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Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which Rakuten Securities competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a Rakuten 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 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.
Best for: Japan residents who need Japanese and U.S. securities in one self-directed account.
Watch for: Japan residents only: The ordinary account is limited to Japan residents and is restricted when a customer becomes non-resident.
Our ranked order by workflow overlap and quality.
Bottom line: Japan residents who need domestic shares, U.S. securities, funds, bonds, and derivatives in one account.
No additional capabilities listed.
No missing capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Japan residents who need Japanese and U.S. securities in one self-directed account.
No additional capabilities listed.
No missing capabilities listed.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
SBI Securities is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Zero Revolution lists ¥0 brokerage for eligible domestic cash, margin and S-share orders under its conditions. and U.S. security 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 Rakuten Securities.
The current list stays tightly aligned with Rakuten Securities for now.
Free to start
0/2
0 of 2 start free, which Rakuten 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 Rakuten 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 Rakuten Securities categories each alternative covers.
SBI Securities and Monex Securities share the most workflows with Rakuten 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. Rakuten 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.