Lightyear vs Public: the full comparison
Our breakdown of how Lightyear and Public compare — and which might suit you best.
Lightyear, founded in 2021, is available in 22 countries, while Public is available in 4 countries. Both are popular neobrokers, but they take different approaches and suit different needs.
Lightyear is best suited to both individuals and businesses. Lightyear is a simple and approachable way to invest in stocks and ETFs without unnecessary barriers and fees. It currently holds a Neolista score of 4.7 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 4.6 out of 5.
If Lightyear 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.
