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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Trust rank #28 · Editorial rating 8.8 / 10 · Founded 2016
Capital.com is a well-regarded forex broker offering access to a broad range of currency pairs on web and mobile platforms, with built-in education, research, and risk management tools. It operates under regulatory…
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Trust rank #4 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 1992
Saxo Bank is a well-regarded forex broker with a proprietary multi-asset trading platform, broad access to currency pairs, advanced charting, and research-driven tools. It emphasizes robust technology, risk management features, and a…
Read the Saxo Bank reviewCapital.com (United Kingdom, founded 2016) holds 3 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. Saxo Bank (Denmark, founded 1992) holds 6 regulatory licences (ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS…), 5 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 37 countries; Capital.com is available in 148 countries where Saxo Bank is not, and Saxo Bank in 5 where Capital.com is not.
Scored on 9 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Capital.com | Saxo Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 8.8 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #28 | #4 |
| Founded | 2016 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FCA | ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS, SFC |
| Broker type | Market Maker | DMA, STP |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary, TradingView | Proprietary, TradingView |
| Instruments | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Countries accepted | 185 countries | 42 countries |
| Fee level | Low | Low |
| Trading types | CFD Trading | CFD Trading, Spot Trading |
| Best-for use cases | Retail Trading | Professional Trading, Retail Trading |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (37): Australia, Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Only Capital.com (148): Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cabo Verde and 123 more.
Only Saxo Bank (5): Belgium, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
Saxo Bank holds more regulatory licences: Capital.com (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus Saxo Bank (ASIC, DFSA, FCA, FINMA, MAS, SFC). Tier-1 licences: Capital.com 2, Saxo Bank 5.
Capital.com offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; Saxo Bank offers Proprietary, TradingView.
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
Saxo Bank is the older of the two, founded in 1992; Capital.com was founded in 2016.
They overlap in 37 countries. Capital.com is additionally available in 148 countries (Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda and 142 more) and Saxo Bank in 5 countries (Belgium, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore).
Risk warning: CFDs and forex are complex, leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Nothing on this page is financial advice; verify licence status on the regulator's register before depositing. Full risk disclosure.