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Capital.com vs Plus500
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | Capital.com | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.6 (15,090 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.2 (19,809 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.6 |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:30 (entity dependent) | 1:30 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB | FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | Capital.com Web, Capital.com Mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Indices |
| Account types | Standard, Plus, Premier | Retail, Professional |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Spread type | Variable | Fixed-style variable spreads from 0.6 pips, all costs built into the spread. |
| Commission | Varies by account type | No separate commission on any instrument. |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover. | Overnight funding charged daily on open leveraged positions. |
| Withdrawals | Most withdrawal methods are free; third-party fees may apply. | No withdrawal fee on standard requests; inactivity fee after three months without login. |
Key differences
- Capital.com has a lower listed minimum deposit ($10 vs $100).
- Capital.com has the higher BrokaBoy score (8.6/10 vs 7.7/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with ASIC, FCA, CySEC.
- Only Capital.com lists Capital.com Web, Capital.com Mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView among its platforms.
- Only Plus500 lists Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile among its platforms.
- Only Capital.com lists Commodities among its instruments.
- Only Plus500 lists CFDs among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Capital.com if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose Capital.com if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (4 vs 2).
- Choose Capital.com if access to Commodities is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose Plus500 if access to CFDs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Capital.com or Plus500?+
Capital.com has the lower listed minimum deposit ($10 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are Capital.com and Plus500 regulated by the same authorities?+
They share ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Capital.com lists ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB; Plus500 lists FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Capital.com scores 8.6/10 against 7.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do Capital.com and Plus500 support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
