Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Firstrade stacks up against Revolut!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Firstrade is a US discount broker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Revolut is a UK-based fintech startup that offers commission-free stock trading. Revolut Trading Ltd is regulated by the FCA.
Recommended for beginners and investors looking for zero-commission trading, focusing on the US market.
Recommended for beginners looking for free trading and a great mobile-only trading platform.
Firstrade
Firstrade is a US discount broker regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA.
Recommended for beginners and investors looking for zero-commission trading, focusing on the US market.
Revolut
Revolut is a UK-based fintech startup that offers commission-free stock trading. Revolut Trading Ltd is regulated by the FCA.
Recommended for beginners looking for free trading and a great mobile-only trading platform.
Firstrade's service is on par with Revolut's and a comparison of their fees shows that Firstrade's fees are slightly lower than Revolut's.
Account opening takes somewhat more effort at Firstrade compared to Revolut, deposit and withdrawal processes are more complicated at Firstrade, while customer service quality is similar to Revolut's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Firstrade as somewhat better than the platform of Revolut, found that clients have access to slightly more markets and products with Firstrade, while Revolut provides less useful research and education.
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