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Choosing between ThinkMarkets and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ThinkMarkets is headquartered in London, UK. ThinkMarkets has the longer track record, established in 2010, 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.
ThinkMarkets
Capital Index
ThinkMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ThinkMarkets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ThinkMarkets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $100
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Capital Index
Lower feesThinkMarkets holds licences from FCA, ASIC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ThinkMarkets additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Crypto.
ThinkMarkets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ThinkMarkets requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes ThinkMarkets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ThinkMarkets at 3.92/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ThinkMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
ThinkMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ThinkMarkets holds a 3.9/5 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.
ThinkMarkets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ThinkMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
ThinkMarkets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
ThinkMarkets 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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