Capital.com vs OctaFX
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Capital.com and OctaFX.
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.
OctaFXTrust 7.6/10
CySEC
FSCA
MISA-Comoros
Commission-free broker built around the proprietary OctaTrader platform with strong emerging-market presence. Default swap-free accounts on every instrument and 100+ local payment options.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Capital.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Capital.com and OctaFX have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Capital.com | OctaFX |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, SCB | CySEC, FSCA, MISA-Comoros |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| Min deposit | $20 | $25 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | 24h |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, PLN | USD, EUR |
Capital.com is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Stock CFD traders
OctaFX is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Copy traders