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City Index logo
City Index
vs
Capital.com logo
Capital.com

A side-by-side breakdown on spreads, platforms, costs and our BTS scores — to help you decide which fits your trading.

City Index logo
Our verdict

City Index takes this matchup with a higher BTS score (90/100), driven by its platform depth and regulation. Capital.com remains a strong choice for its platform and market range.

Side by side

The numbers

Key facts compared. Green marks the stronger of the two on each row.

BTS Score
90/100✓
87/100
Founded
1983✓
2016
Min deposit
£100
£20✓
FTSE 100 spread
from 1 pt✓
from 1 pt
Regulation
FCA #113942✓
FCA #793714
Flagship platform
City Index Web Trader✓
Capital.com Web Platform
Tax status
Tax-free✓
Tax-free
Scorecards

Category breakdown

How each broker rates across the six BTS factors.

City Index logo
City Index90/100
Spreads
9.3
Platform
8.7
AI Tools
8.8
Markets
8.9
Education
8.2
Regulation
9.6
Capital.com logo
Capital.com87/100
Spreads
8.9
Platform
8.6
AI Tools
9.3
Markets
7.8
Education
8.5
Regulation
9.2
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