Platform comparison

15 platforms, one standard

Rated on return, safety, liquidity and transparency. Columns are sortable — return never stands without risk.

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Rated against our published methodology — criteria, weights and sources are documented. View our rating methodology

PlatformReturnMin. investmentSegmentSafetyRating
MintosBroad diversification
10.0 %€50Loan marketplaceRegulatedA · 8.2
ViainvestRegulated with buyback
12.0 %€50Consumer loansRegulatedB · 7.9
LandeFarm loans backed by land
11.2 %€50Agricultural loansRegulatedB · 7.7
CapitaliaBaltic business loans
10.5 %€200Business loansRegulatedB · 7.5
TwinoRegulated with buyback
10.0 %€10Consumer loansRegulatedB · 7.1
CrowdpearSecured property loans
10.6 %€100Property-backed loansRegulatedB · 7.0
InSoilSecured agricultural loans
8.0 %€100Agricultural loansRegulatedB · 7.0
BondoraBeginners
6.0 %€1Consumer loansC · 6.3
InRentoRental income
11.7 %€500Rental propertyRegulatedC · 6.2
EstateGuruProperty collateral
9.4 %€50Property loansRegulatedC · 6.0
IUVOFixed terms with buyback
9.2 %€10Loan marketplaceC · 6.0
DebitumHigher yield with concentration risk
14.8 %€50Loan marketplaceRegulatedC · 5.9
PeerBerryShort-term with buyback
11.0 %€10Consumer loansC · 5.5
Robo CashFully automated with buyback
9.9 %€10Consumer loansC · 5.5
€1,000Energy project loansD · 2.0

No deposit insurance

P2P platforms are not covered by statutory deposit insurance. If the platform or the borrowers default, partial or total loss is possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between P2P loans and a savings account?

P2P loans offer higher returns but are not covered by deposit insurance. Savings accounts are safe up to €100,000 per institution but offer much lower interest rates.

How much should I invest in P2P platforms?

A common guideline: no more than 5–10% of your total portfolio in P2P loans. Also spread across multiple platforms to limit platform risk.

Are P2P investments taxable in Germany?

Yes. Interest income from P2P loans is subject to the flat-rate withholding tax (Abgeltungssteuer) at 25% + solidarity surcharge. Some platforms issue automatic tax certificates.

What happens if a P2P platform goes insolvent?

Platform risk is real. In case of insolvency, loan contracts held in trust are separate from the platform's assets — but recovery processes often take months to years.