Broker comparison

Scalable Capital vs.
Smartbroker+

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Scalable Capital has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Smartbroker+ (4.1/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while Smartbroker+ offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Smartbroker+ with 0 €. Scalable Capital has been in the market since 2014, making it the more experienced provider.

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsScalable Broker App, Scalable Broker WebSmartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web
Product typesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, DerivativesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Options tradingNo, no options tradingNo, no options trading
Fee modelFREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
Minimum deposit1 € (Verifizierung)0 €
RegulationBaFin/Deutsche BundesbankBaFin
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Platforms

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web

Smartbroker+

Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web

Product types

Scalable Capital

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives

Smartbroker+

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives

Options trading

Scalable Capital

No, no options trading

Smartbroker+

No, no options trading

Fee model

Scalable Capital

FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value

Smartbroker+

€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges

Minimum deposit

Scalable Capital

1 € (Verifizierung)

Smartbroker+

0 €

Regulation

Scalable Capital

BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank

Smartbroker+

BaFin

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Scalable Capital

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Smartbroker+

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value

Published fee
FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
Minimum deposit
1 € (Verifizierung)
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€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges

Published fee
€0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges
Minimum deposit
0 €
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

StocksETFsFundsBondsCrypto ETPsDerivatives
StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

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Trading platforms

Scalable Broker App · Scalable Broker Web

Scalable Capital provides its customers with the Scalable Broker App and the Scalable Broker Web platform. The app offers a modern, intuitive user interface with clear price displays, watchlists, and easy order placement. The web platform extends the offering with more detailed chart analysis and portfolio overviews. Both platforms support limit, market, and stop orders as well as the setup and management of savings plans. Push notifications keep investors informed about price changes.

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Smartbroker+ App · Smartbroker+ Web

Smartbroker+ offers its customers the Smartbroker+ App and the Smartbroker+ Web platform. Both interfaces are designed for simple and fast order placement. The app enables mobile trading with real-time price data, watchlists, and portfolio overview. The web platform offers advanced chart analysis functions and detailed order masks. Various order types such as limit, stop, and market orders are supported. The platform is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.

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Regulation & security

Scalable Capital Bank GmbH

BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank

Regulatory information

BaFin

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor

  • Flat-rate trading with PRIME+
  • BaFin-regulated
  • Stocks, ETFs, funds and bonds
  • No options trading
  • PRIME+ flat rate applies from €250 order value

Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges

  • €0 order fee at gettex from €500
  • Access to all German exchanges
  • Wide range of savings plans
  • No options trading
  • Platform still evolving

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+?
Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. Smartbroker+: €0 at gettex (from €500) or from €4 at other exchanges. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+?
Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives. Smartbroker+ offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.
How are Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+ regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital and BaFin for Smartbroker+. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+ better for beginners?
Scalable Capital lists a 1 € (Verifizierung) minimum deposit and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Smartbroker+ lists 0 € and offers Smartbroker+ App, Smartbroker+ Web. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Scalable Capital vs Smartbroker+: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) and Smartbroker+ (4.1/5, 890 reviews) depends on your needs. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor. Smartbroker+: Low-cost trading with access to all German exchanges.

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