Charles Schwab adds Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, and Newsletters coverage that TipRanks skips.
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Charles Schwab vs TipRanks comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TipRanks includes Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, and Stock Comparison 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..
TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
TipRanks keeps a free entry point that Charles Schwab lacks.
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.
Categories
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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TipRanks
tipranks.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.
Categories
Top Analysts
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Stock Ideas
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
Scores
Financials
Flags
App & Website Traffic
Insider Data
Institutional Data
Which ETF includes this Stock?
ETF Overview
ETF Holdings
ETF Performance
ETF Comparison
News
News Sentiment
Alerts
Calendar
Portfolio
Watchlist
Stock Comparison
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
- Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and News plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Charles Schwab
Distinct strengths include:
Brokerage
Options & Derivatives
Paper Trading
Advanced Order Types
Smart/Direct Routing
Order Book / Level II
Videos
Blogs
- 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.
TipRanks
Distinct strengths include:
Top Analysts
ETF Screeners
Stock Ideas
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
Scores
Financials
- Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
- Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
- Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
- Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Charles Schwab | TipRanks |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Screeners Unique: Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Videos, Blogs, Newsletters | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Screeners Unique: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Stock Comparison |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Currencies | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Charles Schwab and TipRanks both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
TipRanks 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 Charles Schwab and TipRanks?
Both Charles Schwab and TipRanks 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?
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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
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