Trade Republic
Trade Republic works best when investors want an efficient path into long-term portfolio building rather than a complex trading workstation.
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Detailed comparison
Trade Republic vs Revolut
Which is better, Trade Republic or Revolut? Side-by-side 2026 fees, FCA/EU regulation, inactivity costs and platform fit.
| Decision factor | Trade Republic | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Score profile | ||
| BrokerSearcher radar | Overall 4.3 / Beginners 4.4 / Diversity 3.8 / Costs 4.7 | Overall 4.2 / Beginners 3.8 / Diversity 3.8 / Costs 4.8 |
| Overall score | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Best fit | Beginner investors who want stocks, ETFs, and a mobile-first interface without heavy platform complexity. | Existing Revolut banking customers, Small casual investors, Investors wanting one finance super app, Fractional share beginners who want a regulated platform with real stocks, real etfs, bonds access. |
| General information | ||
| Home base |  | |
| Founded | 2015 | 2015 |
| Minimum deposit | €0 | €0 |
| Platforms | Trade Republic App (iOS/Android) and Web App | Revolut App and Trading Terminal (desktop, Trading Pro/Ultra) |
| Countries available | 9 markets | 1 markets |
| Safety and regulation | ||
| Regulators | BaFin, Bundesbank, and Banco de Portugal (branch registration) | Bank of Lithuania, FCA, and ECB |
| Investor protection | €100,000 | €20,000 |
| Segregated accounts | ||
| Negative balance protection | ||
| Products available | ||
| Real stocks | ||
| Real ETFs | ||
| Fractional shares | ||
| Bonds | ||
| Funds | ||
| Options | ||
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| CFDs | ||
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| Crypto route | ||
| Costs | ||
| EU stock orders | €1 flat fee | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| US stock orders | €1 flat fee | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| EU ETF orders | €1 flat fee | Free allowance, then percentage fee |
| Currency conversion | Included in spread | Fee depends on market and order type |
| Custody | No ticket fee listed | No ticket fee listed |
| Inactivity | No monthly inactivity fee listed | No monthly inactivity fee listed |
Quick verdict
Trade Republic currently leads this matchup on overall score (4.3/5), while Revolut is the cost pick and Trade Republic the beginner pick. Scores blend trust, product range, costs and platform quality — your own priority decides the winner.
Revolut
Revolut lets Ireland's millions of existing app users buy US and EU stocks and ETFs from EUR 1 with fractional shares, inside the same app they use for banking - and Irish customers hold local IE IBAN accounts through Revolut's Irish branch.
Comparison FAQ
Which broker scores highest overall in this comparison?
Trade Republic has the highest overall BrokerSearcher score here at 4.3/5. That score blends trust, product range, cost signals, and beginner friction from the dataset.
Which broker looks best for beginners?
Trade Republic leads the beginner score at 4.4/5. This favors lower starting friction, listed-market access, simple product paths, and account-cost clarity.
Which broker has the broadest product range?
Trade Republic has the strongest diversity score in this comparison at 3.8/5. Product range includes available instruments, platform breadth, and market coverage.
Which broker looks strongest on costs?
Revolut leads the cost score at 4.8/5. Cost scores read across order fees, custody, inactivity, funding, and minimum-deposit friction where the dataset provides enough detail.
Go deeper before deciding
- Broker Fees Explained — every cost layer behind the numbers above.
- What Happens If Your Broker Goes Bankrupt? — segregation and compensation limits for both entities.
- How to Choose an Online Broker — the five-gate due-diligence framework.
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