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Head-to-head

eToro vs Glassnode comparison

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

Quick takeaways

eToro adds Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Glassnode skips.

Glassnode includes On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, and Data APIs 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..

Glassnode is known for: Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., and Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram..

eToro ships a mobile app. Glassnode is web/desktop only.

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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Glassnode

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On-chain market intelligence platform covering BTC, ETH and multi-asset crypto with derivatives, spot/ETF, and DeFi datasets. Studio offers charts, Workbench (custom formulas), dashboards and alerts (email/Telegram). A production REST API is available as a paid add-on to the Professional plan, with plan-based credits and rate limiting. Metric resolutions include 10-minute, 1-hour, daily, weekly and monthly; new datapoints typically publish ~10 minutes after each aggregation window ends. Entity-adjusted and point-in-time metric variants are available for backtesting integrity.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.
REST API with API-key auth and plan-based credits; bulk endpoints available.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Alerts, and Data Visualizations.

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.

Glassnode

Distinct strengths include:

Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Glassnode
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Data Visualizations Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Alerts, Data Visualizations Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, Data APIs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Cryptos, Futures, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
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 Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics. Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas. Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram. Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows. REST API with API-key auth and plan-based credits; bulk endpoints available. DeFi protocol coverage (e.g., Uniswap, Lido, Maker, Compound) via API endpoints.
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 Glassnode both support?

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

Do eToro and Glassnode require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

eToro ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Glassnode focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Glassnode stands out for Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., and Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram..

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