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Charles Schwab vs In Practise comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, and Screeners coverage that In Practise skips.

In Practise includes Transcripts, and Playbooks & Case Studies categories that Charles Schwab omits.

Charles Schwab 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., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..

In Practise is known for: Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors., Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month., and Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration..

In Practise keeps a free entry point that Charles Schwab lacks.

Charles Schwab ships a mobile app. In Practise is web/desktop only.

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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In Practise

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A research library of executive interviews created for long-term fundamental investors. The free plan (forever free) includes around 40+ interviews per year and a weekly newsletter, while paid membership unlocks the full library, additional research, and integration with podcast apps. The Partner program lets clients commission and publish interviews (with a short exclusivity window) or keep them private; interviews typically cost $500 each.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors.
Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month.
Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration.
Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access.
Podcast integration: accounts can be linked to Spotify or accessed through an RSS feed for other players.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Videos, Blogs, and Newsletters.

Where they differ

Charles Schwab

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage

Portfolio

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.

In Practise

Distinct strengths include:

Transcripts

Playbooks & Case Studies

Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors.
Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month.
Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration.
Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Charles Schwab	In Practise
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Videos, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Screeners	Shared: Videos, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Transcripts, Playbooks & Case Studies
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, Desktop	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Other	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors. Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month. Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration. Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access. Podcast integration: accounts can be linked to Spotify or accessed through an RSS feed for other players. Every interview page includes a full transcript and downloadable PDF version.
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 Charles Schwab and In Practise both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Charles Schwab ships a dedicated mobile experience, while In Practise focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Charles Schwab differentiates itself with 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., whereas In Practise stands out for Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors., Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month., and Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration..

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