Comparison Interactive Brokers vs Robinhood

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Interactive Brokers vs Robinhood. Which of them: Interactive Brokers or Robinhood a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. The commission fee of Interactive Brokers on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $0.005, and Robinhood has a commission fee of commission-free. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Interactive Brokers has a commission fee of $0 + $0.70 per contract, Robinhood has a commission fee of commission-free. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Interactive Brokers provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor, and Robinhood provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Crypto Trading. Concerning the platforms, Interactive Brokers uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Robinhood uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 in United States, and it is regulated by NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. And Robinhood was founded in 2013 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. We can withdraw funds from Interactive Brokers with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And Robinhood provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is free. The withdrawal time for Interactive Brokers is 3-5 days, and that one for Robinhood is 5 days trading holding period for uninvested funds.

Overall, Interactive Brokers boasts 4.1 stars versus Robinhood 3.4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Interactive Brokers
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Robinhood
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Interactive Brokers
Stock
$0.005
ETFs
$0
Options
$0 + $0.70 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95
Bonds
0.1% of face value
Forex Spreads
0.20 basis points
Futures
$0.85 per contract
Metals
0.15 basis points
Cryptocurrency
$5 per contract
Robinhood
Stock
Commission-free
ETFs
Commission-free
Options
Commission-free
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
N/A
Futures
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
Commission-free

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Interactive Brokers
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Robinhood
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Interactive Brokers
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Robinhood
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Interactive Brokers
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Robinhood
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Interactive Brokers
Android App
iOS App
Robinhood
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Robinhood
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Interactive Brokers
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Robinhood
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
5 days trading holding period for uninvested funds
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Interactive Brokers
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1978
Regulated By
NYSE, FINRA, SIPC
Robinhood
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Interactive Brokers
Phone
1 (877) 442-2757
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
Robinhood
Phone
No
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No

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