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eToro vs Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

eToro adds Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) skips.

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) includes Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Financials, and Options & Derivatives categories that eToro omits.

eToro 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., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) is known for: Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee)., Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades., and Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals..

eToro has a free tier, while Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) requires a paid plan.

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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Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

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A leading U.S. brokerage offering commission-free stock and ETF trades, plus robust platforms for both casual investors and active traders. Options contracts are priced at $0.65 each. Advanced conditional order types and streaming Level II data are available through Active Trader Pro, Fidelity’s professional desktop platform.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

Pricing

Other

Quick highlights

Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee).
Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades.
Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals.
Supports advanced conditional orders including Contingent, Multi-Contingent, OCO, OTO, and OTOCO, both on Fidelity.com and within Active Trader Pro.
Options chain displays real-time Greeks and supports multi-leg strategies inside Active Trader Pro.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Portfolio plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

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.

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Distinct strengths include:

Smart/Direct Routing

Order Book / Level II

Financials

Options & Derivatives

Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee).
Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades.
Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals.
Supports advanced conditional orders including Contingent, Multi-Contingent, OCO, OTO, and OTOCO, both on Fidelity.com and within Active Trader Pro.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News Unique: Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News Unique: Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Financials, Options & Derivatives
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile, Desktop
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee). Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades. Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals. Supports advanced conditional orders including Contingent, Multi-Contingent, OCO, OTO, and OTOCO, both on Fidelity.com and within Active Trader Pro. Options chain displays real-time Greeks and supports multi-leg strategies inside Active Trader Pro. International trading access spanning 25 countries and 16 currencies for direct equity purchases outside the U.S.
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 eToro and Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

eToro offers a free entry point, while Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access eToro and Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)?

Both eToro and Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) 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?

eToro differentiates itself with 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., whereas Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) stands out for Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee)., Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades., and Active Trader Pro® desktop platform provides streaming market data, Level II quotes with time & sales, and real-time analytics with trading signals..

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