Robinhood adds Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Advanced Order Types, Order Book / Level II, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that Snowball Analytics skips.
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Tool Comparison
Robinhood vs Snowball Analytics comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Snowball Analytics includes Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, Splits, Screeners, Financials, Scores, and Broker Connectors categories that Robinhood omits.
In depth comparison
Robinhood
robinhood.com
Robinhood is a US and UK brokerage offering commission-free trading in stocks, ETFs, and options, plus access to futures and crypto. Options carry per-contract fees. Robinhood Gold ($5/month after a 30-day trial) unlocks Nasdaq TotalView Level II, Morningstar research, larger instant deposits, and a 3% IRA match for eligible customers. The platform also offers 24-Hour Market trading on select symbols, real crypto wallets with deposits/withdrawals, and an accessible mobile-first design.
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Quick highlights
- Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold).
- Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs.
- Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders.
- 24-Hour Market on select symbols, running Sunday evening through Friday evening ET, alongside extended trading hours.
- Options support includes multi-leg strategies such as spreads and iron condors, with a Strategy Builder tool and Greeks displayed in the chain.
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Snowball Analytics
snowball-analytics.com
Portfolio & dividend tracker with multi-currency support and broker syncing via Yodlee/SnapTrade. Dividend Rating (13-factor score), dividend/ex‑div calendars, rebalancing by categories, benchmarking (indices or any asset on paid tiers), and 30+ years backtests. Quotes are delayed; site explicitly notes data is not necessarily real‑time. Mobile apps on iOS/Android.
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Platforms
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Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
- Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).
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Where they differ
Robinhood
Distinct strengths include:
- Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold).
- Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs.
- Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders.
- 24-Hour Market on select symbols, running Sunday evening through Friday evening ET, alongside extended trading hours.
Snowball Analytics
Distinct strengths include:
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
- Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
- Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
- Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Robinhood | Snowball Analytics |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News Unique: Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Advanced Order Types, Order Book / Level II, Downloadable Tax Reports | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, Splits, Screeners, Financials, Scores, Broker Connectors |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription, Other | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Robinhood and Snowball Analytics both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Robinhood and Snowball Analytics require subscriptions?
Both Robinhood and Snowball Analytics keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Robinhood and Snowball Analytics?
Both Robinhood and Snowball Analytics 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?
Robinhood differentiates itself with Commission-free trading on US stocks, ETFs, and options (with per-contract fees: $0.50 standard, $0.35 with Gold)., Fractional share investing starting from $1 across most eligible US stocks and ETFs., and Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders., whereas Snowball Analytics stands out for Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..
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