A comparison of neobrokers: their strengths and weaknesses

Number of brokers: 6

This is how our transparent rating system works

Number of brokers: 6

This is how our transparent rating system works

We have tested the ETF offers of the most important online brokers for you.

Preliminary information:

We have reviewed the ETF offers of selected online brokers based on clearly defined criteria. Brokers with a strong focus on CFD trading, unclear or missing government regulation, or headquarters outside the EU were excluded. We regularly review this assessment.
This comparison is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Despite careful research, we do not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information provided. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Investments in securities involve risks, including total loss. Please check whether the products are suitable for your personal situation before making an investment decision.
Important note: We are part of the Scalable Group since 2021 and are a wholly owned subsidiary of Scalable AG. This means that we are economically connected, but operate with editorial independence. Conflicts of interest are avoided because brokers — including Scalable — are evaluated according to uniform, objective criteria. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide how and with whom you want to invest.

Our evaluation process:

For each broker, we have examined the modalities for regular trading, the ETF savings plan offer and further criteria, such as automated tax reporting. In each category, we compared the offers of the online brokers with regard to different aspects and assessed them with points. In total, a maximum of 57 points could be attained. We then converted the number of points into a star rating, with 48 points being required for the maximum rating of 5.0 stars. The conversion of the number of points into stars is based on the formula: number of points achieved/10.

This results in the following rating scheme:

Points achieved	Stars	Evaluation
48 - 57	5 stars (4.8 - 5.0)	Outstanding
43 - 47	4.5 stars (4.3 - 4.7)	Very good
38 - 42	4 stars (3.8 - 4.2)	Very good
33 - 37	3.5 stars (3.3 - 3.7)	Good
28 - 32	3 stars (2.8 - 3.2)	Good
23 - 27	2.5 stars (2.3 - 2.7)	Satisfactory
18 - 22	2 stars (1.8 - 2.2)	Satisfactory
13 - 17	1.5 stars (1.3 - 1.7)	Adequate
8 - 12	1 star (0.8 - 1.2)	Adequate
3 - 7	0.5 star (0.3 - 0.7)	Poor
0 - 2	0 stars (0 - 0.2)	Poor

In the three categories mentioned above, we rated the broker offers as follows:

Trading (max. 25 points)

Fee for 1,000 € order (standard conditions)	Points
0.00 - 0.50 €	7
0.51 - 1.50 €	5.5
1.51 - 3.00 €	4
3.01 - 4.50 €	2.5
4.51 - 10.00 €	1
> 10.00 €	0

Fee for 10,000 € order (standard conditions)	Points
0.00 - 5.00 €	7
5.01 - 10.00 €	5.5
10.01 - 20.00 €	4
20.01 - 30.00 €	2.5
30.01 - 40.00 €	1
> 40.00 €	0

ETFs without order fee	Points
1,000+	5
750 - 999	4
500 - 749	3
250 - 499	2
1 - 249	1
0	0

Tradable assets (ETFs, stocks, funds, bonds, derivatives, crypto)	Points
1 point per tradable asset type	max. 6

Saving opportunities (max. 14 points)

ETF savings plan offer	Points
Points achieved in our ETF savings plan comparison multiplied by 14/41	max. 14

Service & Extras (max. 18 points)

Tax status	Points
Automated tax reporting	10
Tax report is provided (no automated reporting)	4
Neither automated reporting nor dedicated tax report	0

Account fee	Points
Free of charge (without conditions)	8
Free of charge (with conditions)	4
Account fee > 0 €	0

5,0

Outstanding

popular

tested by justETF

Order fee: 0.99 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

ETFs without purchase fee: 1.586

Savings plan fee: 0.00 €

New: Automatic tax management by the broker
2.6 % interest p.a. with a Scalable Overnight account & up to 3.25 % interest p.a. with Scalable Fixed Term
all savings plans free of charge & all ETFs from Amundi, iShares, Vanguard & Xtrackers are also fee-free when purchased via a one-off order

Fee for 500 € order

0.99 €

View offer**

4,9

Outstanding

popular

tested by justETF

Order fee: 1.00 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

Savings plan fee: 0.00 €

New: Expanded range of trading venues
Debit card with cashback and round-up option
Automatic tax management by the broker

Fee for 500 € order

1.00 €

View offer*

4,8

Outstanding

tested by justETF

Order fee: 0.00 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

ETFs without purchase fee: 2.440

Savings plan fee: 0.00 €

Huge selection of savings plans with no order fees
No order fees even for normal trades
Portfolio transfer from other brokers not offered yet

Fee for 500 € order

0.00 €

View offer*

4,7

Very good

tested by justETF

Order fee: 0.00 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

ETFs without purchase fee: 2.857

Savings plan fee: 0.00 €

0 € fee for one-off orders from 500 € order volume when trading via gettex

Fee for 500 € order

0.00 €

View offer*

4,5

Very good

popular

tested by justETF

Order fee: 5.90 € to 19.90 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

ETFs without purchase fee: 744

Savings plan fee: 1.50 €

Investing involves a risk of loss

Automatic tax management by the broker
Selected Premium ETFs can be purchased for 0 € (plus standard market spreads, allowances and product costs)

Fee for 500 € order

5.90 €

View offer*

3,7

Good

tested by justETF

Order fee: 0.90 €

Account fee: 0.00 €

Savings plan fee: 0.00 €

Wide range of banking services
4 different account types available

Fee for 500 € order

0.90 €

View offer*

— The data was last updated on 8 October 2026
— The sorting by test result is done in the following order: 1. test result (points) 2. order fee 3. number of ETFs without purchase fee.
— In addition to the fees charged by online brokers, additional costs may apply. The stated fees are thus exclusive of standard market spreads, commissions, product costs and third-party fees.
— Please note: No guarantee can be given for the completeness, correctness and accuracy of the content listed. The information on the online brokers' homepages is decisive. Investments in securities involve risks.

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** Important note: We are part of the Scalable Group since 2021 and are a wholly owned subsidiary of Scalable AG. This means that we are economically connected, but operate with editorial independence. Conflicts of interest are avoided because brokers — including Scalable — are evaluated according to uniform, objective criteria. You can view these in our . Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide how and with whom you want to invest.

Neobroker comparison 10/2026