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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs Stocknear 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, Dividends, IPO, and Education coverage that Stocknear skips.

Stocknear includes Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, and AI Chat 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..

Stocknear is known for: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

eToro ships a mobile app. Stocknear 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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Stocknear

stocknear.com

EU-built stock research platform focused on U.S. markets. Features real-time options flow (Benzinga), 15‑min delayed dark-pool prints, analyst targets/ratings, hedge-fund 13F explorer, U.S. Congress trades, earnings calendar/news feed, business metrics, watchlists and alerts, plus an AI Agent for conversational research. Market data/fundamentals/ETF analytics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep; options chains from Intrinio (OPRA). Company is Stocknear GmbH (Siegen, Germany). No public API as of Sept 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
U.S. Congress trading dashboard access.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Watchlist, News, and Alerts plus 5 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.

Stocknear

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners

Options & Derivatives

Dark Pool & Off-Exchange

Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History.
Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Stocknear
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Dividends, IPO, Education	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, 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
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 Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History. Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced). Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay). Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics. U.S. Congress trading dashboard access. Analyst section with ratings, price targets, and EPS/revenue forecasts.
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 Stocknear both support?

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

Do eToro and Stocknear require subscriptions?

Both eToro and Stocknear 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 Stocknear 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 Stocknear stands out for Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..

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