Detailed comparison of all fees, features, and suitability — updated for 2026.
Coinbase is the better choice for Krypto-Anleger, while justTRADE wins for Free Trades. Which one suits you depends on your strategy — the detailed comparison below shows every difference.
| Metric | Coinbase | justTRADE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order fee per trade | 0.40 € | 0.00 € | 0.40 € cheaper at justTRADE |
| 10y savings plan cost @ €100/month | 48 € | 0 € | 48 € cheaper at justTRADE |
| Free ETF savings plans | 0 | 150 | +150 more at justTRADE |
| Available exchanges | 2 | 3 | +1 more at justTRADE |
| BMInsider rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 | +0.4 at Coinbase |
All fees, products, and platform features compared side-by-side. The "Winner" column shows which broker leads in each category.
| Feature | Coinbase | justTRADE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees & Costs | |||
| Order Fee | 1.49 % – 3.99 % / 0.4 %–0.6 % Advanced | 0€ (min 500€ order volume) | justTRADE |
| ETF Savings Plan Fee | - | 0€ | justTRADE |
| Account Fee | 0€/Year | 0€/Year | Tie |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 | 0€ | Tie |
| Interest on Cash | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| Product Range | |||
| Stocks | justTRADE | ||
| ETFs | justTRADE | ||
| Crypto | Tie | ||
| Options | Tie | ||
| CFDs | Tie | ||
| Fractional Shares | Coinbase | ||
| Number of Exchanges | Krypto-Spot, Krypto-Futures | LS Exchange, Quotrix, Tradegate | justTRADE |
| Platform & Tools | |||
| Mobile App | Tie | ||
| Desktop Platform | Tie | ||
| Demo Account | Tie | ||
| Security & Regulation | |||
| Regulated by | NYDFS · BaFin · FCA | BaFin | Tie |
| Deposit Protection | - | 100.000€ | Tie |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 | Tie |
| Overall Rating | |||
| Rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Coinbase |
Depending on your strategy and experience, one broker fits better. Here's how to decide:
Low barriers, simple app, demo account and no hidden costs — perfect to get started.
More about Coinbase →Low per-order fees, many trading venues and derivatives access — important if you trade regularly.
More about justTRADE →Free savings plans, interest on cash and no custody fee — what matters when you buy & hold.
More about justTRADE →Coinbase is the only crypto exchange listed on a major stock exchange (NASDAQ: COIN). SOC2-certified, NYDFS-regulated, with the highest institutional acceptance in the US — but at higher fees than pure crypto exchanges in its standard tier.
Particularly suitable for: Krypto-Anleger, Bitcoin-Käufer, HODL-Investoren.
justTRADE offers completely free trading from €500 order volume. One of the cheapest brokers in Germany.
Particularly suitable for: Free Trades, Crypto + Stocks, Cost-Conscious Investors.
Coinbase (Coinbase Germany BaFin licence, MiCA via Luxembourg) and justTRADE (BaFin, Sutor Bank) are both BaFin-regulated platforms. Coinbase: 200+ coins, Advanced 0.40% maker, USDC rewards ~4%, 9-coin staking, self-custody. justTRADE: €1 flat stocks/ETFs, 50+ crypto, fully DE-steuereinfach.
Honest take: justTRADE for DACH multi-asset tax comfort. Coinbase for crypto self-custody + USDC yield.
You want self-custody withdrawal.
You want USDC rewards (~4%).
You want Coinbase Wallet as DeFi app.
You want broader coin range (200+).
You want Coinbase Advanced API.
You want full DE steuereinfach also on crypto.
You want stocks + ETFs + crypto integrated.
You want 177 ETF savings plans free.
You want crypto savings plans with German certificate.
You want no Coinbase Standard spread trap.
justTRADE fully steuereinfach. Coinbase crypto in Anlage SO. §23 EStG: both spot 1 year tax-free.
| Item | justTRADE | Coinbase Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| ETF + stocks | ~€10 | not offered |
| 20 crypto €1 000 | ~€60 | 20× €4 = €80 |
| USDC rewards $10 000 | n/a | +€400 |
| Balance | −€70 | +€320 |
Pick: justTRADE.
Pick: Coinbase.
Pick: Coinbase.
justTRADE or both in parallel.
Pick: justTRADE.
Answers to the most common questions about Coinbase vs justTRADE.
For order fees, justTRADE leads at 0€ (min 500€ Ordervolumen), while Coinbase charges 1.49 % – 3.99 % / 0.4 %–0.6 % Advanced. Note: with CFD brokers, spreads add hidden cost — the lower nominal price isn't always cheaper overall.
Coinbase is regulated by NYDFS · BaFin · FCA, justTRADE by BaFin. Both fall under EU oversight. Deposit protection: Coinbase -, justTRADE 100.000€.
For German/Austrian customers, language, BaFin regulation and tax-simple status often matter most. Check the 'Regulated by' and 'Languages' rows — DACH-focused brokers usually have the edge.
justTRADE offers free ETF savings plans from 25€. If a savings plan matters to you, that's a clear edge.
Both are covered under their home regulator's deposit protection. Coinbase: -, justTRADE: 100.000€. Securities are held in segregated accounts and protected in case of broker insolvency.
Neither broker pays meaningful interest on uninvested cash. Look elsewhere if cash yield matters.
Both offer native mobile apps with good app-store ratings. Which is better depends on your needs — try both with a demo account if available.
A second broker makes sense when one offers features the other lacks (e.g. options, crypto, more exchanges). A full switch is only worth it if the cost difference or missing features are significant.
Sign up with the broker that fits your strategy. Both are regulated and offer a demo account to test risk-free.
