★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Revolut (Invest) vs Scalable Capital
Pick Revolut (Invest) if
Revolut (Invest)
Best for alerts and news
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile · Web · 100% positive (1 vote)
- You care about alerts, news, and ETF analysis, things Scalable Capital doesn't offer
Pick Scalable Capital if
Scalable Capital
Best for brokerage and wealth management
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · 100% positive (1 vote)
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Revolut (Invest) simply does more: 9 categories to Scalable Capital's 5, including alerts, news, and ETF analysis. Scalable Capital counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- Revolut (Invest)9 vs 5 categories
- Free trial
- Revolut (Invest)30 days
- Free plan
- Both
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 30 days | — |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Standard: commission free orders: 0, Plus: commission free orders: 0 +4 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 5 |
Regions | Europe, North America, APAC | Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Timezone: Europe/Berlin |
Security | Status page | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Revolut (Invest) | Visit Scalable Capital |
Standout features
What Revolut (Invest) does best
- Buy and sell stocks, ETFs/ETPs, bonds, crypto, and precious metals where Revolut offers those products in your country.
- Invest from small minimums and manage investing from the same mobile app used for banking, cards, transfers, and broader money workflows.
- Use in-app watchlists, price alerts, market news, and basic portfolio views for simple monitoring.
- Use plan-based commission-free order allowances where available, then pay execution commissions after the allowance is used.
- Use selected ETP investment-plan buys commission-free where Revolut supports that separate investment-plan treatment.
What Scalable Capital does best
- Trade stocks and ETFs through supported European venues, with FREE and PRIME+ plans using different fee rules and order-size assumptions.
- Set up free savings plans, including small recurring investments where supported.
- Use PRIME+ when flat broker pricing for eligible trades matters more than paying per order on the FREE plan.
- Access supported stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, derivatives, and crypto ETPs from a web or mobile brokerage workflow.
- Use Scalable Wealth for automated ETF-based portfolios, with management fees that step down at higher account sizes.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC | Europe |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | 6 countriesExchanges: XETR, XMUN, and European Investor ExchangeIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDF | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status page |
Vendor & support | Revolut LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone | Scalable Capital GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2014Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- commission free orders: 0
- commission free orders: 0
- commission free orders: 5
- commission free orders: 10
- commission free orders: 10
- trading pro: Included where available
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
5Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Revolut (Invest) strengths
4What you only get with Revolut (Invest).
Scalable Capital strengths
0What you only get with Scalable Capital.
No unique categories.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital?
Revolut (Invest) leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while Scalable Capital puts more weight on brokerage, wealth management, and portfolio. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital cost?
Good news: both Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Revolut (Invest) or Scalable Capital?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose Revolut (Invest) or Scalable Capital?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Revolut (Invest) if alerts and news matter to you; go with Scalable Capital if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and bonds. Revolut (Invest) also handles commodities and cryptos. Scalable Capital adds mutual funds on top.
Can I export data from Revolut (Invest) and Scalable Capital?
Scalable Capital exports to CSV. Revolut (Invest) is stingier about getting data out.
Can I track my portfolio with Revolut (Invest) or Scalable Capital?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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