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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Investopedia vs Revolut (Invest) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Investopedia adds Paper Trading, Videos, Newsletters, and Stock Handbook coverage that Revolut (Invest) skips.

Revolut (Invest) includes Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, ETF Overview, Wealth Management, and Downloadable Tax Reports categories that Investopedia omits.

Investopedia highlights: Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., and Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings..

Revolut (Invest) is known 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)..

Revolut (Invest) offers mobile access, which Investopedia skips.

Investopedia

investopedia.com

Hands-on review

Free financial education site best known for its dictionary, guides, and market explainers. Includes a paper-trading Simulator with $100k virtual cash that supports stocks, ETFs, options, and select crypto on NYSE/Nasdaq (quotes delayed ~20–30 minutes). Investopedia Academy courses were discontinued in June 2024, with past purchasers given access instructions via email.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.
Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator.

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Revolut (Invest)

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Revolut offers commission-free stock and ETF trading within a monthly allowance that scales with your plan. Beyond that, fees are tiered (as low as 0.12% on Ultra). Web trading is available in the EEA with Trading Pro, while the app is the main entry point elsewhere. Bonds, commodities, and crypto round out the product set, alongside a robo-advisor in the US with a 0.25% annual fee. Precious metals are offered but not FCA-regulated.

Platforms

Mobile

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

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).
Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits).
Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade.
Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) can be bought, sold, or even linked to card round-ups; provided by Revolut Ltd, not FCA-regulated.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, and Education.

Where they differ

Investopedia

Distinct strengths include:

Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers.
Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes).
Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings.
Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.

Revolut (Invest)

Distinct strengths include:

Downloadable Tax Reports

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).
Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits).
Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Investopedia	Revolut (Invest)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Education Unique: Paper Trading, Videos, Newsletters, Stock Handbook	Shared: News, Education Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, ETF Overview, Wealth Management, Downloadable Tax Reports
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos	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, Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers. Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes). Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings. Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards. Built-in research tools, price charts, company information, and a stock screener integrated with the Simulator. Regularly updated financial news coverage and opt-in newsletters, including Investopedia Daily.	Unique 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). Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits). Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade. Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) can be bought, sold, or even linked to card round-ups; provided by Revolut Ltd, not FCA-regulated. Crypto trading with tiered fees depending on plan and 30-day volume; Revolut X exchange offers rates like 0.09% taker.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Investopedia and Revolut (Invest) both support?

Both platforms cover News, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Investopedia and Revolut (Invest) require subscriptions?

Both Investopedia and Revolut (Invest) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Revolut (Invest) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Investopedia focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Investopedia differentiates itself with Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., and Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings., 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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