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    Mintos vs HIVE5

    Head-to-head comparison of Mintos (87/100) and HIVE5 (39/100): yields, default rates, guarantees, secondary market, regulation and minimum investment.

    Side-by-side comparison

    CriterionMintosHIVE5
    Crowdscope score87/10039/100
    CountryLatviaCroatia
    Founded20152022
    Loan typesP2P marketplaceP2P marketplace
    Indicative yield10.8%12.5%
    Default rate10%0%
    Regulatory statusInvestment firm (FCMC)Non régulé ECSP
    Minimum investment10 €10 €
    Cumulative funded volume12,500,000,000 €65,000,000 €
    Registered investors600,00011,500
    Secondary marketYesNo
    Auto-investYesYes
    GuaranteesBuyback, Group guaranteeBuyback

    Crowdscope verdict

    Mintos takes the higher Crowdscope score (87/100) in this head-to-head, driven by its mix of track record, regulation, guarantees and liquidity. Scores measure structural robustness, not expected return — capital is at risk on both platforms and diversifying across several operators remains the primary risk-control tool.

    Mintos vs HIVE5 — frequently asked questions

    Mintos or HIVE5: which one should you choose?

    On the Crowdscope framework, Mintos scores higher (87/100 versus 39/100). Mintos advertises around 10.8% with a 10% default rate under the Investment firm (FCMC) regime, while HIVE5 advertises around 12.5% with a 0% default rate under the Non régulé ECSP regime. The right choice depends on whether you prioritise yield, liquidity or regulatory protection.

    Which of Mintos and HIVE5 offers the higher yield?

    HIVE5 advertises the higher indicative yield (12.5% versus 10.8%). A higher advertised yield usually reflects higher credit or liquidity risk, not a better product.

    Which platform is more liquid, Mintos or HIVE5?

    Mintos operates a secondary market while HIVE5 does not, which makes early exits easier on the former.

    Can you invest on both Mintos and HIVE5?

    Yes. Diversifying across several platforms is a common way to limit platform-failure risk, since it spreads exposure across different originators, jurisdictions and regulatory regimes. Capital remains at risk on both.

    Last updated: · Reviewed by the Crowdscope editorial team