★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) vs Revolut (Invest)
Pick Interactive Brokers (IBKR) if
Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Desktop
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about advanced order types, smart/direct routing, and paper trading, things Revolut (Invest) doesn't offer
Pick Revolut (Invest) if
Revolut (Invest)
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile · Web
- You care about alerts, ETF analysis, and wealth management, things Interactive Brokers (IBKR) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) simply does more: 14 categories to Revolut (Invest)'s 9, including advanced order types, smart/direct routing, and paper trading. Revolut (Invest) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
- Free trial
- Revolut (Invest)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Interactive Brokers (IBKR)14 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
- API access
- Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
- Asset coverage
- Interactive Brokers (IBKR)Adds options and futures
See for yourself
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: UK / Europe Stocks and ETFs: commission: £3/€3 per Western European stock or ETF trade at typical trade sizes;..., US Stocks and ETFs - IBKR Pro: tiered commission: USD 0.0005 to USD 0.0035 per share +6 more | 6 limits: Standard: commission free orders: 0, Plus: commission free orders: 0 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | TradingView, Quicken +2 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming and Real-time, Granularity: Tick +1 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Multi-leg options, Greeks +5 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Interactive Brokers (IBKR) | Visit Revolut (Invest) |
Where each one shines
What Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) each do best.What Interactive Brokers (IBKR) does best
- Trade stocks, ETFs, options, futures, futures options, spot FX, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, structured products, CFDs, crypto-related products, and spot crypto where jurisdiction allows.
- Use Client Portal, Trader Workstation, IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, GlobalTrader, paper trading, and API access depending on the workflow.
- Use IB SmartRouting, advanced order types, conditional orders, bracket workflows, options combos, and algorithmic order tools across supported products.
- Use TWS API, Web API, REST, WebSocket market-data streaming, FIX-style workflows, Flex Web Service, and programmatic reports for automation and reporting.
- Practice with paper trading after opening an approved live account, using separate credentials and simulated buying power.
What Revolut (Invest) does best
- Buy and sell stocks, ETFs/ETPs, bonds, crypto, and precious metals where Revolut offers those products in your country.
- Invest from small minimums and manage investing from the same mobile app used for banking, cards, transfers, and broader money workflows.
- Use in-app watchlists, price alerts, market news, and basic portfolio views for simple monitoring.
- Use plan-based commission-free order allowances where available, then pay execution commissions after the allowance is used.
- Use selected ETP investment-plan buys commission-free where Revolut supports that separate investment-plan treatment.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesCurrenciesBondsMutual FundsCommodities+2 more | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersLong-term InvestorsFinancial Advisors+1 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time | Not specified |
Data granularity | Tick | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: OAuth2SDKs: Python3,000 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | TradingViewQuickenTradelogCapTools | Not specified |
Export formats | PDFCSVXML | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Multi-leg optionsGreeksVaR/ESPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancingMulti-currency | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Interactive Brokers (U.K.) LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone | Revolut LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Brokerage Account” | Free“Standard”commission free orders: 0 |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Market Data Subscriptions”note: Real-time, Level II, and exchange market data subscriptions vary by m... | Subscription“Plus”commission free orders: 0 |
| Tier 2 | — | Subscription“Premium”commission free orders: 5 |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Metal”commission free orders: 10 |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Ultra”commission free orders: 10 · trading pro: Included where available |
| Top plan | — | €15/mo“Trading Pro (Eurozone EEA)” |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest)?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) leans toward brokerage, advanced order types, and smart/direct routing, while Revolut (Invest) puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) cost?
Good news: both Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest)?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest) have an API?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Revolut (Invest) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Interactive Brokers (IBKR) if advanced order types and smart/direct routing matter to you; go with Revolut (Invest) if you'd rather have alerts and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and commodities. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) also handles options, futures, and currencies.
Does Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest) have real-time data?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Revolut (Invest) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and Revolut (Invest)?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) exports to CSV. Revolut (Invest) is stingier about getting data out.
Is Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest) better for day trading?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is the one positioned more for active traders. Revolut (Invest) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest)?
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Revolut (Invest) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Interactive Brokers (IBKR) or Revolut (Invest)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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