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Robinhood vs TipRanks comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Robinhood adds Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Advanced Order Types, Order Book / Level II, and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage that TipRanks skips.

TipRanks includes Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, Calendar, and Stock Comparison categories that Robinhood omits.

Robinhood 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., and Advanced order types including stop, stop-limit, and trailing stop orders..

TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

Robinhood

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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.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Other

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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TipRanks

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TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and News.

Where they differ

Robinhood

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage

Options & Derivatives

Advanced Order Types

Order Book / Level II

Downloadable Tax Reports

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.

TipRanks

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Analyst Price Targets

Scores

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Robinhood	TipRanks
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: Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, Calendar, Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos
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 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. Robinhood Gold ($5/month after a free trial) adds Nasdaq TotalView Level II data, Morningstar research, larger instant deposit limits, and a 3% IRA match.	Unique Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards. Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system. Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings. Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools. Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts. News and sentiment features, with price and watchlist alerts such as 52-week highs/lows.
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 Robinhood and TipRanks 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 TipRanks require subscriptions?

Both Robinhood and TipRanks keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Robinhood and TipRanks?

Both Robinhood and TipRanks 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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

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