Methodology
How we rate platforms
A transparent, weighted framework applied consistently to every broker we cover.
Fees & total cost
30%Commissions, spreads, FX conversion, custody, inactivity and withdrawal fees, weighted by realistic European usage patterns.
Regulation & safety
20%Tier-1 European licensing, investor compensation scheme membership, asset segregation and operating history.
Product range
20%Breadth of stocks, ETFs, bonds and savings plans available to retail clients in each covered country.
User experience
15%Onboarding speed, platform stability, mobile and desktop quality, tax reporting clarity.
Support
15%Response time, channel coverage, language support across our 14 European markets.
Scores are recalculated whenever a platform changes a material fee, regulatory status, or product offering. Affiliate relationships are excluded from the scoring inputs.