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CypruseToro vs Robinhood
What each one charges, who licenses it, and how they rank against each other country by country.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
The short version
We rank both for crypto in 9 countries, and Robinhood comes out ahead in every one of them.
We score each country separately, based on the company that would actually hold your account there, so check your own country in the table below.
Of the 3 fees we could compare, Robinhood is cheaper on 2 and one is the same.
Both hold top-tier (tier-1) licences: eToro from FCA, ASIC, SEC / FINRA and NYDFS, Robinhood from SEC / FINRA and NYDFS.
- Robinhood is cheaper for US stock orders: $0 per order, compared with $2 per order at eToro.Edge: Robinhood
- Neither charges an inactivity fee.
- Robinhood doesn't charge a withdrawal fee; eToro charges up to $5.Edge: Robinhood
- We list eToro in 12 of the 14 countries we cover and Robinhood in 9. They overlap in 9.Edge: eToro
- Only eToro offers CFDs.
- Robinhood gets more search attention than eToro (Market Signal 80 vs 71). That tells you how well known it is, not how good it is.
Where you can use each one
Where each one ranks on our list in every country we cover, its Coinish Score there, and the company that would hold your account. If a broker isn't allowed to take clients from a country, it isn't on that country's list.
Crypto exchanges
| Country | eToro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | #8 of 2169/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 2172/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Croatia | #8 of 1969/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Cyprus | #8 of 1969/100Locally licensed eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Germany | #8 of 2169/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 2172/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Italy | #8 of 1969/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Netherlands | #8 of 1969/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Portugal | #8 of 1969/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| Spain | #8 of 1969/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | #5 of 1972/100EU passport Robinhood Europe UAB · Bank of Lithuania |
| United States | #3 of 671/100Locally licensed eToro NY LLC · NYDFS | #2 of 674/100Locally licensed Robinhood Crypto, LLC · NYDFS |
| Australia | #4 of 771/100Locally licensed eToro AUS Capital Limited · ASIC | Not listed |
| United Arab Emirates | #3 of 569/100Locally licensed eToro (ME) Limited · FSRA (ADGM) | Not listed |
| United Kingdom | #3 of 570/100Locally licensed eToro (UK) Ltd · FCA | Not listed |
Stock brokers & investing apps
| Country | eToro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| United States | #4 of 973/100Locally licensed eToro USA Securities Inc. · SEC / FINRA | #1 of 980/100Locally licensed Robinhood Financial LLC · SEC / FINRA |
| Australia | #4 of 873/100Locally licensed eToro AUS Capital Limited · ASIC | Not listed |
| Austria | #1 of 871/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Croatia | #1 of 871/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Cyprus | #1 of 971/100Locally licensed eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Germany | #1 of 1271/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Italy | #1 of 1171/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Netherlands | #2 of 1071/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Portugal | #1 of 971/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| Spain | #1 of 971/100EU passport eToro (Europe) Ltd · CySEC | Not listed |
| United Arab Emirates | #2 of 671/100Locally licensed eToro (ME) Limited · FSRA (ADGM) | Not listed |
| United Kingdom | #3 of 773/100Locally licensed eToro (UK) Ltd · FCA | Not listed |
Fees and features side by side
| eToro | Robinhood | |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Stocks & ETFs, CFDs, Crypto, Copy trading | Stocks & ETFs, Options, Crypto |
| Owner | eToro Group Ltd (listed on Nasdaq) | Robinhood Markets, Inc. |
| EUR/USD all-in cost | Not verified yet | Not verified yet |
| US stock commission | $2 per order | $0 per order |
| Crypto trading fee | 1%, app fee per trade (no order book) | 0.95%, base-tier taker fee on the order book |
| Currency conversion fee | Not verified yet | 0.1% |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
| Withdrawal fee | Up to $5 | None |
| Minimum deposit | $50 (eToro USA Securities Inc.) | $0 (Robinhood Financial LLC) |
| Instruments | 10,000+ | Not verified yet |
| Fractional shares | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | eToro web platform, eToro mobile app | Robinhood app, Robinhood Legend (desktop) |
| Deposit methods | Bank transfer, Credit/debit card, Trustly (online banking), SEPA transfer | Bank transfer |
| Withdrawal time (stated) | status email within 2 business days; up to 10 business days by method | standard bank transfer: 1 day on Robinhood (bank may take longer) |
| Demo account | Yes | Not verified yet |
| Support | Not verified yet |
Every figure comes from the broker's own pages or its regulator. You'll find the sources in each review (eToro, Robinhood).
Licences
eToro
- eToro (Europe) Ltd: CySEC (Tier 2)
- eToro (UK) Ltd: FCA (Tier 1)
- eToro AUS Capital Limited: ASIC (Tier 1)
- eToro USA Securities Inc.: SEC / FINRA (Tier 1)
- eToro (Seychelles) Ltd: FSA Seychelles (Tier 3 (offshore))
- eToro NY LLC: NYDFS (Tier 1)
- eToro (ME) Limited: FSRA (ADGM) (Tier 2)
Robinhood
- Robinhood Financial LLC: SEC / FINRA (Tier 1)
- Robinhood Europe UAB: Bank of Lithuania (Tier 2)
- Robinhood Crypto, LLC: NYDFS (Tier 1)
eToro vs Robinhood: common questions
Which is better, eToro or Robinhood?
We rank both for crypto in 9 countries, and Robinhood comes out ahead in every one of them. For reference, eToro's best ranking is #1 of 30 CFD brokers in Cyprus, and Robinhood's best ranking is #1 of 9 stock brokers & investing apps in the United States.
Is eToro cheaper than Robinhood?
Robinhood is cheaper for US stock orders: $0 per order, compared with $2 per order at eToro. Neither charges an inactivity fee. Robinhood doesn't charge a withdrawal fee; eToro charges up to $5.
Is eToro or Robinhood better regulated?
Both hold top-tier (tier-1) licences: eToro from FCA, ASIC, SEC / FINRA and NYDFS, Robinhood from SEC / FINRA and NYDFS. Which company you actually sign up with depends on where you live; the country table on this page names it for each one.
Can I use both eToro and Robinhood where I live?
We list eToro in 12 of the 14 countries we cover and Robinhood in 9. They overlap in 9. For crypto, you'll find both on our lists in Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain, among others.