Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) adds Courses & Certs, and Videos coverage that Revolut (Invest) skips.
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Head-to-head
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) vs Revolut (Invest) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Revolut (Invest) includes Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News, ETF Overview, Wealth Management, and Downloadable Tax Reports categories that Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) omits.
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) highlights: Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets., Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts., and Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics..
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)..
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)
khanacademy.org
Completely free courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, capital markets, and personal finance. No certificates are awarded. Mobile apps support offline video, practice exercises, and progress sync across devices.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
- Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
- Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
- Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.
- Derivatives lessons include options, futures, swaps, and mortgage-backed/structured products such as MBS and CDOs.
Community votes (overall)
Revolut (Invest)
revolut.com
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
1 overlapBoth tools cover this research theme.
Where they differ
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)
Distinct strengths include:
- Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
- Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
- Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
- Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.
Revolut (Invest)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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 | Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) | Revolut (Invest) |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Education Unique: Courses & Certs, Videos | Shared: Education Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, News, ETF Overview, Wealth Management, Downloadable Tax Reports |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds, Options, ETFs, Mutual Funds | 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 | Mobile, Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and Revolut (Invest) both support?
Both platforms cover Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and Revolut (Invest) require subscriptions?
Both Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and Revolut (Invest) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and Revolut (Invest)?
Both Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) 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?
Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) differentiates itself with Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets., Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts., and Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics., 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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