Robinhood vs eToro — Which Is Better for You?

Compare Robinhood and eToro to find the right broker for you.

Written by

Carlos Mendez (MBA, CFA Level II)

Senior Financial Analyst

Published: Sep 24, 2025

Updated: Sep 30, 2025

Reviewed by

Editorial Team

Editor

Quick Verdict

Choose Robinhood for US investors wanting zero fees and simplicity; choose eToro for international access, social trading, and more asset classes.

Broker	Pros	Cons
Robinhood See Review →	Zero commission on stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto No minimum deposit requirement Intuitive mobile-first app design Fractional shares available 24/7 cryptocurrency trading IRA accounts with 1% match on contributions	Only available in USA Limited research and educational resources Customer service primarily via email (slow response) Payment for order flow model (may affect execution quality) Limited asset classes (no forex, futures, bonds) Past regulatory issues and outages
eToro See Review →	CopyTrader feature lets you automatically copy successful traders Large social community with trader stats and sentiment data Zero-commission stock trading (non-leveraged) User-friendly interface for beginners Wide asset coverage: stocks, crypto, commodities, forex, indices Strong regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions	Wider spreads on forex compared to specialist brokers $5 withdrawal fee on every withdrawal CFDs and leveraged products carry high risk Inactivity fee ($10/month after 12 months of no login) Limited charting tools compared to MT4/MT5 platforms