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Barron's vs Robinhood comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Barron's adds Alerts, Newsletters, and Videos coverage that Robinhood skips.

Robinhood includes Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Advanced Order Types, Order Book / Level II, and Downloadable Tax Reports categories that Barron's omits.

Robinhood keeps a free entry point that Barron's lacks.

In depth comparison

Barron's

barrons.com

Subscription news and analysis service for investors. Digital plans cover Barrons.com and the mobile/tablet apps, while Print + Digital adds weekly Saturday delivery of the magazine. Most premium content is paywalled. Subscriptions also include newsletters, market alerts, and watchlist functionality.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.
Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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Robinhood

robinhood.com

Robinhood is a US and UK brokerage offering commission-free trading in stocks, ETFs, and options, plus access to futures and crypto. Options carry per-contract fees. Robinhood Gold ($5/month after a 30-day trial) unlocks Nasdaq TotalView Level II, Morningstar research, larger instant deposits, and a 3% IRA match for eligible customers. The platform also offers 24-Hour Market trading on select symbols, real crypto wallets with deposits/withdrawals, and an accessible mobile-first design.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold).
Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs.
Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders.
24-Hour Market on select symbols, running Sunday evening through Friday evening ET, alongside extended trading hours.
Options support includes multi-leg strategies such as spreads and iron condors, with a Strategy Builder tool and Greeks displayed in the chain.

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Where they differ

Barron's

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts Newsletters Videos

Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.

Robinhood

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Portfolio Options & Derivatives Advanced Order Types Order Book / Level II Downloadable Tax Reports

Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold).
Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs.
Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders.
24-Hour Market on select symbols, running Sunday evening through Friday evening ET, alongside extended trading hours.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Barron's	Robinhood
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Watchlist Unique: Alerts, Newsletters, Videos	Shared: News, Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Options & Derivatives, Advanced Order Types, Order Book / Level II, Downloadable Tax Reports
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription, Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery). Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online. Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center. Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories. Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. Podcasts including Streetwise, Barron’s Live, and At Barron’s.	Unique Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold). Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs. Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders. 24-Hour Market on select symbols, running Sunday evening through Friday evening ET, alongside extended trading hours. Options support includes multi-leg strategies such as spreads and iron condors, with a Strategy Builder tool and Greeks displayed in the chain. Robinhood Gold ($5/month after a free trial) adds Nasdaq TotalView Level II data, Morningstar research, larger instant deposit limits, and a 3% IRA match.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Barron's and Robinhood both support?

Both platforms cover News, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Robinhood offers a free entry point, while Barron's requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Barron's and Robinhood?

Both Barron's and Robinhood support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Barron's differentiates itself with Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., and Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center., whereas Robinhood stands out for Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold)., Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs., and Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders..

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