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Tool Comparison

eToro vs TradeZella 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, and Analyst Price Targets coverage that TradeZella skips.

TradeZella includes Backtesting, Custom Dashboards, and Risk Metrics categories that eToro omits.

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

eToro ships a mobile app. TradeZella is web/desktop only.

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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TradeZella

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Web-based trade journaling, analytics, backtesting, and trade replay platform. Not a brokerage: trades are executed on your broker and imported into TradeZella for tracking/analysis. Imports support auto-sync, file upload, or manual entry, with many broker integrations across stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto. Plan gating: Basic is limited to 1 account, 1GB storage, 3 playbooks, and 5 mentor invites; Premium/Pro unlock unlimited accounts/playbooks/mentor invites and 5GB storage (annual plans include a 14-day money-back guarantee).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing.
Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase.
Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size).
Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions.
Tagging and filtering: tags and categories, custom tag categories, and advanced global filters to analyze subsets of trades.

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Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Copy/Social Trading Paper Trading Advanced Order Types Watchlist News Alerts Calendar

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.

TradeZella

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Custom Dashboards Risk Metrics

Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing.
Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase.
Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size).
Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	TradeZella
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Backtesting, Custom Dashboards, Risk Metrics
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, Options, Currencies, Futures, 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
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 Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing. Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase. Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size). Trade Tracking page per trade: stats (including SL/PT + customizable metrics), execution details, playbook attachment, images/attachments, notes, plus share + replay actions. Tagging and filtering: tags and categories, custom tag categories, and advanced global filters to analyze subsets of trades. Risk/performance metrics surfaced on dashboard widgets (e.g., profit factor, expectancy, max drawdown), with multiple views (e.g., percentage, R-multiple, ticks/pips for relevant markets).
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 TradeZella both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Data Visualizations, and Education 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 TradeZella requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

eToro ships a dedicated mobile experience, while TradeZella 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 TradeZella stands out for Trade imports via auto-sync, file upload, or manual input; supports commissions/fees, breakeven settings, and trade sharing., Broker integrations across multiple markets (stocks/options/forex/futures/crypto); examples include Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, MetaTrader 4/5, Oanda, Bybit, and Coinbase., and Customizable analytics dashboard and drill-down reporting (TradeZella lists 50+ advanced reports, plus "Risk Reports" based on R-multiple/position size)..

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