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In this head to head comparison of Capital.com vs Eightcap, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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Capital.com and Eightcap are online brokers with different backgrounds: Capital.com launched in 2016, while Eightcap began in 2009. Neither company is publicly traded, and neither is a bank.
Both brokers hold three Tier-1 licenses (considered highly trusted by ForexBrokers.com). Capital.com also has three Tier-2 licenses, compared with one for Eightcap. In ForexBrokers.com’s Trust Score out of 99, Capital.com scores 89 and Eightcap 87—placing both in the trusted 80–89 range (90–99 is highly trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; below 59 not trusted).
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| Year Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 3 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
When it comes to commissions and fees, Capital.com comes out ahead of Eightcap for low-cost trading. Capital.com earns a 5-star rating and is ranked #2 out of 36 brokers by ForexBrokers.com in the Commissions and Fees category. Its pricing is slightly better than the industry average, and its average EUR/USD spread was confirmed at about 0.67 pips, making it a strong choice for traders looking to keep forex costs down.
Eightcap also offers competitive pricing, but it is not quite as cheap as Capital.com overall. It receives a 4.5-star rating and is ranked #20 out of 36 brokers for Commissions and Fees. Eightcap’s Raw account shows an average spread of 0.06 pips, but once the $3.50 per-side commission is included, the all-in cost works out to about 0.76 pips, which is just under the industry average.
In simple terms, both brokers are fairly affordable, but Capital.com is the better pick for lower overall fees. Eightcap gives traders a choice between a commission-based Raw account and a spread-only Standard account, while Capital.com keeps pricing straightforward with a universal account for retail traders and a professional option for eligible clients. If your main goal is to save on trading costs, Capital.com has the edge.
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| Minimum Deposit | $20 | $100 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | N/A | 0.76 |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com offers a wider range of investments than Eightcap, making it the stronger pick for traders who want more choice. Both brokers support forex trading, but Capital.com lists 125 forex pairs compared with Eightcap’s 55, and it also provides a much larger total selection of tradable symbols, with 5,585 versus 803 at Eightcap. In both cases, forex is available as a CFD, and neither broker offers exchange-traded shares on U.S. or international stock exchanges, nor do they support copy trading or the purchase of actual cryptocurrency.
For crypto exposure, both brokers let clients trade cryptocurrency CFDs rather than buy the underlying coin itself. Based on range of investments, Capital.com is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #18 out of 36 brokers by ForexBrokers.com, while Eightcap is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #31. Overall, Capital.com has the broader market selection, while Eightcap offers a more limited lineup.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 803 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 55 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | No |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | 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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Capital.com and Eightcap both cover the main bases for trading platforms and tools, with free demo accounts, web-based platforms, Windows desktop downloads, and support for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Both brokers also let you trade directly from charts, which can make order entry quicker and easier for active traders. Neither broker offers copy trading, so if that is important to you, you may need to look elsewhere.
The biggest difference is that Capital.com offers its own in-house platform, while Eightcap does not. That gives Capital.com an extra option for traders who want something beyond MetaTrader, and it likely helps explain why Capital.com earns a higher rating for Trading Platforms and Tools, at 4.5 stars versus Eightcap’s 4 stars. In ForexBrokers.com’s ranking for this category, Capital.com also places much higher, coming in at #10 out of 36 brokers, compared with Eightcap at #34 out of 36.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | No | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 100 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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Capital.com and Eightcap both offer iPhone and Android apps, along with stock and forex price alerts, trendline drawing, and auto-saving for chart drawings. That means both platforms cover the core features most mobile traders look for when managing trades on the go. However, Capital.com does not support watchlist symbol syncing between its mobile app and online account, while Eightcap does, which can make it easier to keep track of the same watchlists across devices.
Where Eightcap stands out is charting depth, with 100 technical studies in its mobile app compared with Capital.com’s 30. Even so, Capital.com scores higher overall for mobile trading apps, with a 4.5-star rating and a #11 ranking out of 36 brokers, versus Eightcap’s 4-star rating and #34 ranking. In short, Capital.com may appeal more to traders who want a stronger overall mobile experience, while Eightcap may be better for those who value watchlist syncing and a wider range of chart indicators.
| Feature |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 100 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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When comparing market research, Capital.com and Eightcap both give traders daily market commentary, a sentiment tool that shows long and short positioning, and an economic calendar to track major global events. Neither broker includes Autochartist, Trading Central, or TipRanks research tools. The main difference is that Capital.com also provides forex news from top-tier sources such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, while Eightcap does not. Eightcap does, however, include research from Acuity Trading, such as Signal Centre, which Capital.com does not offer.
Overall, Capital.com comes out ahead for market research. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and ranked #14 out of 36 brokers for Research by ForexBrokers.com, while Eightcap is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranked #35. For traders who want broader news coverage and stronger research support, Capital.com has the edge, while Eightcap may appeal to those who value Acuity Trading tools.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | Yes |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginners looking for trading education, both Capital.com and Eightcap give users a useful starting point, with each offering at least 10 beginner-focused videos and a good amount of forex and CFD learning content. Neither broker provides monthly live educational webinars, so the learning experience is mostly built around on-demand materials rather than scheduled classes. That said, Capital.com goes further for more experienced users by also offering at least 10 advanced educational videos, while Eightcap does not match that depth.
Overall, Capital.com is the stronger choice for education, especially if you want room to grow from beginner lessons into more advanced trading topics. It earns a 4.5-star education rating and ranks #8 out of 36 brokers for Education at ForexBrokers.com, compared with Eightcap’s 3.5-star rating and #33 ranking. For new traders who want more learning options now and later, Capital.com has the edge.
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| Webinars | No | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Capital.com is better than Eightcap. Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #13, while Eightcap finished with an overall rank of #30.
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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Capital.com vs Eightcap: neither online broker offers the ability to buy actual (delivered) cryptocurrency, but both allow traders to trade cryptocurrency CFDs instead.
When comparing Capital.com vs Eightcap for funding and withdrawals, Capital.com offers ACH or SEPA transfers, PayPal, Skrill and bank wires, while Eightcap supports PayPal, Skrill and bank wires but does not offer ACH or SEPA transfers.
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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| Trust Score | 89 | 87 | |
| Year Founded | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 3 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 3 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
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| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | Yes | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 5585 | 803 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 125 | 55 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | No | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | 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). |
| Cost | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 0.7 | 1.0 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | N/A | 0.76 | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Agency | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $20 | $100 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | No | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | No | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 97 | 100 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 100 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | No | No | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| Webinars | No | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Major Forex Pairs | Capital.com | Eightcap | |
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| EUR/USD | Yes | Yes | |
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