Scalable CapitalFREE: €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)
Broker comparison
Scalable Capital vs.
TradeRepublic
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 and Trade Republic are both BaFin-regulated neobrokers with no minimum deposit, and per order they cost almost the same: €0.99 at Scalable Capital against €1 at Trade Republic. Scalable Capital adds the PRIME+ flat rate at €4.99 a month, which pays off for frequent traders, and lists funds alongside stocks, ETFs, crypto and derivatives. Trade Republic keeps everything in one app. Neither offers full options trading — Scalable Capital none at all, Trade Republic only on a limited basis.
Scalable CapitalNeobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor
TradeRepublicGerman neobroker with app and web access
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Scalable Capital | TradeRepublic |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web | Trade Republic App, Web Terminal |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Derivatives, Crypto |
| Options trading | No, no options trading | Limited |
| Fee model | FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value | Best price: €1 per trade; direct price: €2 |
| Minimum deposit | 1 € (Verifizierung) | 0 € |
| Regulation | BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank | BaFin |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Scalable Capital
Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web
TradeRepublic
Trade Republic App, Web Terminal
Product types
Scalable Capital
Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives
TradeRepublic
Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Derivatives, Crypto
Options trading
Scalable Capital
No, no options trading
TradeRepublic
Limited
Fee model
Scalable Capital
FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value
TradeRepublic
Best price: €1 per trade; direct price: €2
Minimum deposit
Scalable Capital
1 € (Verifizierung)
TradeRepublic
0 €
Regulation
Scalable Capital
BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank
TradeRepublic
BaFin
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
Scalable CapitalTradeRepublicBest price: €1 per trade; direct price: €2
- Published fee
- Best price: €1 per trade; direct price: €2
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
Scalable CapitalCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationTradeRepublicCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
Scalable CapitalStocksETFsFundsBondsCrypto ETPsDerivatives
TradeRepublicStocksETFsBondsDerivativesCrypto
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
Scalable CapitalScalable 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.
Explore platformTradeRepublicTrade Republic App · Web Terminal
Trade Republic supports orders through its mobile app and web version. Check the order preview for the available order types and venues for each product.
Explore platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
Scalable CapitalNeobroker 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
TradeRepublicGerman neobroker with app and web access
- Very easy to use
- German app
- Free custody
- Limited options selection
- Spreads and third-party costs may apply
Find the broker that fits
Scalable Capital oder TradeRepublic?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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- Fees
- Platform
- Regulation
- Matching lessons
Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
In-depth analysis
Entry and fees: Both are banks supervised in Germany – Trade Republic by BaFin, Scalable Capital by BaFin and the Deutsche Bundesbank. Trade Republic asks for no minimum deposit; Scalable Capital needs a first transfer of €1 to verify your reference account. At Trade Republic the fee depends on the order mode: best-price orders cost €1, direct-price orders €2. Scalable Capital charges €0.99 per trade on the FREE Broker or €4.99 a month for PRIME+, whose flat rate applies from €250 of order value, with €0.99 below that. If you trade rarely, you pay almost the same at either. If you regularly place orders of €250 or more, PRIME+ is cheaper. Spreads, venue and product costs can come on top at both.
Products and platforms: Stocks, ETFs, bonds and derivatives are available at both. Scalable Capital adds funds and crypto ETPs and brings an integrated robo-advisor; Trade Republic offers cryptocurrencies. For options, neither is the right address: Scalable Capital offers no options trading, and Trade Republic only warrants and knock-outs, not exchange-traded options. Both run in an app and in the browser. Scalable Capital quotes execution of around 50–100 ms via gettex and Xetra.
Profile and verdict: Scalable Capital (4.4/5 from 1,200 reviews) was founded in 2014 in Munich, Trade Republic (4.2/5 from 892 reviews) in 2015 in Berlin. Supervision does not separate them; habits do. If you want to buy through an app with no subscription and no minimum deposit, Trade Republic fits. If you place larger orders often, or want funds or a robo-advisor, Scalable Capital is the stronger choice. If you want to trade options, you will need to look beyond both.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Scalable Capital and TradeRepublic?
Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. TradeRepublic: Best price: €1 per trade; direct price: €2. 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 TradeRepublic?
Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives. TradeRepublic offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Derivatives, Crypto.
How are Scalable Capital and TradeRepublic regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital and BaFin for TradeRepublic. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Scalable Capital or TradeRepublic better for beginners?
Scalable Capital lists a 1 € (Verifizierung) minimum deposit and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. TradeRepublic lists 0 € and offers Trade Republic App, Web Terminal. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Scalable Capital vs TradeRepublic: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) and TradeRepublic (4.2/5, 892 reviews) depends on your needs. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor. TradeRepublic: German neobroker with app and web access.
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