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Plus500
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Choosing between Plus500 and Capital.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Plus500 is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, while Capital.com operates from London, UK. Plus500 has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to Capital.com which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Plus500
Capital.com
| Plus500 | Capital.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 4.0/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 ✓ | $20 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 ✓ | 1:200 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, ASIC ✓ | FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 |
Plus500 (4.0/5) and Capital.com (4.0/5) are closely matched. Plus500 has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Capital.com
Plus500
Capital.com
Plus500 holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Capital.com is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Plus500 is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.6 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Capital.com.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital.com offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Capital.com sets a minimum deposit of $20. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Plus500 at 3.98/5 and Capital.com at 3.96/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Plus500 leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Plus500
4.0/5
Choose Plus500 if you want…
Capital.com
4.0/5
Choose Capital.com if you want…
Plus500 (4.0/5) and Capital.com (4.0/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Plus500 offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while Capital.com starts at 0.6 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100. Capital.com requires $20.
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, while Capital.com holds licences from FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital.com supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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