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Choosing between Swissquote and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Swissquote has the longer track record, established in 1996, compared to Capital Index which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Swissquote is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Capital Index offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Swissquote
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
1.3 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Swissquote
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Capital Index
$1000 vs $100
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Capital Index
Swissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Commodities.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a clear advantage.
Swissquote scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Swissquote holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Capital Index's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Capital Index requires $100.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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