Scalable Capital includes Portfolio, and Downloadable Tax Reports categories that N26 omits.
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Tool Comparison
N26 vs Scalable Capital comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
In depth comparison
N26
n26.com
Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.
Categories
Platforms
Mobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
- Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
- Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
- Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
- Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.
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Scalable Capital
scalable.capital
Retail broker and robo-advisor for EU investors. Two main plans: FREE (trades €0.99 on gettex/EIE for orders ≥€250; free savings plans) and PRIME+ (€4.99/month flat for trades ≥€250; savings plans also free). Both offer variable 2% p.a. interest on cash balances, capped at €50k (FREE) or €500k (PRIME+). PRIME tiers unlock CSV export of all transactions. Annual tax certificates are provided as downloadable PDFs.
Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Access to more than 625,000 derivatives (certificates, knock-outs, warrants), with flat-rate trading included in PRIME+.
- Crypto exposure through regulated exchange-traded products in Germany, no wallet needed. Savings plans start from as little as €1.
- Trading venues include gettex (Munich Stock Exchange), the European Investor Exchange, and Xetra.
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Where they differ
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Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
- Access to more than 625,000 derivatives (certificates, knock-outs, warrants), with flat-rate trading included in PRIME+.
- Crypto exposure through regulated exchange-traded products in Germany, no wallet needed. Savings plans start from as little as €1.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | N26 | Scalable Capital |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Brokerage, Wealth Management, Watchlist | Shared: Brokerage, Wealth Management, Watchlist Unique: Portfolio, Downloadable Tax Reports |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, 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 | Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do N26 and Scalable Capital both support?
Both platforms cover Brokerage, Wealth Management, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do N26 and Scalable Capital require subscriptions?
Both N26 and Scalable Capital keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access N26 and Scalable Capital?
Both N26 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?
N26 differentiates itself with Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)., 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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