Swaper vs Income
Head-to-head comparison of Swaper (82/100) and Income (52/100): yields, default rates, guarantees, secondary market, regulation and minimum investment.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Swaper | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Crowdscope score | 82/100 | 52/100 |
| Country | Estonia | Estonia |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Loan types | P2P marketplace | P2P marketplace |
| Indicative yield | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Default rate | 0% | 1.8% |
| Regulatory status | Non régulé ECSP | Non régulé ECSP |
| Minimum investment | 10 € | 10 € |
| Cumulative funded volume | 1,065,000,000 € | 227,000,000 € |
| Registered investors | 10,600 | 10,000 |
| Secondary market | Yes | No |
| Auto-invest | Yes | Yes |
| Guarantees | Buyback | Buyback, Cashflow Buffer |
Crowdscope verdict
Swaper takes the higher Crowdscope score (82/100) 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.
Swaper vs Income — frequently asked questions
Swaper or Income: which one should you choose?
On the Crowdscope framework, Swaper scores higher (82/100 versus 52/100). Swaper advertises around 13.8% with a 0% default rate under the Non régulé ECSP regime, while Income advertises around 12.5% with a 1.8% default rate under the Non régulé ECSP regime. The right choice depends on whether you prioritise yield, liquidity or regulatory protection.
Which of Swaper and Income offers the higher yield?
Swaper advertises the higher indicative yield (13.8% versus 12.5%). A higher advertised yield usually reflects higher credit or liquidity risk, not a better product.
Which platform is more liquid, Swaper or Income?
Swaper operates a secondary market while Income does not, which makes early exits easier on the former.
Can you invest on both Swaper and Income?
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.
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