Trade Republic vs eToro — Which Is Better for You?

Compare Trade Republic and eToro to find the right broker for you.

Written by

Carlos Mendez (MBA, CFA Level II)

Senior Financial Analyst

Published: Sep 22, 2025

Updated: Sep 30, 2025

Reviewed by

Editorial Team

Editor

Quick Verdict

Choose Trade Republic for European investors wanting ultra-low fees (€1/trade); choose eToro for social trading and global availability.

Broker	Pros	Cons
Trade Republic See Review →	€1 flat fee per trade for stocks and ETFs Commission-free savings plans Clean, intuitive mobile-first design Interest on cash balance (up to 3.75% p.a.) Access to 9,000+ stocks, 2,200+ ETFs, and cryptocurrencies BaFin regulated German bank	Desktop platform recently launched (primarily mobile) Limited to European residents only No forex or CFD trading Limited research and analysis tools Customer support can be slow during peak times
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