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Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which Monex Securities competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a Monex Securities replacement? We've profiled 2 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: Japan residents who need Japanese and U.S. securities, funds, bonds, and derivatives in one account.
Watch for: Japan residents only: The modeled account is not open as a general overseas route, and non-resident customers face restrictions.
Best for: Japan residents who need domestic shares, U.S. securities, funds, bonds, and derivatives in one account.
Watch for: Japan residents only: SBI limits opening to domestic residents and states it does not hold overseas securities-business licenses.
Our ranked order by workflow overlap and quality.
Bottom line: Japan residents who need Japanese and U.S. securities, funds, bonds, and derivatives in one account.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Japan residents who need domestic shares, U.S. securities, funds, bonds, and derivatives in one account.
No additional capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Rakuten Securities is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Zero Course domestic cash-equity brokerage is ¥0 when its SOR/R-Cross conditions are accepted. and U.S. stock and ETF commissions are 0.495%, with a $0 minimum and $22 maximum before other charges. features (workflow overlap ~100%).
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Categories the alternatives add beyond Monex Securities.
The current list stays tightly aligned with Monex Securities for now.
Free to start
0/2
0 of 2 start free, which Monex Securities does not.
Paid plans from
Not listed
No comparable monthly prices are listed for these alternatives.
Mobile app
2 of 2
2 have a mobile app, like Monex Securities.
API access
0 of 2
None expose a public API.
Hands-on tested
0 of 2
0 tested hands-on. 0 are analyst picks.
Coverage overlap
100%
Average share of Monex Securities categories each alternative covers.
Rakuten Securities and SBI Securities share the most workflows with Monex Securities, 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. Monex Securities 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.