Two brokers clash over stocks and platform design: Admirals offers real shares via MT4/MT5 across regulators, while Revolut bundles banking and fractional shares in one app.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Admirals if you want real shares with Invest.MT5 and a multi-regulatory framework.
Choose if…
Choose Revolut if you prefer a single app with fractional shares, FSCS protection, and unlimited trades on higher plans.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Admirals | Revolut |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Fail |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: Admirals rates 4/5 and Revolut rates 3.8/5. Admirals has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Admirals starts from 0.5. Current spread data is not available for Revolut. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
Admirals requires no minimum deposit required. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Revolut.
Both Admirals and Revolut hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, Admirals provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
Admirals lists maximum leverage of 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Admirals charges $6 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Revolut are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Admirals has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Revolut has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Yes, both Admirals and Revolut offer commission-free stock trading according to our data. Keep in mind that commission-free brokers may still charge spread costs, foreign exchange fees, or platform fees — always check the full fee schedule on each broker's website.
Both Admirals and Revolut are covered by a compensation scheme according to our data, providing an additional safety net for your stock investments. Confirm the specific scheme and coverage limit that applies to your account before depositing.
Admirals offers zero-commission real shares via Invest.MT5.
Admirals provides real stocks ownership via Invest.MT5 for buy-and-hold investors.
Admirals offers MT4/MT5 with Supreme Edition and extensive tools.
Revolut provides a single app with fractional shares and straightforward onboarding.
Admirals wins global access with 15 exchanges vs Revolut's 2.
| 1.1 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | $10/month (after 24 months) | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardApple PayGoogle Pay |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy |
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| Commission-free | Yes | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | No |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC FCA KNF | FCA CBI |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Admirals outpaces Revolut on the editorial score, making Admirals the overall winner. The 0.2-point gap reflects Admirals' stronger category scores in Trust & Regulation and Platforms & Tools.
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