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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs Portseido 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, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Portseido skips.

Portseido includes Dividend, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) 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..

Portseido is known for: Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies., Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency., and Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer..

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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Portseido

portseido.com

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Portfolio and dividend tracker covering global stocks, ETFs, and crypto with both web and mobile apps. Free users can track one portfolio with up to 50 transactions. Paid tiers expand limits, add multiple portfolios, and include a 14-day free trial. Dividends and splits are tracked automatically.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies.
Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency.
Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer.
Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments.
Flexible data input: upload broker CSVs, enter transactions manually, or sync from Google Sheets.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, 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.

Portseido

Distinct strengths include:

Dividend

Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies.
Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency.
Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer.
Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Portseido
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: Dividend, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
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	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 Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies. Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency. Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer. Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments. Flexible data input: upload broker CSVs, enter transactions manually, or sync from Google Sheets. Mobile apps for iOS and Android allow real-time tracking of portfolios on the go.
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 Portseido both support?

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

Do eToro and Portseido require subscriptions?

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

How can you access eToro and Portseido?

Both eToro and Portseido 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 Portseido stands out for Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies., Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency., and Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer..

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