Compare Brokers Side by Side
Choose two to five investing platforms and see them lined up column by column — rating, minimum deposit, every published fee, the features that matter and an illustrative annual cost. Change your selection to build the exact comparison you need, then share the link.
Reviewed by Yaniv Barshaf · Fees verified June 2026 · Our methodology
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Build your broker comparison
Pick 2–5 share-dealing brokers to see them side by side on fees, features and safety — plus an illustrative annual cost for each.
| Attribute | eToroBest for: Beginners | Trading 212Best for: Low FeesCheapest (illustrative) | XTBBest for: Low Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Star rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Minimum deposit | £50 | £1 | £0 (none) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 | 2002 |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, ASIC | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC, KNF |
| Fees | |||
| Stock commission | $1–$2 per stock trade (varies by country/exchange); ETFs 0% | 0% | 0% up to €100k monthly turnover, then 0.2% (min €10) |
| Withdrawal fee | $5 per withdrawal on USD accounts ($30 min); free on GBP/EUR accounts | Free | Free above €100 (some entities charge €10 below €100) |
| Inactivity fee | None (eToro removed the inactivity fee in 2026) | None | €10/month after 1 year inactive with no deposit in 90 days |
| Currency conversion (FX) | ~0.75% FX fee on local-currency (GBP/EUR) accounts; none on USD account trading USD assets | 0.15% FX fee on non-base-currency trades | 0.5% FX markup when account and instrument currency differ |
| Spreads | Spreads on CFDs and crypto | Spreads on CFDs | Spreads on CFDs |
| Estimated annual cost | |||
| Illustrative annual cost | $224/yr | $36/yrCheapest | $120/yr |
| Features | |||
| Fractional shares | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Demo account | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Copy trading | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Stocks & Shares ISA | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Regions | |||
| Available to clients in | UK, EU | UK, EU | UK, EU |
| Open an account | |||
| Visit broker | Visit eToro eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. 50% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Trading 212 Capital at risk. This is not financial advice. Investing involves risk of loss. | Visit XTB Capital at risk. This is not financial advice. Investing involves risk of loss. |
The estimated annual cost is illustrative, based on a fixed profile of £1,000 per trade, 24 trades a year, 4 withdrawals and currency conversion switched on — applied to each broker's published fee schedule (verified June 2026). Your real cost depends on how you invest. Run the numbers for your own profile →
This tool compares share-dealing (stock/ETF) brokers only. CFD and spread-based brokers are excluded: their leveraged, spread-based costs are not directly comparable to share dealing. Compare CFD & forex brokers here. Capital at risk. This is not financial advice. Investing involves risk of loss.
How to compare brokers the right way
The best broker for someone else may be the wrong one for you, so a useful comparison starts with how you actually invest. A buy-and-hold investor making a handful of trades a year cares about platform and custody fees; an active trader buying overseas shares every week is far more exposed to dealing commission and currency-conversion costs. Line the platforms up side by side, then read each row against your own habits rather than the marketing headline.
Regulation and safety come first. Every broker in this tool is authorised by a recognised regulator — the FCA in the UK, CySEC in the EU, or the SEC and FINRA in the US — and client assets are protected up to the local compensation limit. Once you have confirmed a platform is properly regulated and available in your region, the decision comes down to cost and the features you will actually use.
What fees matter most
“Commission-free” is rarely free. The fees that quietly erode returns are the ones brokers advertise least: the currency-conversion (FX) fee applied every time you buy or sell an overseas share, withdrawal charges, and inactivity fees on dormant accounts. A platform advertising 0% commission can end up dearer than a rival charging a small flat fee once its 0.5–0.99% FX markup is counted. That is why the comparison shows every fee line — not just the headline commission — and combines them into a single illustrative annual figure you can rank on.
Use the fee rows to compare like with like. Our broker fees hub breaks each charge down in detail, and the full fee comparison and calculator lets you plug in your own trade size and frequency for a personalised annual cost. If you are set on the lowest possible bill, our roundups of the cheapest brokers in the UK and the cheapest brokers in Europe rank platforms on total cost.
Features beyond fees
Cost is not the only axis. Fractional shares let you invest a fixed amount rather than whole-share quantities; a Stocks & Shares ISA shelters UK gains from tax; copy trading suits beginners who want to mirror experienced investors; and a demo account lets you practise before committing real money. The features row shows at a glance which platforms offer each, so you can weigh a slightly higher fee against a capability you genuinely need. New to any of these terms? Our learn hub explains how broker fees, ISAs and FX charges work in plain English.
Share the comparison you build
The tool encodes your broker selection in the page address, so once you have picked the platforms you care about you can copy the link and send it to someone else — they will open the exact same side-by-side view. It is a quick way to settle a “which broker should I use” question with a friend, or to save your shortlist for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many brokers can I compare at once?
You can compare between two and five share-dealing brokers side by side. Pick them using the pills at the top of the tool, then read down the columns to compare rating, minimum deposit, every published fee, features and an illustrative annual cost.
Which fees matter most when comparing brokers?
For most investors the biggest costs are dealing commission, the currency-conversion (FX) fee charged when you buy an overseas share, and withdrawal or inactivity fees. A headline '0% commission' broker can still be dearer than a rival once its FX and account fees are counted, which is why the tool shows every fee and a combined annual estimate.
Is the estimated annual cost accurate for me?
It is illustrative, not personal. The figure uses a fixed profile of £1,000 per trade, 24 trades a year, 4 withdrawals and currency conversion switched on, applied to each broker's published fee schedule. For a number based on how you actually invest, use the full fee calculator on the fees comparison page.
Why aren't CFD brokers included?
This tool compares share-dealing (stock and ETF) brokers only. CFD and spread-based brokers price their costs through spreads and overnight funding, which are not directly comparable to share-dealing commissions and FX fees. Comparing them on the same table would mislead, so they are covered separately on our best CFD and forex brokers page.