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Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which CommSec competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a CommSec replacement? We've profiled 4 alternatives by workflow fit, pricing flexibility, caveats, and platform access. Whether you need a free option to trial, mobile-ready workflows, or API integrations, this list helps you choose what to test first.
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Best for: Australian tax residents who prefer flat-rate CHESS-sponsored ASX trading.
Watch for: Australian tax residents only: Customers who are not Australian residents for tax purposes cannot open or maintain the account.
Best for: Active investors who need global multi-asset access, advanced orders, APIs, and volume-based commissions.
Watch for: Commission and market-data details vary by market: The record contains separate stock, ETF, options, futures, crypto, and market-data pricing notes by region and product.
Best for: Australian residents building long-term ASX and U.S. stock or ETF portfolios with automation.
Watch for: Australia-only eligibility: Applicants cannot be resident or tax resident of another country, and U.S. investing is limited to individual entity accounts.
Best for: Australian tax residents looking for one interface for direct CHESS-sponsored ASX holdings and custodied U.S. stocks.
Watch for: Australia-only onboarding: The Australian route requires both an Australian residential address and Australian tax residency.
Our ranked order by workflow overlap and quality.
Bottom line: Australian tax residents who prefer flat-rate CHESS-sponsored ASX trading.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Australian tax residents looking for one interface for direct CHESS-sponsored ASX holdings and custodied U.S. stocks.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Australian residents building long-term ASX and U.S. stock or ETF portfolios with automation.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Active investors who need global multi-asset access, advanced orders, APIs, and volume-based commissions.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Selfwealth is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Australian holdings are directly CHESS-sponsored under a customer HIN. and New U.S. applications are limited to one individual portfolio per login and require an active ASX account. features (workflow overlap ~100%).
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Paper Trading, and Screeners.
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Categories the alternatives add beyond CommSec.
Free to start
0/4
0 of 4 start free, which CommSec does not.
Paid plans from
Not listed
No comparable monthly prices are listed for these alternatives.
Mobile app
4 of 4
4 have a mobile app, like CommSec.
API access
1 of 4
1 expose an API or data feed, usually on a paid plan.
Hands-on tested
1 of 4
1 tested hands-on. 1 are analyst picks.
Coverage overlap
95%
Average share of CommSec categories each alternative covers.
Selfwealth, Stake, and Pearler share the most workflows with CommSec, in that order. Start with the one whose Keep list matches what you use daily.
Between them the top matches cover Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports, Options, Portfolio, and Watchlist. CommSec workflows in those areas move over as they are. The Lose column on each card names what does not.
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This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.