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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Cash App vs Charles Schwab comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Cash App adds Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that Charles Schwab skips.

Charles Schwab includes Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters, and Screeners categories that Cash App omits.

Cash App highlights: Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs..

Charles Schwab is known for: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..

Cash App has a free tier, while Charles Schwab requires a paid plan.

Cash App

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A U.S.-only brokerage (18+) offering $0-commission stock and ETF trading with fractional shares, plus integrated Bitcoin trading and Lightning transfers. Custom trigger-based orders are supported for both stocks and Bitcoin, though they are not traditional limit orders. Tax documents can be downloaded directly from the web Documents portal.

Platforms

Mobile

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.
Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions.

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Charles Schwab

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One of the largest US brokerages, combining commission-free stock and ETF trading with deep functionality through the thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, and mobile). Options are priced at $0.65 per contract, with 24/5 trading on over a thousand stocks and ETFs. Investors can trade futures and forex (approval required), use paperMoney® for risk-free practice, and even buy fractional shares of S&P 500 companies starting at $5 through Stock Slices®. Schwab also provides flexible alerts, advanced order types, tax integrations, and access to research and screeners—all backed by decades of brand trust.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

Pricing

Other

Quick highlights

Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.
Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Brokerage, and Portfolio.

Where they differ

Cash App

Distinct strengths include:

Downloadable Tax Reports

Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1.
Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs.
Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.

Charles Schwab

Distinct strengths include:

Watchlist

Options & Derivatives

Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract.
thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.
paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data.
Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Cash App	Charles Schwab
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Brokerage, Portfolio Unique: Downloadable Tax Reports	Shared: Brokerage, Portfolio Unique: Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters, Screeners
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Mobile, Web	Web, Mobile, Desktop
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1. Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs. Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs. Round Ups automatically invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance. Custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin; these are not limit orders or guaranteed executions. Bitcoin trading is fully integrated, with send/receive support via the Lightning Network — typically instant and free during trading hours.	Unique Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract. thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs. paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data. Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC. Fractional share investing via Stock Slices®: S&P 500 companies, starting from $5. Advanced order types supported, including OCO brackets and conditional orders.
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 Cash App and Charles Schwab both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Cash App offers a free entry point, while Charles Schwab requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Cash App and Charles Schwab?

Both Cash App and Charles Schwab 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?

Cash App differentiates itself with Commission-free stock and ETF trading with fractional shares; investing starts at $1., Coverage includes more than 1,800 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Auto Invest lets users schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks or ETFs., whereas Charles Schwab stands out for Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..

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