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Freetrade vs Public

Side-by-side comparison of Freetrade and Public — features, fees, supported countries, and ratings.

Highlights

A quick, at-a-glance look at what makes Freetrade and Public stand out.

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Freetrade

Neobroker
  • Low-cost investing
  • Great for personal use
  • Available in 10 countries
  • Rated 4.2 / 5 on Neolista
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Public

Top rated
  • Low-cost investing
  • Great for personal use
  • Available in 4 countries
  • Rated 4.5 / 5 on Neolista
Neolista

Average Neolista Scores

Compare the Neolista scores of Freetrade and Public to the overall average score across all listed providers.

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4.2
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4.5
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Directory average

4.2

Freetrade vs Public: the full comparison

Our breakdown of how Freetrade and Public compare — and which might suit you best.

Freetrade is available in 10 countries, while Public is available in 4 countries. Both are popular neobrokers, but they take different approaches and suit different needs.

Freetrade is best suited to individuals. Invest in stocks and ETFs without commission when buying and selling shares. Instant online stock trading. Awarded best online trading app 3 years in a row. It currently holds a Neolista score of 4.2 out of 5.

By comparison, Public is geared towards individuals. Invest in 5,000+ US-listed stocks with no commissions on trades during US market hours and competitive low FX fees from UK. It currently holds a Neolista score of 4.5 out of 5.

If Freetrade lines up with what you need, it's a strong choice — but it's worth weighing Public too, especially on availability, fees and the account types each one supports. Use the live details above to pick the option that fits you best.

Where can you use them?

Freetrade and Public aren't available everywhere. Here's where each one currently operates.

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Freetrade

Available in 10 countries

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Public

Available in 4 countries

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What customers are saying

Recent verified 5-star reviews for Freetrade and Public.

Super clear layout. Easy to add money. Easy to trade.Clear layout. And free! What's not to like

Trustpilot
Chris"Freetrade" review from Trustpilot

Great service with fast response. I had an issue with a bank transfer and they took care of the problem for me quickly. Great service. I've tried other fractional stock apps and sites and this is the best I've used.

Trustpilot
Steve Powell"Public" review from Trustpilot
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Freetrade is great for individuals

Freetrade offers accounts for personal customers.

Personal accounts
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Public is great for individuals

Public offers accounts for personal customers.

Personal accounts
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