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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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eToro vs N26 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, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that N26 skips.

N26 includes Wealth Management 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..

N26 is known for: Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..

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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N26

n26.com

Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.

Platforms

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Brokerage, and Watchlist.

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.

N26

Distinct strengths include:

Wealth Management

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	N26
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Brokerage, Watchlist Unique: Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Brokerage, Watchlist Unique: Wealth Management
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Mobile
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 Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers. Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans. Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market). Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules. Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious. Platform fees for BlackRock funds vary by plan tier, ranging from 0.59% (Standard) down to 0.29% (Metal), charged monthly.
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 N26 both support?

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

Do eToro and N26 require subscriptions?

Both eToro and N26 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access eToro and N26?

Both eToro and N26 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 N26 stands out for Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..

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