WhichBrokerHead to head · data verified October 2026
eToro vs Freetrade
eToro wins our overall scoring by 0.4 points, but Freetrade still takes specific profiles.
Pillar scores
eToroFreetrade
FeesFreetrade
PlatformseToro
Trust & regulationeToro
Market rangeeToro
SupporteToro
Side by side
| Criterion | eToro | Freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU) | FCA (UK) |
| Min. deposit | $50–$200 (varies by country) | No stated minimum; fractional shares from £2 |
| Fees | 0% commission on real stocks; CFD spreads from 0.005% EUR/USD; 0.75% GBP↔USD conversion; $5 withdrawal from the USD account only (GBP account via eToro Money is free); no inactivity fee; 1% crypto fee | 0% commission on all plans; FX fee 0.99% (Basic, free), 0.59% (Standard, £4.99/mo billed annually) or 0.39% (Plus, £9.99/mo billed annually); ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA included on the free plan; 0.5% stamp duty on UK share purchases; SIPP UFPLS withdrawals cost £240 |
| Platforms | eToro web platform, eToro mobile app | Freetrade mobile app (iOS, Android), Freetrade web platform |
| Markets | 5,000+ instruments: stocks, ETFs, crypto, forex, commodities, indices | 9,000+ UK, US and European stocks, ETFs, investment trusts, mutual funds, gilts and UK Treasury bills; crypto ETNs; no CFDs, options or spot crypto |
| Demo account | Yes | No |
| Best for | Beginners, Copy trading, Long-term stock investors | UK ISA investors, Low-cost SIPP, Buyers of UK shares |
Our verdict
Choose eToro if you want beginners · copy trading · long-term stock investors — its standout pillar in our scoring is trust & regulation.
Choose Freetrade if you want uk isa investors · low-cost sipp · buyers of uk shares.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, eToro or Freetrade?
eToro scores higher overall in our methodology (8.6 vs 8.2). Freetrade can still be the better pick for uk isa investors.
Is eToro safe?
eToro is overseen by FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), ASIC (AU). Our trust score for it is 9.0/10 — see the full eToro review for the reasoning.
Is Freetrade safe?
Freetrade is overseen by FCA (UK). Our trust score for it is 8.8/10 — see the full Freetrade review for the reasoning.