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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

eToro vs TC2000 comparison

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

Quick takeaways

eToro adds Copy/Social Trading, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that TC2000 skips.

TC2000 includes Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, and Financials categories that eToro omits.

eToro has a free tier, while TC2000 requires a paid plan.

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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TC2000

tc2000.com

A long-standing charting, screening, and trading platform with integrated brokerage. TC2000 is designed for active traders who want real-time scanning, customizable alerts, and advanced options analytics. Plans range from Basic to Premium+, with Premium+ offering up to 1,000 simultaneous alerts. Add-ons expand server-side streaming scans and provide real-time options and index data. Real-time U.S. equity data comes via Nasdaq Basic, and financial news is powered by MT Newswires.

Platforms

WebDesktopMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.
Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.

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Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Copy/Social Trading Calendar Dividends IPO Data Visualizations Analyst Forecasts Analyst Recommendations Analyst Price Targets

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.

TC2000

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Options & Derivatives Options P&L Financials

Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts.
EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening.
Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits.
Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	TC2000
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Brokerage, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts Unique: Copy/Social Trading, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Brokerage, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts Unique: Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options P&L, Financials
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, Desktop, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	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 Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts. EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening. Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits. Integrated MT Newswires feed for real-time market and company news. Options trading tools include full chains, Greeks, implied volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones. Paper trading with unlimited practice accounts; identical workflow to live accounts through TC2000 Brokerage.
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 TC2000 both support?

Both platforms cover Brokerage, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

eToro offers a free entry point, while TC2000 requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access eToro and TC2000?

Both eToro and TC2000 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 TC2000 stands out for Live U.S. equity data (NYSE, Nasdaq, AMEX) via Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts., EasyScan® screener supports real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF (formula-based) screening., and Alerting system allows 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, with optional bundles to increase limits..

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