Capital.com and EightCap square off in a tightly matched comparison across regulation, costs, and platforms. The tension centers on platform ecosystems and pricing structures.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose Capital.com if you want a very low $20 minimum deposit and a proprietary AI-powered platform.
Choose if…
Choose EightCap if you want MT4/MT5, cTrader and TradingView on one account with Razor raw spreads.
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 | 4.4 / 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 | EightCap |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| 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 | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Capital.com and EightCap share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: Capital.com requires a lower minimum deposit.
EightCap starts from 0 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 EightCap requires at least $100. This makes Capital.com more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Capital.com and EightCap 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.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Capital.com requires a lower minimum deposit ($20), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Capital.com lists maximum leverage of 30:1, while EightCap lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
EightCap 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 EightCap supports TradingView, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Capital.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. EightCap has exclusive access to TradingView and cTrader and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
EightCap offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.60 pips for Capital.com, reducing trading costs.
Capital.com wins safety and regulation thanks to FCA/ASIC/CySEC/MAS/CMA oversight and segregated client funds.
EightCap wins for active traders with MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView on one account.
EightCap is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
EightCap wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.
Capital.com is best for beginners because of the $20 minimum deposit.
Capital.com offers far more instruments than EightCap, around 6300.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $20▼ lower | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0.6 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
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| N/A | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 30:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | $10/month (after 3 months) | $10/month (after 12 months) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPalApple PayGoogle Pay | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC CMA FCA MAS | ASIC FCA SCB |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile | TradingView cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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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
MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView all available on one account
Capitalise.ai code-free automation included at no extra cost
ASIC (391441) and FCA (921296) dual regulation
Razor account: raw EUR/USD from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
No minimum deposit on Standard account
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
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
$100 minimum on Razor ECN account
Shorter public track record than IC Markets or Pepperstone
Research and educational content thinner than larger peers
Not available to US residents
No proprietary platform
Capital.com and EightCap are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is platform availability: Capital.com uses a proprietary platform, EightCap provides MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TradingView.
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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