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Commission-free stock trading apps have democratized investing, putting fractional shares, robo-advisors, and retirement accounts in millions of pockets. Robinhood launched the zero-commission wave; now Webull, Public, M1 Finance, Stash, Acorns, SoFi Invest, and Fidelity have raised the bar with richer tools for every investor type. We rate these apps on trading costs, available asset classes, robo-advisor quality, IRA options, and the educational resources they provide new investors. Whether you're dollar-cost averaging with Acorns, building a curated portfolio on M1 Finance, or active-trading on Webull's technical charts, we'll tell you which app fits your style.
5 games reviewed
Stock & Investing Apps The app that killed stock commissions — free trading, fractional shares, and now crypto in one account.
Robinhood is the best entry-level investing app for Americans who want to start buying stocks with no commissions and minimal friction. It stripped away every barrier — no minimum, no fees, no complexity. Advanced traders need more; beginners and casual investors have found a home here.
Stock & Investing Apps Commission-free trading with pro-grade charting tools — built for the technically-minded retail investor.
Webull is the go-to app for self-directed retail traders who want Bloomberg-adjacent tools without paying Bloomberg prices. The free Level 2 data, advanced charting, paper trading, and IRA support make it uniquely powerful for its price point (free). The tradeoff is a less welcoming interface for new investors.
Stock & Investing Apps Automated portfolio investing with fractional shares — set your allocation once, let M1 handle the rest.
M1 Finance is the automated long-term investing app — not for day traders, but for investors who want to set a target allocation, make recurring deposits, and let the platform handle rebalancing automatically. The pie system is genuinely innovative and the portfolio line of credit is a useful liquidity tool. Best for patient investors building wealth over years, not days.
Stock & Investing Apps Social investing meets commission-free trading — stocks, ETFs, bonds, and a community of investors.
Public.com occupies a smart niche: the social investing app that also cares about transparency and long-term wealth building. The tipping model (instead of selling your order flow) is a real differentiator, and access to Treasury bonds at the retail level is genuinely useful. Best for investors who like community context alongside their trades.
Stock & Investing Apps Full financial app — invest, borrow, bank, and insure all in one place with no trading commissions.
SoFi Invest makes the most sense if you're already using SoFi for banking or loans — the ecosystem benefits (higher yields, lower loan rates) compound when you consolidate. As a standalone investing app, it's solid but not best-in-class on research, charting, or coin selection. The zero-fee automated investing and IPO access are genuine standouts.