★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Cash App vs Revolut (Invest)
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Cash App
Free · Mobile · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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Revolut (Invest)
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile · Web
- You care about watchlist, alerts, and news, things Cash App doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Cash App and Revolut (Invest) cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, brokerage, portfolio, and downloadable tax reports), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Revolut (Invest) simply does more: 9 categories to Cash App's 3, including watchlist, alerts, and news. Cash App counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- Revolut (Invest)
- Free trial
- Revolut (Invest)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Revolut (Invest)9 vs 3 categories
- Asset coverage
- Revolut (Invest)Adds bonds and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | 4 limits: Cash App Investing: stock etf commission: $0, Cash App Investing: minimum stock purchase: $1 +2 more | 6 limits: Standard: commission free orders: 0, Plus: commission free orders: 0 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 3 | 9 |
Regions | North America | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Security | Status page | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Cash App | Visit Revolut (Invest) |
Where each one shines
What Cash App and Revolut (Invest) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Cash App and Revolut (Invest) each do best.What Cash App does best
- Buy and sell U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs with fractional shares and small-dollar purchases where Cash App supports the security.
- Use Auto Invest to schedule recurring purchases of selected stocks, ETFs, or Bitcoin.
- Use Round Ups to invest spare change from Cash App Card purchases into a chosen stock, Bitcoin, or savings balance.
- Trade Bitcoin inside the same app, including send and receive support through the Lightning Network where available.
- Use custom price-triggered orders for stocks and Bitcoin while remembering they are not guaranteed limit orders.
What Revolut (Invest) does best
- Buy and sell stocks, ETFs/ETPs, bonds, crypto, and precious metals where Revolut offers those products in your country.
- Invest from small minimums and manage investing from the same mobile app used for banking, cards, transfers, and broader money workflows.
- Use in-app watchlists, price alerts, market news, and basic portfolio views for simple monitoring.
- Use plan-based commission-free order allowances where available, then pay execution commissions after the allowance is used.
- Use selected ETP investment-plan buys commission-free where Revolut supports that separate investment-plan treatment.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Cash App and Revolut (Invest), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Cash App and Revolut (Invest), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCryptos | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediate |
Regions | North America | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDF | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status page |
Vendor & support | Cash App Investing LLCCountry: United StatesSupport: Phone and Chat | Revolut LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Cash App Investing”stock etf commission: $0 · minimum stock purchase: $1 · +2 more | Free“Standard”commission free orders: 0 |
| Entry paid plan | — | Subscription“Plus”commission free orders: 0 |
| Tier 2 | — | Subscription“Premium”commission free orders: 5 |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Metal”commission free orders: 10 |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Ultra”commission free orders: 10 · trading pro: Included where available |
| Top plan | — | €15/mo“Trading Pro (Eurozone EEA)” |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Cash App and Revolut (Invest)?
Cash App leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and downloadable tax reports, while Revolut (Invest) puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Cash App and Revolut (Invest) cost?
Good news: both Cash App and Revolut (Invest) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Cash App or Revolut (Invest)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Cash App if you prefer its overall approach; go with Revolut (Invest) if you'd rather have watchlist and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Cash App and Revolut (Invest) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. Revolut (Invest) adds bonds and commodities on top.
Which covers international markets: Cash App or Revolut (Invest)?
Revolut (Invest) has documented international coverage (Europe, North America, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Cash App is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I track my portfolio with Cash App or Revolut (Invest)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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