Capital.com vs ScoreCM (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

Capital.com

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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ScoreCM

Trust rank #11 · Founded 2024

ScoreCM is a forex broker offering online access to currency and CFD markets via web and mobile platforms, with account options, trading tools, education, and customer support. Verify its regulatory status, fees,…

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Capital.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. ScoreCM (founded 2024) holds 9 regulatory licences (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE…), offers MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 159 countries; Capital.com is available in 26 countries where ScoreCM is not, and ScoreCM in 44 where Capital.com is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • Capital.com leads on track record, platform choice and tier-1 licences.
  • ScoreCM leads on trust rank, regulatory coverage and country coverage.
  • Level on instrument range and fee level.

Scored on 8 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.

Capital.com vs ScoreCM: side-by-side data

CriteriaCapital.comScoreCM
Editorial rating8.8 / 10Not verified
Trust rank#28#11
Founded20162024
HeadquartersUnited KingdomNot verified
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FCAMW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GH
Broker typeMarket MakerMarket Maker
PlatformsMT4, Proprietary, TradingViewMT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, IndicesCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted185 countries203 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesRetail TradingProfessional 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.

Pros

Capital.com

  • Multi-regulated broker
  • Spread-only FX pricing
  • MT4, TradingView, and proprietary platforms
  • Wide range of currency pairs
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees

ScoreCM

  • High leverage up to 1:1000
  • Multiple account types: Standard, Pro, Elite
  • Supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform
  • Low minimum deposit requirement
  • Wide range of tradable instruments

Cons

Capital.com

  • - Not available to U.S. clients
  • - No MetaTrader 5 or cTrader support
  • - No guaranteed stop-loss orders
  • - Only CFD-based forex (no ECN/DMA)
  • - Retail leverage capped to 1:30 in EU/UK/AU

ScoreCM

  • Unclear regulatory status
  • No investor compensation scheme disclosed
  • Negative balance protection not stated
  • Client fund segregation not clearly disclosed
  • No independent audit reporting

Key features

Capital.com

  • Multi asset CFD and spread betting on forex indices commodities shares and crypto
  • Tier one regulation FCA CySEC ASIC with segregated client funds and negative balance protection
  • Proprietary web and mobile platforms with advanced charting and over 70 indicators
  • TradingView and MetaTrader 4 integration and REST API for algorithmic trading
  • Commission free spread only pricing with fast market execution
  • AI powered insights education and risk management tools including Investmate

ScoreCM

  • Trading instruments coverage
  • Trading platforms and analytics tools
  • Execution model and pricing
  • Security and client fund protection
  • Regulation and compliance standards
  • Account types funding and fees

Country availability: Capital.com vs ScoreCM

Available at both (159): Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica and 119 more.

Only Capital.com (26): Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and 1 more.

Only ScoreCM (44): Afghanistan, American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, China, Congo, Eritrea, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guam, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mayotte and 19 more.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

Capital.com vs ScoreCM: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, Capital.com or ScoreCM?

ScoreCM holds more regulatory licences: Capital.com (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus ScoreCM (MW, DOM, PH, NG, KE, ZA, UG, TZ, GH). Tier-1 licences: Capital.com 2, ScoreCM 0.

Which trading platforms do Capital.com and ScoreCM offer?

Capital.com offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; ScoreCM offers MT5.

Which has lower fees, Capital.com or ScoreCM?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, Capital.com or ScoreCM?

Capital.com is the older of the two, founded in 2016; ScoreCM was founded in 2024.

Are Capital.com and ScoreCM available in the same countries?

They overlap in 159 countries. Capital.com is additionally available in 26 countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark and 20 more) and ScoreCM in 44 countries (Afghanistan, American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 38 more).

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