Tool Comparison
Selfwealth vs Stake
Pick Selfwealth if
Selfwealth
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
Pick Stake if
Stake
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
Skip both if: These two cover the same ground; it really comes down to price and which interface you enjoy using.
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Our take
The bottom line
Selfwealth and Stake cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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What Selfwealth does best
- CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks and ETFs through FNZ Custodians (Australia).
- U.S. stocks and ETFs plus Hong Kong shares through Phillip Capital.
- Flat A$9.50 ASX, US$9.50 U.S. and HK$88 Hong Kong brokerage.
- Individual, joint, minor, company, SMSF and trust accounts.
- Optional Premium research, live-streaming quotes, and charting.
What Stake does best
- Stake AUS CHESS-sponsored stocks and ETFs with a customer HIN.
- Stake Wall St U.S. stocks and ETFs through DriveWealth custody.
- A$3 or US$3 brokerage up to 30,000, then 0.01%.
- Eligible U.S. fractional orders from US$10; ASX stays whole-share only.
- Individual, company, trust and existing SMSF trading accounts.
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Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Selfwealth Premium annual: included asx trades: 10 and Selfwealth Premium annual: trade credit validity months: 12 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 4 |
Regions | APAC, North America | APAC, North America |
| Try it | Visit Selfwealth | Visit Stake |
Standout features
The best features of Selfwealth and Stake.ShowHide
Standout features
What Selfwealth does best
- CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks and ETFs through FNZ Custodians (Australia).
- U.S. stocks and ETFs plus Hong Kong shares through Phillip Capital.
- Flat A$9.50 ASX, US$9.50 U.S. and HK$88 Hong Kong brokerage.
- Individual, joint, minor, company, SMSF and trust accounts.
- Optional Premium research, live-streaming quotes, and charting.
What Stake does best
- Stake AUS CHESS-sponsored stocks and ETFs with a customer HIN.
- Stake Wall St U.S. stocks and ETFs through DriveWealth custody.
- A$3 or US$3 brokerage up to 30,000, then 0.01%.
- Eligible U.S. fractional orders from US$10; ASX stays whole-share only.
- Individual, company, trust and existing SMSF trading accounts.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | APACNorth America | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: AUIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: AUIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDF | CSVPDFExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | Selfwealth Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaSupport: Chat, Phone, and Email | Stakeshop Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaSupport: Chat and Email |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | One-time“Standard transaction-priced brokerage” | AUD 14/mo“Stake Black AUS or Wall St Monthly” |
| Tier 2 | AUD 29/mo“Selfwealth Premium monthly” | AUD 144/yr“Stake Black AUS or Wall St Annual” |
| Tier 3 | AUD 240/yr“Selfwealth Premium annual”included asx trades: 10 · trade credit validity months: 12 | AUD 20/mo“Stake Black Both Markets Monthly” |
| Top plan | — | AUD 204/yr“Stake Black Both Markets Annual” |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Selfwealth and Stake?
Selfwealth leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while Stake puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Selfwealth and Stake cost?
Neither has a free plan; you'll need a paid subscription for the full feature set of either. Check each tool's current plan details before buying.
Can I export data from Selfwealth and Stake?
Stake exports to CSV and Excel. Selfwealth is stingier about getting data out.
Can I track my portfolio with Selfwealth or Stake?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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