This head-to-head pits Capital.com against Dukascopy on platform choice, regulation depth, and market breadth. The tension arises from differing access and toolsets.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose Capital.com if you want a low $20 minimum, zero-commission trades, and AI-powered insights on a proprietary platform.
Choose if…
Choose Dukascopy if you want MT4/MT5 access and raw spreads with FINMA-regulated protection.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.9 / 5▲ |
Pros
Very low $20 minimum deposit
AI-powered pattern recognition built into proprietary platform
Zero commission on all trades
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, and MAS regulation
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Capital.com | Dukascopy |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Fail | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Capital.com and Dukascopy share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: Capital.com requires a lower minimum deposit.
Dukascopy starts from 0.1 pips, tighter than Capital.com's 0.6 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Capital.com has $20, while Dukascopy requires at least $1000. This makes Capital.com more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Capital.com and Dukascopy hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
Capital.com stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Capital.com lists maximum leverage of 30:1, while Dukascopy lists up to 200:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Dukascopy charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Capital.com are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
Capital.com supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while Dukascopy supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. Dukascopy has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4.
Dukascopy offers tighter spreads from 0.10 pips vs 0.60 pips for Capital.com, reducing trading costs.
Capital.com benefits from multiple top-tier regulators, including FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS, and CMA.
Dukascopy offers raw spreads and MT4/MT5 access for active traders.
Dukascopy is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.10 pips.
Dukascopy provides MT4/MT5 plus its own JForex and a proprietary platform.
Capital.com has a low $20 minimum and zero-commission trades.
Capital.com offers about 6,300 instruments versus 1,200 at Dukascopy.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2004 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Min Deposit | $20▼ lower | $1,000 |
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| Spreads From | 0.6 pips | 0.1 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
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| N/A | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 30:1▲ higher | 200:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 3 months) | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPalApple PayGoogle Pay | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC FCA MAS CMA | FSA Seychelles FINMA |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile | Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Full FINMA banking licence - client cash protected under Swiss deposit guarantee up to CHF 100,000
Genuine interbank SWFX ECN liquidity from 14+ institutional providers
EUR/USD variable spreads from 0.1 pips during London/New York overlap
JForex supports Java/Groovy strategy automation built into the platform
Banking-grade transparency with published balance sheet
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Proprietary platform only, no MT4 or MT5
Limited product range for advanced traders
No phone support
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
Cons
CHF 1,000 minimum deposit excludes traders starting with less than USD 1,000
JForex has a steep learning curve; designed for professional clients
Customer support primarily Swiss business hours
Not available to US residents
No negative balance protection
No 24/5 live chat
Capital.com and Dukascopy remain closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is instrument breadth, with Capital.com offering about 6,300 tradable instruments versus Dukascopy's 1,200.
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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