Capital.com vs Skilling: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Capital.com and Skilling — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Capital.com edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaCapital.comSkilling
Overall score 3.8 3.6
Regulation & safety 4.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score76/10072/100
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)Skilling Trader, cTrader, MetaTrader 4
Fee modelSpread model (no commission) — variesStandard/Premium; competitive
Pros & cons
- 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
- A clean in-house platform + cTrader/MT4; CySEC regulation
- Beginner-friendly with a modern UX
- Competitive spreads (Premium account)
- A relatively new & small broker
- Seychelles entity for non-EU clients
- Leverage is high-risk
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.
Skilling
Scandinavian (2016) — regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles). Own platform + cTrader + MT4.