Degiro
Robinhood
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Overview
Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1934 | 2013 |
| Country | Netherlands | USA |
| Clients | 600,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. Degiro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Degiro uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Degiro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Robinhood offer live chat support. Degiro offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Degiro scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Degiro | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |