VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which Freetrade competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a Freetrade replacement? We've profiled 6 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: UK investors looking for taxable, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, company, and pension accounts with one provider.
Watch for: UK tax residence required: New online accounts require UK tax residence. U.S. and Canadian citizens or tax residents are excluded.
Best for: UK investors with larger or consolidated portfolios who prefer flat monthly platform fees to percentage custody charges.
Watch for: Monthly subscription required: Funded accounts pay £5.99, £14.99, or £39.99 monthly, so small portfolios may find percentage or free platforms cheaper.
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: UK investors looking for broad funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, and pension accounts in one established platform.
Watch for: Percentage platform charge: Funds and most listed assets carry 0.35% entry-tier account charges, with different tiers, caps, and junior-account exceptions.
Our ranked order by workflow overlap and quality.
Bottom line: UK investors looking for taxable, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, company, and pension accounts with one provider.
No additional capabilities listed.
No missing capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: UK investors looking for broad funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, and pension accounts in one established platform.
No additional capabilities listed.
No missing capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: UK investors with larger or consolidated portfolios who prefer flat monthly platform fees to percentage custody charges.
No additional capabilities listed.
No missing capabilities listed.
Subscription
Bottom line: Eligible investors looking for app-first commission-free stock and ETF execution with multi-currency Invest accounts.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: UK and European investors who want a multi-currency app for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and investment plans.
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
AJ Bell is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Portfolio while adding Share custody is 0.25% with monthly caps from £2.50 to £10 depending on the account wrapper. and Fund custody is generally 0.25% on the first £250,000, 0.10% on the next £250,000, then zero. features (workflow overlap ~100%).
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like AI Research, Stock Ideas, ETF Analysis, and Fund Analysis.
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Categories the alternatives add beyond Freetrade.
Free to start
0/6
0 of 6 start free, which Freetrade does not.
Paid plans from
Not listed
No comparable monthly prices are listed for these alternatives.
Mobile app
6 of 6
6 have a mobile app, like Freetrade.
API access
1 of 6
1 expose an API or data feed, usually on a paid plan.
Hands-on tested
1 of 6
1 tested hands-on. 1 are analyst picks.
Coverage overlap
90%
Average share of Freetrade categories each alternative covers.
AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, and interactive investor share the most workflows with Freetrade, in that order. Start with the one whose Keep list matches what you use daily.
Between them the top matches cover Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports, Portfolio, and Watchlist. Freetrade 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.