Side-by-side comparisons of Robinhood, Webull, and Public — real data from official sources, no affiliate bias.
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Key dimensions across five of the most popular US brokerages. Data as of May 2026.
| Feature | 🟢 Robinhood | 🔴 Webull | 🔵 Public | 🟢 Fidelity | 🔵 Schwab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Commission | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Options / Contract | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| Account Minimum | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PFOF | Yes | No ✓ | No ✓ | No ✓ | Yes |
| Crypto | 22+ coins | 50+ coins | 100+ coins | BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL | No (ETF only) |
| Fractional Shares | Yes ($1 min) | Yes ($5 min) | Yes ($1 min) | Yes ($1 min) | Yes ($5 min) |
| IRA Match | 1–3% | Up to 3.5% | None | None | None |
| Social Features | No | Basic | Yes (core) | No | No |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform | Web (basic) | Full desktop ✓ | Web app | Full ✓ | thinkorswim® ✓ |
Data sourced from official brokerage websites. Fidelity and Schwab shown for context — see Fidelity vs Schwab comparison for full breakdown.
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