VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Replacement verdicts
Curated replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing flexibility, and platform access. Use this list to decide which SMARTBROKER+ competitor is worth testing first.
Looking for a SMARTBROKER+ replacement? We've profiled 7 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: European investors comparing low-cost broker plans for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto ETPs, derivatives, and savings plans.
Watch for: Region-limited broker: Coverage is focused on supported European countries and local regulatory/product availability.
Best for: Eligible investors looking for app-first commission-free stock and ETF execution with multi-currency Invest accounts.
Watch for: Invest and CFD are different products: Invest positions represent beneficial ownership of supported securities. CFDs are leveraged derivatives without ownership of the underlying asset.
Best for: UK and European investors who want a multi-currency app for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and investment plans.
Watch for: Brokerage first: Lightyear is an investing platform and broker, not a full research terminal, custom screener engine, or strategy backtesting product.
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.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: European investors comparing low-cost broker plans for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto ETPs, derivatives, and savings plans.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
Bottom line: Eligible investors looking for app-first commission-free stock and ETF execution with multi-currency Invest accounts.
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: Residents of eight supported European countries who prefer an app-first stock and ETF broker.
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
Bottom line: Revolut customers who want investing inside the same money app.
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction
DEGIRO is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Advanced Order Types and Smart/Direct Routing 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 Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, and Calendar.
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Categories the alternatives add beyond SMARTBROKER+.
Free to start
0/7
0 of 7 start free, which SMARTBROKER+ does not.
Paid plans from
Not listed
No comparable monthly prices are listed for these alternatives.
Mobile app
7 of 7
7 have a mobile app, like SMARTBROKER+.
API access
1 of 7
1 expose an API or data feed, usually on a paid plan.
Hands-on tested
3 of 7
3 tested hands-on. 3 are analyst picks.
Coverage overlap
93%
Average share of SMARTBROKER+ categories each alternative covers.
DEGIRO, Scalable Capital, and Trading 212 share the most workflows with SMARTBROKER+, 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, Portfolio, and Watchlist. SMARTBROKER+ 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.