Robinhood
XTB
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Overview
Robinhood was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in USA, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Robinhood serves 10,000,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2013 | 2002 |
| Country | USA | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Robinhood and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. XTB charges withdrawal fees while Robinhood does not, giving Robinhood an edge for frequent withdrawers. Robinhood charges deposit fees; XTB does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Robinhood offers a proprietary platform, while XTB 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. XTB edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, 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 XTB 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Robinhood and XTB offer live chat support. XTB offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Robinhood supports 13 languages and XTB supports 12, giving Robinhood broader global reach. XTB scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Robinhood | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |