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Sunday, January 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Interactive Brokers vs Scalable Capital comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Interactive Brokers
interactivebrokers.co.uk
Scalable Capital
scalable.capital
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist.
- Coverage tilt: Interactive Brokers has 10 categories you won't get in Scalable Capital; Scalable Capital has 2 unique categories.
- Pricing: Interactive Brokers is Other; Scalable Capital is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Portfolio: Interactive Brokers leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Scalable Capital).
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Interactive Brokers | Scalable Capital |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Interactive Brokers strengths
Categories covered by Interactive Brokers but not Scalable Capital.
Scalable Capital strengths
Categories covered by Scalable Capital but not Interactive Brokers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Interactive Brokers and Scalable Capital both support?
Both platforms cover Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Scalable Capital offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Interactive Brokers and Scalable Capital?
Both Interactive Brokers and Scalable Capital support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Interactive Brokers differentiates itself with Single universal account providing access to around 160 markets across 36 countries and 28 currencies., More than 100 order types and algos, including Bracket, OCO, and OCA, with either SMART routing or direct exchange routing., and Market depth (Level II) and full order book views via Trader Workstation (TWS)., whereas Scalable Capital stands out for Transparent pricing: FREE plan at €0.99 per trade (gettex/EIE, min. €250) and PRIME+ at €4.99/month flat for trades above €250. Xetra available at €3.99/trade. Savings plans are always free., Earn variable 2% annual interest on uninvested cash, with caps of €50k (FREE) and €500k (PRIME+). Cash is safeguarded with partner banks and money-market funds., and Access to more than 625,000 derivatives (certificates, knock-outs, warrants), with flat-rate trading included in PRIME+..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.