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Degiro

7.4/10

Eightcap

5.6/10
9/10WinnerRegulation7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $100 at Eightcap.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroEightcap
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19342009
CountryNetherlandsAustralia
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Eightcap). Eightcap charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, giving Degiro an edge for frequent withdrawers. Eightcap applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroEightcap
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegiroEightcap
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and Eightcap compare. Degiro has a video library; Eightcap does not. Degiro integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Eightcap does not. Degiro scores higher overall in education and research.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroEightcap
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Eightcap supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDegiroEightcap
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Eightcap offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegiroEightcap
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese