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Tool Comparison

eToro vs Perplexity Finance 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, Alerts, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Perplexity Finance skips.

Perplexity Finance includes Screeners, Improved Filings, US Government Trades, Insider Data, Institutional Data, and Options categories that eToro omits.

In depth comparison

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

WebMobile

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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Perplexity Finance

perplexity.ai

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Finance-focused experience inside Perplexity combining asset pages, charts, news, watchlists, screeners, earnings calendar/docs, ownership/government trade views, and cited answers that can reference SEC filings. Finance UI is available on web and in the Perplexity iOS/Android app. Plan gating follows Perplexity tiers (e.g., Free: 5 Pro searches/day; Pro: 300+; Max: unlimited).

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges.
Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage.
Watchlist tab includes an AI-generated briefing across a user’s watchlist using price data and web news.
Natural-language stock screener (“type what you want”) with filters/columns/sorting; screener coverage includes US and Indian equities.
Earnings hub with an earnings calendar and company “Documents” (slides, quarterly reports, earnings releases, etc.); documents are available to all users.

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Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Copy/Social Trading Paper Trading Advanced Order Types Portfolio Alerts Dividends IPO

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.

Perplexity Finance

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Improved Filings US Government Trades Insider Data Institutional Data Options

Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges.
Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage.
Watchlist tab includes an AI-generated briefing across a user’s watchlist using price data and web news.
Natural-language stock screener (“type what you want”) with filters/columns/sorting; screener coverage includes US and Indian equities.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Perplexity Finance
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Alerts, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Watchlist, News, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Screeners, Improved Filings, US Government Trades, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Options
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos, 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, 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 Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges. Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage. Watchlist tab includes an AI-generated briefing across a user’s watchlist using price data and web news. Natural-language stock screener (“type what you want”) with filters/columns/sorting; screener coverage includes US and Indian equities. Earnings hub with an earnings calendar and company “Documents” (slides, quarterly reports, earnings releases, etc.); documents are available to all users. Stock pages support comparison graphs in the price history chart and show consensus analyst estimates on US stocks.
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 eToro and Perplexity Finance both support?

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

Do eToro and Perplexity Finance require subscriptions?

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

How can you access eToro and Perplexity Finance?

Both eToro and Perplexity Finance 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 Perplexity Finance stands out for Upgraded price charts with volume bars, OHLCV tooltips, candlestick/area toggle, compare overlays, SMA indicator, and custom date ranges., Real-time newswire feeds for equities and markets, with headline → full story and related coverage., and Watchlist tab includes an AI-generated briefing across a user’s watchlist using price data and web news..

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