VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which interactive investor competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a interactive investor replacement? We've profiled 20 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: European investors looking for low-cost self-directed access to stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, options, and futures.
Watch for: Execution-only broker: DEGIRO does not provide investment advice or portfolio management.
Best for: UK tax residents looking for commission-free app-first investing with a free GIA, ISA, and SIPP.
Watch for: UK tax residents only: Opening requires UK tax residence and a qualifying same-name GBP account. U.S. citizens and dual nationals are not accepted.
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 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: European investors looking for low-cost self-directed access to stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, options, and futures.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: UK investors looking for taxable, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, company, and pension accounts with one provider.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: UK investors looking for broad funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, ISA, LISA, junior, trust, and pension accounts in one established platform.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: UK tax residents looking for commission-free app-first investing with a free GIA, ISA, and SIPP.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: U.S. Bank of America customers valuing linked banking, immediate eligible transfers, and relationship-level visibility.
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Bottom line: U.S. self-directed investors who need several account types, research, retirement administration, and multiple trading platforms.
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Bottom line: European investors comparing low-cost broker plans for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto ETPs, derivatives, and savings plans.
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Bottom line: Active investors who need global multi-asset access, advanced orders, APIs, and volume-based commissions.
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Bottom line: Eligible U.S. traders looking for mobile, web, and desktop execution with $0 online commissions for U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Eligible investors looking for app-first commission-free stock and ETF execution with multi-currency Invest accounts.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: U.S. investors who want brokerage, trading platforms, research, tax workflows, and several asset classes in one account.
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Bottom line: U.S. investors looking for $0 online stock and most ETF trades, research, tax documents, and several account types.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Canadian residents who want self-directed investing through a BMO brokerage.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Canadian residents who want self-directed investing through an RBC brokerage.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Eligible European residents who want a depot without custody fees and with low-cost gettex execution.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Canadian residents who want self-directed brokerage linked to CIBC banking.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: U.S. and supported international investors seeking $0 online stock, ETF, mutual-fund, and options commissions.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Japan residents who need Japanese and U.S. securities in one self-directed account.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
Bottom line: Canadian residents seeking $0 online Canadian and U.S. stock and ETF commissions.
Pricing checked 2026-09-02 via pricing.
Bottom line: Canadian residents seeking $0 online equity, ETF and mutual-fund commissions.
Pricing checked 2026-08-23 via pricing.
DEGIRO is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Smart/Direct Routing and News coverage and flatexDEGIRO Bank SE provides execution-only service without investment advice or portfolio management. and DEGIRO covers more than 45 markets across 30 countries. Product access depends on the local site and account profile. features (workflow overlap ~100%).
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Smart/Direct Routing, News, Calendar, and Options.
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Categories the alternatives add beyond interactive investor.
Free options
0/20
0 picks introduce a free tier you can start with.
Mobile ready
20/20
20 matches support mobile alongside interactive investor.
API availability
2/20
2 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
2 starred / 2 tested
2 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 2 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
89%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
interactive investor users most often consider DEGIRO, AJ Bell, and Hargreaves Lansdown as their go-to alternatives.
Expect deep coverage across Advanced Order Types, Brokerage, Downloadable Tax Reports, Portfolio, and Watchlist, so you can port most interactive investor workflows without much friction.
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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).
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