Robinhood
Uphold
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Overview
Robinhood was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in USA, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Robinhood holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Robinhood serves 10,000,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Robinhood and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | United States |
| Clients | 10,000,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Robinhood and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Uphold). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Robinhood offers a proprietary platform, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Robinhood and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Robinhood integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Uphold uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Uphold scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uphold offer live chat support. Email support is available at both brokers. Robinhood supports 13 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Robinhood | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | English |