★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked July 17, 2026
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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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 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| 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 |
Where each one shines
What Selfwealth and Stake each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Selfwealth and Stake each do best.What Selfwealth does best
- CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks and ETFs through FNZ Securities.
- 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 and advanced 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.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Selfwealth and Stake, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Selfwealth and Stake, side by side.| 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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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $0 per unit“Standard transaction-priced brokerage” | — |
| Tier 2 | AUD 29/mo“Selfwealth Premium monthly” | — |
| Top plan | AUD 240/yr“Selfwealth Premium annual” | — |
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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