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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 #24 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 1982
TradeStation forex broker offers forex trading on a well-regarded platform with advanced charting, customizable order tools, and API-driven automation. Users can analyze currency pairs, execute trades, and streamline workflows within a technology-focused…
Read the TradeStation 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. TradeStation (United States, founded 1982) holds 3 regulatory licences (CFTC, FCA, NFA), 3 of them tier-1, offers Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 185 countries; Capital.com is available in 0 countries where TradeStation is not, and TradeStation in 48 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 | TradeStation |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 8.8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #28 | #24 |
| Founded | 2016 | 1982 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Regulators | ASIC, CySEC, FCA | CFTC, FCA, NFA |
| Broker type | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary, TradingView | Proprietary |
| Instruments | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices | Forex |
| Countries accepted | 185 countries | 233 countries |
| Fee level | Low | Low |
| Trading types | 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 (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, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao and 145 more.
Only TradeStation (48): Afghanistan, American Samoa, Antarctica, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Congo, Eritrea, French Guiana, French Southern Territories, Guadeloupe, Guam, Haiti, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands and 23 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 holds more regulatory licences: Capital.com (ASIC, CySEC, FCA) versus TradeStation (CFTC, FCA, NFA). Tier-1 licences: Capital.com 2, TradeStation 3.
Capital.com offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView; TradeStation offers Proprietary.
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
TradeStation is the older of the two, founded in 1982; Capital.com was founded in 2016.
They overlap in 185 countries. Capital.com is additionally available in 0 countries () and TradeStation in 48 countries (Afghanistan, American Samoa, Antarctica, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium and 42 more).
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.