Robinhood$0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options
- Published fee
- $0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options
- Minimum deposit
- 0 $
Broker comparison
Robinhood vs.
Trading212
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Updated: October 2026
See comparisonRobinhood
Trading212VS
Summary
Your goal decides.
Robinhood (US) and Trading 212 (EU/UK) both offer commission-free investing but in different regions. Robinhood scores with US options and crypto, Trading 212 with fractional shares, ISA accounts (UK) and interest on cash. EU/UK investors pick Trading 212, US investors Robinhood.
RobinhoodCommission-free US broker that revolutionized stock trading
Trading212Commission-free stock trading with fractional shares
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Robinhood | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Robinhood App, Robinhood Web | Trading 212 App, Trading 212 Web |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex |
| Options trading | Yes, commission-free US options | Options coming soon |
| Fee model | $0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options | €0 commission, tight spreads |
| Minimum deposit | 0 $ | 1 € |
| Regulation | SEC/FINRA | FCA/CySEC |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Robinhood
Robinhood App, Robinhood Web
Trading212
Trading 212 App, Trading 212 Web
Product types
Robinhood
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Crypto
Trading212
Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex
Options trading
Robinhood
Yes, commission-free US options
Trading212
Options coming soon
Fee model
Robinhood
$0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options
Trading212
€0 commission, tight spreads
Minimum deposit
Robinhood
0 $
Trading212
1 €
Regulation
Robinhood
SEC/FINRA
Trading212
FCA/CySEC
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
RobinhoodTrading212€0 commission, tight spreads
- Published fee
- €0 commission, tight spreads
- Minimum deposit
- 1 €
- Spread figure
- EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (CFD), 0% stock commission, FX conversion 0.15%
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
RobinhoodCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationTrading212Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
RobinhoodStocksETFsOptionsCrypto
Trading212StocksETFsCFDsForex
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
RobinhoodRobinhood App · Robinhood Web
Robinhood offers trading through the Robinhood App and Robinhood Web. The mobile app is the centerpiece of the offering, known for its intuitive, minimalist user interface. It enables quick trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies in just a few clicks. The web platform offers enhanced charting features and account management. Both platforms are designed for simplicity but offer fewer professional analysis tools than competitors.
Explore platformTrading212Trading 212 App · Trading 212 Web
Trading212 offers the Trading 212 App and web platform. Both are designed for maximum simplicity: clear price display, one-tap buying, automatic savings plans (Pies), fractional shares, and portfolio analysis. MT4/MT5 are not supported.
Explore platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
RobinhoodCommission-free US broker that revolutionized stock trading
- Completely commission-free trading
- Very user-friendly app
- Fractional shares from $1
- Only available for US customers
- Limited research and analysis tools
Trading212Commission-free stock trading with fractional shares
- No commissions
- Very low minimum deposit
- User-friendly app
- No BaFin regulation
- Limited research tools
Find the broker that fits
Robinhood oder Trading212?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
VS
- Fees
- Platform
- Regulation
- Matching lessons
Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
In-depth analysis
Entry and fees: Robinhood asks for no minimum deposit, Trading212 for a symbolic euro. Both trade stocks and ETFs commission-free, and in both cases the real cost question sits elsewhere. Trading212 states an FX conversion of 0.15% and, for CFDs, a EUR/USD spread from 1.2 pip. Robinhood states no commission and funds itself through payment for order flow, with a quoted execution of around 50 ms. That is the honest comparison: a small, stated conversion fee against a model where the cost sits in the execution rather than on the invoice.
Products and platforms: On options Robinhood is ahead — and ahead today. Robinhood trades US options commission-free, while Trading212 lists options in its record as "coming soon", announced but not available. On everything else Trading212 is the broader of the two: stocks, ETFs, CFDs and forex against Robinhood's stocks, ETFs, options and crypto. Fractional shares exist on both sides. On platforms both offer app and web, both without MT4 or MT5, and both note limited research tools in their own profiles.
Profile and verdict: Here too availability decides first. Robinhood (3.9/5 from 2,500 reviews, founded 2013 in Menlo Park) is SEC- and FINRA-regulated and open only to US customers. Trading212 (4.6/5 from 1,892 reviews, founded 2004 in London) is FCA- and CySEC-regulated rather than BaFin-regulated, and offers German-language support. For European readers, then, Trading212 is often the only realistic one of the two — and, at 4.6/5, the higher-rated as well. If you are in the US and want to trade options, you end up at Robinhood.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Robinhood and Trading212?
Robinhood: $0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options. Trading212: €0 commission, tight spreads. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Robinhood or Trading212?
Robinhood offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Crypto. Trading212 offers Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex.
How are Robinhood and Trading212 regulated?
The broker profiles list SEC/FINRA for Robinhood and FCA/CySEC for Trading212. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Robinhood or Trading212 better for beginners?
Robinhood lists a 0 $ minimum deposit and offers Robinhood App, Robinhood Web. Trading212 lists 1 € and offers Trading 212 App, Trading 212 Web. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Robinhood vs Trading212: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Robinhood (3.9/5, 2500 reviews) and Trading212 (4.6/5, 1892 reviews) depends on your needs. Robinhood: Commission-free US broker that revolutionized stock trading. Trading212: Commission-free stock trading with fractional shares.
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