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Capital.com vs Eightcap

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Capital.com and Eightcap.

Capital.comTrust 8.5/10
FCA
ASIC
CySEC
SCB

Fast-growing CFD broker with FCA, ASIC and CySEC oversight, an AI-driven trading-bias detection feature, and a clean proprietary platform. Strong choice for traders who want zero-commission with tight spreads.

EightcapTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
SCB
FSA-Seychelles

AU-based broker (founded 2009). Strong crypto CFD coverage and TradingView integration. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission. Smaller than Pepperstone but rapidly growing.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Capital.com has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Eightcap is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureCapital.comEightcap
Trust score8.58.4
RegulatorsFCA, ASIC, CySEC, SCBASIC, CySEC, SCB, FSA-Seychelles
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded2016
Min deposit$20$100
Max leverage1:5001:500
EUR/USD spread0.60 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, PLN

Capital.com is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Stock CFD traders

Eightcap is best for

Crypto CFD traders
TradingView users
AU residents