★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
N26 vs Revolut (Invest)
Pick N26 instead if
N26
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Revolut (Invest)
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile · Web
- You care about portfolio, alerts, and news, things N26 doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
N26 and Revolut (Invest) cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, brokerage, wealth management, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Revolut (Invest) simply does more: 9 categories to N26's 3, including portfolio, alerts, and news. N26 counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- Revolut (Invest)Adds bonds and commodities
- Free trial
- Revolut (Invest)30 days
- Broader coverage
- Revolut (Invest)9 vs 3 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 | — | 6 limits: Standard: commission free orders: 0, Plus: commission free orders: 0 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Upvest Securities GmbH and Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 3 | 9 |
Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Timezone: Europe/Berlin | — |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit N26 | Visit Revolut (Invest) |
Where each one shines
What N26 and Revolut (Invest) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What N26 and Revolut (Invest) each do best.What N26 does best
- Trade stocks and ETFs in the N26 mobile app where eligible, with stock and ETF trades advertised as fee-free across N26 plans.
- Start fractional investing from as little as 1 euro, including recurring investment plans on supported schedules.
- Set automated investment plans weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly for eligible stocks and ETFs.
- Access thousands of instruments depending on market availability, with coverage varying by country of residence.
- Use ready-made BlackRock funds in Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious profiles when fund investing is available.
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 N26 and Revolut (Invest), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for N26 and Revolut (Invest), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCryptos | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Regions | Europe | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | 18 countriesIdentifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Upvest Securities GmbHBitpanda Asset Management GmbH | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Vendor & support | N26 SECountry: GermanyFounded 2013Support: Email and Chat | Revolut LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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“Standard” | Free“Standard”commission free orders: 0 |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Smart” | Subscription“Plus”commission free orders: 0 |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Go” | Subscription“Premium”commission free orders: 5 |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Metal” | 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 N26 and Revolut (Invest)?
N26 leans toward brokerage, wealth management, and watchlist, while Revolut (Invest) puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do N26 and Revolut (Invest) cost?
Good news: both N26 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: N26 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.
Should I choose N26 or Revolut (Invest)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick N26 if you prefer its overall approach; go with Revolut (Invest) if you'd rather have portfolio and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do N26 and Revolut (Invest) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. Revolut (Invest) adds bonds and commodities on top.
Can I track my portfolio with N26 or Revolut (Invest)?
Revolut (Invest) handles portfolio tracking. N26 is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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