Capital.com vs Revolut: Which Broker Suits You?
Capital.com scores 3.0 and Revolut 3.0 out of 5 on our published methodology. Capital.com leads on Platform & Tools; Revolut leads on Account Access & Support, and they tie on Costs & Fees, Regulation & Trust and Asset Range. Both accept clients in the UK, the EU and other countries.
Level on overall score
Capital.com
3.0/5
Best for: CFD trading with AI-driven insights
Read the full Capital.com review →Level on overall score
Revolut
3.0/5
Best for: Investing inside a banking app
Read the full Revolut review →Score by score
Each category is scored 1–5 using our published methodology. The overall score is the plain average of the first five; ease of use is shown separately.
Key facts side by side
| Capital.com | Revolut | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | CFDs only | Real assets |
| Available assets | CFDs on shares, indices, forex and commodities | Stocks, ETFs and crypto, with the menu varying by country |
| Regulated by | FCA, CySEC, ASIC and others | Varies by region: FCA in the UK, an EU entity in the EEA |
| Stands out for | An app that actively surfaces behavioural feedback on your trading | Investing built into an app millions already have open |
| Watch out for | CFDs only, and a shorter track record than the older names | A narrow menu with tiered free-trade limits; not a dedicated broker |
| Accepts clients in | The UK, the EU and other countries | The UK, the EU and other countries |
Is Capital.com cheaper than Revolut?
Both score 3/5 on Costs & Fees, so neither has a clear overall cost advantage on our measures; which is cheaper for you depends on what you trade, how often, and in which currency. Fees differ by country and account type and change often, so check both brokers’ current price lists before you choose.
Which is safer, Capital.com or Revolut?
Capital.com is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC and others; Revolut by Varies by region: FCA in the UK, an EU entity in the EEA. Both score 3/5 on our Regulation & Trust measure. Which company holds your account, and which investor compensation scheme covers it, depends on where you live. Compensation schemes cover a broker failing, never investment losses.
Which is better for beginners?
On ease of use for a beginner, which sits outside the overall score, Capital.com scores 3/5 and Revolut 5/5. Revolut is the gentler place to start. Beginners should know that CFDs are leveraged derivatives rather than ownership, and that most retail accounts trading them lose money.
Who each one tends to suit
Capital.com
- Tends to suit
- CFD trading with AI-driven insights
- Stands out for
- An app that actively surfaces behavioural feedback on your trading
- Watch out for
- CFDs only, and a shorter track record than the older names
Revolut
- Tends to suit
- Investing inside a banking app
- Stands out for
- Investing built into an app millions already have open
- Watch out for
- A narrow menu with tiered free-trade limits; not a dedicated broker
More head-to-heads
Scores and facts come from our own reviews as of September 2026 and follow one published methodology. Plain Investor has no commercial relationship with either broker. This is general education, not personal financial advice. Fees, features and regulation change, so confirm current terms with each broker before opening an account.