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Cash App vs eToro 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 eToro skips.

eToro includes Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education 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..

eToro is known for: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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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eToro

etoro.com

A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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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.

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Cash App	eToro
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Brokerage, Portfolio Unique: Downloadable Tax Reports	Shared: Brokerage, Portfolio Unique: Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, 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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free
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 Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30). Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app. CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum. Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees. Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio. Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.
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 eToro 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.

Do Cash App and eToro require subscriptions?

Both Cash App and eToro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Cash App and eToro?

Both Cash App and eToro 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 eToro stands out for Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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