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Fidelity alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll investing and stock trading apps

Top picks

  • Vanguard logo

    Best overall

    Vanguard

    Free plan + paid

  • Robinhood logo

    Best free option

    Robinhood

    Gold subscription: $5/month

Common reasons people leave Fidelity: website and app are dense and can feel overwhelming, and mainly for US residents. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fidelity, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Vanguard currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vanguard logoVanguardFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 668.8
2Robinhood logoRobinhoodFree plan + paid$5/monthNoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 761.8
3Webull logoWebullFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +27 of 759.4
  1. Vanguard logo

    1. VanguardTop pick

    Best for: US buy-and-hold investors who want low-cost index funds and retirement accounts

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fidelity

    The go-to for low-cost Vanguard index funds if you mostly buy and hold, with a simpler account.

    Pros

    • Very low-cost index funds and ETFs from the company that pioneered them
    • No commission on online stock and ETF trades and no account minimum
    • Robo-advice available from $100 through Digital Advisor

    Cons

    • No cryptocurrency trading
    • Basic charting and research tools compared with trading-focused apps
    • Vanguard mutual funds need $1,000 or more to start
    Visit Vanguard Compare with FidelityDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vanguard a good Fidelity alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Stock and ETF commissions
    $0 for online trades
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account minimum
    $0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Vanguard ETF minimum
    $1
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mutual fund minimums
    $1,000 to $50,000
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Robo-advisor minimum
    $100
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account opening fee
    $0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026investor.vanguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Robinhood logo

    2. Robinhood

    Best for: US beginners and active traders who want stocks, options and crypto in one simple app

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fidelity

    A much simpler mobile-first app for people who find Fidelity's site cluttered.

    Pros

    • No commissions on stock and ETF trades, with fractional shares
    • Stocks, options, futures and crypto in one account
    • Gold adds an IRA match and a higher rate on idle cash

    Cons

    • Limited research and account types compared with full-service brokers
    • Crypto holdings are not SIPC or FDIC protected
    • The best cash rate and IRA match need the paid Gold subscription
    Visit Robinhood Compare with FidelityDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Robinhood a good Fidelity alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Minimum to start
    $1
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold subscription
    $5/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    IRA match (Gold)
    3%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Assets
    Stocks, ETFs, crypto, options, futures
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SIPC
    Member (brokerage)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold plan
    $5 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (Gold)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026robinhood.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Webull logo

    3. Webull

    Best for: Self-directed US traders who want pro-style charts and extended hours without commissions

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fidelity

    Commission-free trading with advanced charts and a modern app aimed at active traders.

    Pros

    • No commissions on US-listed stocks, ETFs and options
    • Advanced charts, Level 2 quotes and a stock screener
    • Paper trading to practise with real-time quotes

    Cons

    • The dense interface can overwhelm first-time investors
    • Some data feeds and index options carry extra fees
    • Earns from payment for order flow, like most zero-commission brokers
    Visit Webull Compare with FidelityDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Webull a good Fidelity alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Commissions
    $0 on US-listed stocks, ETFs and options
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Index option fee
    $0.50 per contract (certain index options)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paper trading
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Retirement accounts
    Traditional, Roth, Rollover IRA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SIPC
    Member
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Outgoing stock transfer
    $75 per transfer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Incoming stock transfer
    $0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026webull.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fidelity alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Vanguard logo

Best Fidelity alternative for most people

Vanguard

The go-to for low-cost Vanguard index funds if you mostly buy and hold, with a simpler account.

Robinhood logo

Best Fidelity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Robinhood

A much simpler mobile-first app for people who find Fidelity's site cluttered.

Webull logo

Best Fidelity alternative for Mac

Webull

Commission-free trading with advanced charts and a modern app aimed at active traders.

Webull logo

Best Fidelity alternative for Windows

Webull

Commission-free trading with advanced charts and a modern app aimed at active traders.

Vanguard logo

Best Fidelity alternative for iPhone and Android

Vanguard

The go-to for low-cost Vanguard index funds if you mostly buy and hold, with a simpler account.

Vanguard logo

Best Fidelity alternative for working in the browser

Vanguard

The go-to for low-cost Vanguard index funds if you mostly buy and hold, with a simpler account.

Fidelity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fidelity?

Vanguard ranks first right now. The go-to for low-cost Vanguard index funds if you mostly buy and hold, with a simpler account. Robinhood and Webull follow it in our ranking.

Fidelity vs Vanguard: what's the difference?

Both Fidelity and Vanguard are free with paid plans. Only Fidelity runs on Windows and macOS.

Is Fidelity free?

Fidelity is free with paid plans. Commissions: $0 online US stock, ETF and option trades; Account minimum: $0 (retail brokerage); Stock, ETF and option trades: $0 commission online (US); Options contract fee: $0.65 per contract. Checked on Fidelity's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Fidelity?

Yes. Vanguard (free plan + paid), Robinhood (free plan + paid) and Webull (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fidelity?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Fidelity?

The complaints we hear most: website and app are dense and can feel overwhelming; mainly for US residents; margin rates on small balances are high.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fidelity, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.