| Feature | Deriv | Capital.com |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
| Regulation | Regulated by MFSA, VFSC, LFSA, BVI, FSA | Regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, NBRB |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 | $20 |
| Leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spreads | Variable, starting from 0.1 pips | Tight spreads, starting from 0.6 pips |
| Trading Instruments | Forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, synthetic indices | Forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, shares |
| Platforms Available | DTrader, Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Binary.com platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Mobile App |
| Mobile App | Available for iOS and Android | Available for iOS and Android |
| Demo Account | Yes, unlimited | Yes, unlimited |
| Account Types | Standard, Advanced, Synthetic | Standard, Plus, Premier |
| Trading Fees | No commission on most accounts, competitive spreads | No commission, earns through spreads |
| Deposit Methods | Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), cryptocurrencies | Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallets (Skrill, PayPal, Neteller) |
| Withdrawal Methods | Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrencies | Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallets |
| Processing Time for Withdrawals | 1-3 business days | 1 business day |
| Education and Resources | Blog, tutorials, trading guides, webinars | Extensive educational resources, webinars, courses, trading guides |
| Customer Support | 24/7 live chat, email | 24/7 live chat, phone, email |
| Copy Trading | Not available | Available through MetaTrader platforms |
| Algorithmic Trading | Available via API and DMT5 | Available via MetaTrader platforms and API |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Islamic Accounts | Available | Available |
| Margin Call | 50% | 50% |
| Stop-Out Level | 30% | 20% |
| Social Trading | Not available | Available through Investmate and MetaTrader Community |
| Crypto Trading | Available, supports multiple cryptocurrencies | Available, supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies |
| Security Features | SSL encryption, 2FA | SSL encryption, 2FA |
| Promotions and Bonuses | Rare, occasionally offers bonuses | No bonuses due to regulatory compliance |
| Supported Languages | English, multiple other languages | English, multiple other languages |
| Trading Tools | Advanced charting, indicators, technical analysis tools | Advanced charting, indicators, economic calendar, sentiment analysis |
| Affiliate Program | Available | Available |
| Reputation and Trustworthiness | High, established brand | High, trusted by over 500,000 users |
| Overall Best For | Beginners and experienced traders looking for a wide range of instruments and flexible platforms | Traders seeking low spreads, powerful platforms, and extensive educational resources |
| Order Execution Speed | Fast execution, suitable for scalping | Ultra-fast execution with AI-based risk management |
| Order Types Available | Market, limit, stop, trailing stop, One-Cancels-the-Other (OCO) | Market, limit, stop, trailing stop, guaranteed stop-loss |
| Market Depth (Level II Data) | Available on Deriv MT5 | Available on MetaTrader 4/5 |
| Risk Management Tools | Stop-loss, take-profit, margin call alerts | Stop-loss, take-profit, guaranteed stop-loss, margin call alerts |
| Charting Capabilities | Advanced charting with over 90 indicators | Advanced charting with over 75 indicators, AI-powered analysis |
| Volatility Indices | Offers synthetic indices like Volatility 75 Index | Does not offer synthetic indices |
| Micro Lot Trading | Available | Available |
| CFD Trading | Available on multiple assets | Available on multiple assets |
| Futures Trading | Not available | Available on select assets |
| Commodities Offered | Gold, silver, oil, synthetic commodities | Gold, silver, oil, agricultural commodities |
| Currency Pairs | Over 50 pairs | Over 130 pairs |
| Scalping and Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Advanced Orders | Conditional orders available | Conditional orders with advanced features available |
| Backtesting | Available through DMT5 and API | Available through MetaTrader platforms |
| API Trading | Proprietary API for automated trading | REST API and MetaTrader API |
| Technical Analysis Tools | Multiple oscillators, trend indicators, volume indicators | AI-driven analysis, sentiment tools, extensive indicators |
| Economic Calendar | Basic calendar available | Detailed economic calendar with filters |
| Currency Conversion Fees | Low fees | Low to zero fees for most methods |
| Interest on Margin | No interest charged | No interest charged |
| Custom Indicators | Supports custom indicators on DMT5 | Supports custom indicators on MetaTrader |
| Trading Alerts and Notifications | Customizable alerts on price, indicators, and news | Advanced alerts with AI-based analysis and notifications |
| Investment Programs | No PAMM/MAM accounts available | PAMM/MAM accounts available |
| Fiat Currencies Supported for Deposit | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, and others | USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, and others |
| Cryptocurrencies Supported for Deposit | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether, and others | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Tether, and others |
| Smart Orders (Conditional Orders) | Available with advanced settings | Available with AI optimization |
| Trading Community Integration | Limited | Integrated with MetaTrader community for signals and strategies |
| Trading Competitions | Occasionally available | Not offered |
| Corporate and Institutional Services | Focuses on retail traders | Offers services for corporate and institutional clients |
| Slippage Control | Available with variable slippage | Advanced slippage control through AI-based systems |
| Mobile App Features | User-friendly with full access to account management and trading | Feature-rich, AI-driven analysis, real-time news, sentiment analysis |
| Supported Scripting Languages for Bots | Python, JavaScript | MQL4, MQL5 for MetaTrader platforms |
| Investment Protection Fund | Protected under regulatory bodies | Protected under ICF (Investor Compensation Fund) for CySEC clients |
| Spread Betting | Not offered | Available for UK clients |
| Interest on Free Margin (Islamic Accounts) | Swap-free for Islamic accounts | Swap-free for Islamic accounts |
| Reputation Among Professional Traders | Strong following for synthetic indices and derivatives | Popular for low spreads, AI tools, and advanced trading capabilities |
| Latency (Server Response Time) | Low latency, especially for synthetic indices | Ultra-low latency with AI-based infrastructure |
| Regulatory Reporting | Compliant with multiple regulatory bodies | Comprehensive reporting for compliance with FCA, CySEC, ASIC |
| Account Base Currencies Supported | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, and multiple others | USD, EUR, GBP, PLN, AUD, and multiple others |
| Funding Speed | Instant for e-wallets and cryptocurrencies, 1-3 business days for bank transfers | Instant for e-wallets, 1-2 business days for bank transfers |
| Withdrawal Fees | No fees for most methods, minor fees for certain cryptocurrencies | No fees on withdrawals |
| Affiliate Payout Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Leverage for Cryptocurrencies | Up to 1:100 | Up to 1:20 |
| Maximum Trade Size | High limits, varies by asset | High limits, varies by asset |
| Minimum Trade Size | Micro-lots available (0.01 lots) | Micro-lots available (0.01 lots) |
| Execution Model | Market maker and STP (Straight Through Processing) | STP (Straight Through Processing) |
| Time in Force Orders | Supports Good-Till-Cancelled (GTC), Immediate-Or-Cancel (IOC) | Supports GTC, IOC, and Fill-Or-Kill (FOK) |
| VPS Hosting for Algo Trading | Available | Available |
| Integration with TradingView | Available via API | Direct integration with TradingView |
| Spread Type | Fixed and variable spreads | Variable spreads |
| Instrument Expiry Alerts | Available for certain contracts | Available with detailed notifications |
| News Feed | Proprietary news and updates | AI-curated news with sentiment analysis |
| Heat Maps and Market Sentiment Tools | Limited availability | Available with advanced AI analysis |
| Position Management | Hedging, scaling in and out, trailing stops | Hedging, advanced scaling, AI-assisted position management |
| Account Verification Time | Typically under 24 hours | Typically under 24 hours |
| Account Segregation | Segregated client accounts | Segregated client accounts |
| Transaction Security | SSL encryption, DDoS protection | SSL encryption, PCI DSS compliant, DDoS protection |
| Referral Program | Available with competitive commission | Available with tiered commission structure |
| Cross-Platform Synchronization | Seamless across desktop, web, and mobile | Seamless across desktop, web, and mobile |
| Inactive Account Fees | No inactivity fees | Inactivity fee after 12 months of no trading |
| Market Making Capabilities | Acts as market maker for synthetic indices | No market making, pure STP |
| Peer-to-Peer Trading Features | Not available | Not available |
| Spot Trading | Available for certain assets | Available for certain assets |
| OTC (Over-the-Counter) Trading | Available for institutional clients | Available for institutional clients |
| Trading Strategy Restrictions | Allows scalping, hedging, and news trading | Allows scalping, hedging, news trading, arbitrage |
| Requotes | Rare | Extremely rare |
| Client Categorization | Retail and professional accounts | Retail, professional, and institutional accounts |
| Custom Scripts and Bots | Supports Python and JavaScript-based bots | Supports MQL4 and MQL5 scripts |
| Leverage for Retail Clients | Up to 1:30 (regulated regions) | Up to 1:30 (regulated regions) |
| Tick Charts and Range Bars | Available on Deriv MT5 | Available on MetaTrader platforms |
| Trading Hours | 24/7 for synthetic indices, market hours for other assets | 24/5 for most assets, crypto trading 24/7 |
| IP Whitelisting for Security | Available | Available |
| Cloud-Based Trading Options | Limited | Available through MetaTrader VPS |
| Corporate Accounts | Available | Available |
| Slippage Control Mechanism | Advanced controls for synthetic indices | AI-based slippage control |
| Fund Protection Mechanism | Investor compensation schemes | Investor compensation fund (ICF) |
| Webinars and Seminars | Frequent webinars, limited seminars | Frequent webinars and in-person seminars |
| AI and Machine Learning Tools | Limited AI tools | AI-driven analysis and sentiment tools |
| Regulatory Transparency Reports | Detailed financial and regulatory reports | Comprehensive transparency reports |
| Server Locations | Multiple global data centers | Multiple global data centers |
| Reputation on Trustpilot | Generally positive reviews, high trust | Highly positive reviews, high trust |
| Data Fees for Professional Clients | No data fees for retail, possible fees for professional | No data fees for retail, possible fees for professional |
| Environmental and ESG Considerations | No dedicated ESG policies | ESG policies and sustainable investment options |
| Open Interest Data for Futures | Not available | Available |
| Earnings Report Calendar for Stocks | Limited availability | Available with detailed filters |
| Regional Restrictions | Not available for certain countries including USA, Canada | Not available for certain countries including USA, Canada |
| Crowd Trading Insights | Not available | Available with real-time insights |
| Correlation Matrix for Assets | Available on DMT5 | Available on MetaTrader platforms |
| Seasonal Patterns Analysis | Limited | Available through MetaTrader plugins |
| Reinvestment Programs | Not available | Not available |
| Exchange Listings | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listed |
| Average Daily Trading Volume | High for synthetic indices | High for forex and crypto |
| High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Support | Limited | Supported through MetaTrader API |
| Volatility Protection Settings | Available for synthetic indices | Available with AI-based analysis |
Deriv offers flexibility with synthetic indices and lower deposits, while Capital.com provides AI-driven analysis, lower spreads, and extensive educational resources. Both platforms are regulated and support diverse trading instruments.