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

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 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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tastyfx

Trust rank #6 · Editorial rating 10 / 10 · Founded 2019

Tastyfx is a Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") registered Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) and Introducing Broker (IB) and Forex Dealer Member (FDM) of the National Futures Association ("NFA"). Review its 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. tastyfx (United States, founded 2019) holds 2 regulatory licences (CFTC, NFA), 2 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket.

Verdict at a glance

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

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.

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

CriteriaCapital.comtastyfx
Editorial rating8.8 / 1010 / 10
Trust rank#28#6
Founded20162019
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FCACFTC, NFA
Broker typeMarket MakerMarket Maker
PlatformsMT4, Proprietary, TradingViewProprietary
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, IndicesForex
Countries accepted185 countries1 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD TradingSpot Trading
Best-for use casesRetail TradingRetail 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

tastyfx

  • Competitive spreads and commissions, advanced trading platforms, strong regulatory oversight, educational resources, responsive customer support.

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

tastyfx

  • U.S.-only client eligibility
  • Forex-only product scope
  • No MT4/MT5 or cTrader support
  • Leverage capped at 50:1

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

tastyfx

  • CFTC and NFA regulated via IG US LLC
  • Spot forex trading across major minor and exotic pairs
  • Advanced web and mobile platforms with pro charting indicators and one click trading
  • Spread only pricing with competitive spreads and no commissions
  • Risk management tools including stop limit and trailing stop orders and price alerts
  • Integrated research economic calendar and tastylive education

Country availability: Capital.com vs tastyfx

Only Capital.com (185): Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria and 160 more.

Only tastyfx (1): United States of America.

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 tastyfx: common questions

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

Capital.com holds more regulatory licences: Capital.com (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus tastyfx (CFTC, NFA). Tier-1 licences: Capital.com 2, tastyfx 2.

Which trading platforms do Capital.com and tastyfx offer?

Capital.com offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; tastyfx offers Proprietary.

Which has lower fees, Capital.com or tastyfx?

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 tastyfx?

Capital.com is the older of the two, founded in 2016; tastyfx was founded in 2019.

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

They overlap in 0 countries. Capital.com is additionally available in 185 countries (Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda and 179 more) and tastyfx in 1 countries (United States of America).

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