FXOpen offers ECN/STP execution and professional platforms for stock CFDs, while Revolut bundles banking, payments, and fractional stock investing in one app. The axis: cost, access, and long-term features.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose FXOpen if you want phone support, short selling, and advanced charting.
Choose if…
Choose Revolut if you want fractional shares and commission-free trading.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $100 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $3/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | FXOpen | 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 | Fail | 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 | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: FXOpen rates 3.6/5 and Revolut rates 3.8/5. Revolut 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.
FXOpen starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Revolut. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
FXOpen requires $100. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Revolut.
Both FXOpen 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, FXOpen 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.
FXOpen lists maximum leverage of 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
FXOpen charges $3 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.
FXOpen supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Revolut supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. FXOpen has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Revolut has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Revolut offers commission-free stock trading while FXOpen does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Both FXOpen 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.
Revolut wins for low cost trading due to commission-free trading.
FXOpen wins for safety & regulation with FCA, CySEC, ASIC and FSCS protection.
Revolut wins for long-term investors by offering real shares and dividends.
FXOpen wins for active traders with ECN/STP and multiple platforms.
Revolut wins for beginners with a simple app and fractional shares.
FXOpen wins for global market access with five exchanges versus two.
| 0.3 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardApple PayGoogle Pay |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free (standard plan); subject to fair use policy |
|---|
| Commission-free | No | 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 | FCA CBI |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
|---|
| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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FXOpen and Revolut are closely matched, but FXOpen provides access to five exchanges. Revolut offers fractional shares and commission-free trading, while FXOpen emphasizes advanced charting and phone support.
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