Freetrade is a London-headquartered investing platform that offers zero-commission trading on thousands of UK, European and US stocks and ETFs through a beginner-friendly platform. Open a standard investment account, a self-invested pension or a stocks and shares ISA and start building a portfolio from as little as £2.
Crypto.com is one of the biggest names in cryptocurrency trading, developed with the aim to expedite the world's transition to DeFi technologies. The crypto exchange offers token lending, pre-paid cards, NFTs and more. The firm was established in Germany in 2016 and its quality is proven by its 10 million active users.
Comment by Reviewer
"Freetrade provides a simple and affordable way for casual investors to build a diverse portfolio of 6000+ US, UK and European stocks with zero commissions."
"Crypto.com is good for retail investors that want to speculate on the crypto markets with the security of an established and reputable exchange."
Pros
FCA-regulated brand with FSCS cover for investors
Thousands of US and UK stocks and hundreds of ETFs to choose from
Very competitive pricing vs competitors with low fees and zero commissions
Earn interest on uninvested cash with competitive rates
Transfer/move ISAs from other accounts
News and blog feed updated regularly
Built-in customer support via live chat
Fast revenue withdrawals
Dividends on stocks
Strong security measures with no historical reports of hacking incidents
Low fees vs other established exchange platforms, including Coinbase
Live status updates impacting access to app and exchange services
Various ways to earn crypto coins or interest
Visa card with cashback rewards
Cons
Competitors have larger selection of assets
Trading platform lacks deep analytical tools
Less suitable for active, high-volume traders
Many countries not accepted
No leveraged trading
No demo account
Customer service is below-average with delayed help times when answering questions
Not all features or coins are available to all locations due to local regulations
Lack of educational resources, blog-style research or YouTube tutorial content
The advanced trading platform is less suitable for beginners
Awards
Best Online Trading Platform 2020 - British Bank Awards
Best Share Trading Platform 2019 - British Bank Awards
People’s Choice 2019 - Good Money Guide
Best New Investment Service 2019 - Consumer Investment Awards
Crypto.com provides access to more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. All products can be purchased with leverage of up to 1:3 and trading fees follow an effective tiered commission structure.
