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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) vs Revolut (Invest) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
interactivebrokers.co.uk
Revolut (Invest)
revolut.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has 10 categories you won't get in Revolut (Invest); Revolut (Invest) has 5 unique categories.
- Pricing: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is Other, Subscription; Revolut (Invest) is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is tagged for this workflow; Revolut (Invest) has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Interactive Brokers (IBKR) | Revolut (Invest) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API | Mobile, Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Other, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) strengths
Categories covered by Interactive Brokers (IBKR) but not Revolut (Invest).
Revolut (Invest) strengths
Categories covered by Revolut (Invest) but not Interactive Brokers (IBKR).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) both support?
Both platforms cover Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Revolut (Invest) offers a free entry point, while Interactive Brokers (IBKR) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest)?
Both Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) 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?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) differentiates itself with Platforms: Client Portal (web), Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Desktop (desktop), IBKR Mobile / GlobalTrader (mobile), plus IBKR APIs; feature availability differs by platform/product., Supported instruments include stocks/ETFs, options (incl. combos), mutual funds, futures (incl. futures options), spot FX, bonds, physical metals, structured products and CFDs., and Execution features include IB SmartRouting plus a large library of order types/algos and conditional/bracket-style order workflows across platforms., whereas Revolut (Invest) stands out for Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1., Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra)., and Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits)..
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Curation & Accuracy
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