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In this head to head comparison of Capital.com vs Axi, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Founded in 2016, Capital.com has rapidly established itself in the online brokerage world. It boasts a ForexBrokers.com Trust Score rating of 87, placing it in the 'trusted' category. Capital.com is privately owned and not a bank. This broker holds three Tier-1 licenses, which are considered highly trusted, and one Tier-2 license, signaling additional credibility in the financial sector.
In contrast, Axi, established in 2007, also operates as a privately owned entity and is not a bank. With a ForexBrokers.com Trust Score of 82, Axi is securely positioned in the 'trusted' segment. The broker holds two Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license, indicating a significant level of trust. Both Capital.com and Axi are committed to ensuring a high standard of regulatory compliance for their clients, with a slight edge in trust scores and regulatory licenses favoring Capital.com.
| Feature |
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Axi
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| Year Founded | 2016 | 2007 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 2 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
When comparing the commissions and fees of Capital.com and Axi, you'll find that Capital.com offers slightly better pricing than the industry average. Capital.com provides a universal account for retail traders and a professional account for qualifying traders. Their standout feature is the low-cost forex trading with an average spread of 0.67 pips for the EUR/USD, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious traders.
In contrast, Axi does not provide specific average spread data, making a direct comparison on spread costs challenging. However, Axi still maintains a strong reputation with a four-star rating for its commissions and fees, indicating competitive pricing overall, but perhaps not at the level of Capital.com.
In terms of ranking, Capital.com is highly regarded by ForexBrokers.com, coming in at an impressive 3rd out of 63 brokers for commissions and fees, earning a five-star rating. Axi, while solid, is further down the list, ranked 44th with a four-star rating. This ranking suggests that while Axi is a respectable choice, Capital.com leads in providing cost-effective trading solutions.
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $0 |
| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | 0.67 | N/A |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.67 | N/A |
| Active Trader or VIP Discounts [DELETED] | ||
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) [DELETED] | ||
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com offers a much wider range of markets than Axi: 5,585 tradeable symbols versus Axi’s 175, including 125 forex pairs at Capital.com compared with 65 at Axi. Both brokers support forex trading (CFD or spot, depending on your account and region) and provide cryptocurrency exposure via derivatives, but neither lets you buy actual crypto. Also, neither platform offers direct, exchange-traded stocks on U.S. or international exchanges, so you can’t purchase shares like Apple or Vodafone outright.
For Range of Investments, ForexBrokers.com rates Capital.com at 4.5/5 stars (23rd out of 63) and Axi at 3.5/5 stars (57th out of 63). A key difference is copy trading: Axi offers it, while Capital.com does not. If you want a larger selection of instruments and forex pairs, Capital.com is the stronger fit; if copy trading matters and you’re fine with a smaller lineup, Axi may suit your needs.
| Feature |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 175 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 65 |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Both Capital.com and Axi let you practice with a free demo account for paper trading. For live trading, Capital.com offers its own proprietary platform alongside MetaTrader 4 (MT4), while Axi focuses on MT4 without a proprietary alternative. Each broker provides a Windows desktop download and a web-based platform, and both let you place trades directly from charts. Neither broker offers MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
If copy trading matters to you, Axi includes it, whereas Capital.com does not. According to ForexBrokers.com’s Trading Platforms and Tools evaluations, Capital.com earns 4.5/5 stars and ranks #10, while Axi is rated 3.5/5 stars and ranks #64—useful context if platform features and ease of use are top priorities.
| Feature |
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Axi
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | No |
| DupliTrade [DELETED] | ||
| ZuluTrade [DELETED] | ||
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 30 |
| Charting - Drawing Tools (Total) [DELETED] | ||
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlists - Total Fields [DELETED] |
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Capital.com and Axi both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android, with real-time watchlists and price alerts for stocks and forex. Each app includes 30 technical studies and supports drawing trendlines on charts. Neither app syncs watchlist symbols between mobile and web, which can be a drawback if you switch devices often. One key difference: Capital.com auto-saves your chart drawings, while Axi does not.
For overall quality, Capital.com scores higher: it holds a 4.5-star Mobile Trading Apps rating and ranks #11 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. Axi earns 3.5 stars and ranks #60. If you want a smoother charting workflow and higher-rated mobile experience, Capital.com is the better pick, while Axi still covers the essentials on the go.
| Feature |
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Axi
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Multiple Time Frames | ||
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | No |
| Mobile Watchlist | Yes | Yes |
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For market research, Capital.com stands out with daily market commentary and TipRanks insights. Both brokers stream forex news from top-tier outlets like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones, provide a sentiment gauge, and include an economic calendar. Axi’s edge is Autochartist-powered technical analysis, which Capital.com does not offer. Neither broker includes Trading Central. Axi’s access to TipRanks or Acuity Trading tools is not specified.
Overall, Capital.com earns 4.5/5 stars for Research and ranks #14 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, while Axi scores 3/5 stars and ranks #56. Traders who want frequent in-house commentary and TipRanks data may prefer Capital.com; those who value Autochartist pattern recognition may lean toward Axi.
| Feature |
Capital.com
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Axi
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| Daily Market Commentary | Yes | No |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | No | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | Yes | |
| Signal Centre (Acuity Trading) | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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If you’re a beginner choosing between Capital.com and Axi for learning resources, both brokers provide at least 10 beginner-focused videos that explain trading basics. Axi also hosts educational webinars at least once a month, which can be helpful for real-time Q&A, while Capital.com does not run monthly webinars. For more advanced learning, Capital.com offers at least 10 advanced videos, whereas Axi doesn’t meet that mark.
Looking at overall quality, ForexBrokers.com rates Capital.com’s education 4.5/5 (ranked #8 of 63), compared with Axi’s 3/5 (ranked #27 of 63). We couldn’t confirm whether either broker meets a 10-piece threshold specifically for forex/CFD articles, or whether they maintain a searchable archive of past webinars or an investor dictionary with 50+ terms. Based on confirmed features, Capital.com edges Axi for depth of videos, while Axi stands out for live webinars—so your best fit depends on whether you prefer structured video lessons or regular live sessions.
| Feature |
Capital.com
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Axi
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| Education (Forex or CFDs) | ||
| Webinars | No | Yes |
| Client Webinars (Archived) [DELETED] | ||
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Investor Dictionary (Glossary) [DELETED] |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than Axi. Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #10, while Axi finished with an overall rank of #49.
Capital.com stands out for its quality research, strong educational content, and innovative web platform. Capital.com holds fewer regulatory licenses and offers a narrower range of markets than some of the best brokers, but still significantly outperforms the industry average.
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Both Capital.com and Axi do not offer the ability to buy actual, delivered cryptocurrencies, yet they both provide options for purchasing cryptocurrency derivatives.
Both Capital.com and Axi do not support ACH or SEPA transfers and both offer Skrill and bank wire transfers, but only Capital.com supports PayPal; Visa and Mastercard availability was not provided.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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