Robinhood
Skilling
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Overview
Robinhood was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in USA, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Robinhood holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Robinhood serves 10,000,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Robinhood and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2016 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Robinhood and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Skilling). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Robinhood offers a proprietary platform, while Skilling supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Skilling edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Robinhood and Skilling compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Robinhood accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Skilling uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Skilling scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| 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 Robinhood and Skilling offer live chat support. Skilling offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Robinhood supports 13 languages and Skilling supports 2, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Skilling scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Robinhood | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | English, and Chinese |