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Capital.com vs CMC Markets: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Capital.com and CMC Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, CMC Markets edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaCapital.comCMC Markets
Overall score 3.8 4.0
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.0
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 3.5 4.0
Trust score76/10080/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsCapital.com web/mobile platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated)Proprietary web platform (Next Generation), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile app
Fee modelSpread model (no commission) — variesSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verified

Pros & cons

Capital.com
  • Tier-1 regulation (FCA/CySEC/ASIC) + a modern AI-powered platform
  • Thousands of CFD markets + MT4 & TradingView
  • Beginner-friendly interface + education
  • CFDs only (no real stocks/asset ownership)
  • Entity/product availability differs per region
  • Leveraged CFDs are high-risk
CMC Markets
  • Public company (LSE FTSE 250, since 1989) regulated by the FCA + Bermuda Monetary Authority
  • Highly regarded Next Generation platform + MT4 + TradingView integration
  • Broad coverage: forex/share/index CFDs, spread betting, and share dealing
  • Historical note: ASIC once ordered retail-client remediation over margin-netting breaches
  • Focus on leveraged CFD/spread betting products — high-risk
  • Not the choice for those chasing the cheapest cost/raw ECN

Regulation at a glance

Capital.com

Regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), SCB (Bahamas), FSA (Seychelles). CFD focus with an AI-powered platform.

CMC Markets

Regulated by the FCA in the UK; holds an additional license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250).