Broker comparison

Scalable Capital vs.
Traders Place

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 Traders Place (4/5). Scalable Capital offers 6 instrument types, while Traders Place offers 5. The minimum deposit is lower at Traders Place 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

German neobroker with zero-euro trading and broad ETF savings plan selection

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsScalable Broker App, Scalable Broker WebTraders Place Web, Traders Place App
Product typesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, DerivativesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Warrants
Options tradingNo, no options tradingNo
Fee modelFREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value€0 per trade (via gettex), ETF savings plans free
Minimum deposit1 € (Verifizierung)0 €
RegulationBaFin/Deutsche BundesbankBaFin
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Platforms

Scalable Capital

Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web

Traders Place

Traders Place Web, Traders Place App

Product types

Scalable Capital

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

Traders Place

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Warrants

Options trading

Scalable Capital

No, no options trading

Traders Place

No

Fee model

Scalable Capital

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

Traders Place

€0 per trade (via gettex), ETF savings plans free

Minimum deposit

Scalable Capital

1 € (Verifizierung)

Traders Place

0 €

Regulation

Scalable Capital

BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank

Traders Place

BaFin

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Scalable Capital

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Traders Place

Details

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

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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 per trade (via gettex), ETF savings plans free

Published fee
€0 per trade (via gettex), ETF savings plans free
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
StocksETFsFundsBondsWarrants

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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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Traders Place Web · Traders Place App

Traders Place offers a proprietary web platform and mobile app. The platform enables simple trading of stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and derivatives. ETF savings plans can be easily set up and managed. The user interface is clearly designed and focused on user-friendliness, with watchlists, portfolio overview, and order history.

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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

German neobroker with zero-euro trading and broad ETF savings plan selection

  • Free trading via gettex
  • BaFin-regulated with German deposit insurance
  • Wide selection of free ETF savings plans
  • Very new provider on the market (since 2022)
  • Still low brand awareness

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Scalable Capital and Traders Place?
Scalable Capital: FREE: €0.99 per trade; PRIME+: €4.99/month, €0 from €250 order value. Traders Place: €0 per trade (via gettex), ETF savings plans free. 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 Traders Place?
Scalable Capital offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Crypto ETPs, Derivatives. Traders Place offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Warrants.
How are Scalable Capital and Traders Place regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin/Deutsche Bundesbank for Scalable Capital and BaFin for Traders Place. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Scalable Capital or Traders Place better for beginners?
Scalable Capital lists a 1 € (Verifizierung) minimum deposit and offers Scalable Broker App, Scalable Broker Web. Traders Place lists 0 € and offers Traders Place Web, Traders Place App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Scalable Capital vs Traders Place: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Scalable Capital (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) and Traders Place (4/5, 280 reviews) depends on your needs. Scalable Capital: Neobroker with flat-rate trading and robo-advisor. Traders Place: German neobroker with zero-euro trading and broad ETF savings plan selection.

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