Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
ActivTrades vs Freedom24
Where ActivTrades and Freedom24 differ
| Compare |  ActivTrades |  Freedom24 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0 | €0 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | €2 |
| Account fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds |
| Regulators | FCA, SCB, CMVM, FSC, BACEN | CySEC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.5% | 0.005%Lower |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | EUR 7 per withdrawal |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 84% | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0.65 |
| Interest on cash | 3.3% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- ActivTrades scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only ActivTrades offers FCA, SCB, CMVM.
- Regulators: only Freedom24 offers CySEC.
- Currency conversion fee is lower at Freedom24: 0.005% vs 0.5%.
- Markets: only ActivTrades offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
- Markets: only Freedom24 offers Options.
- Platforms: only ActivTrades offers ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only Freedom24 offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web.
- Features: only ActivTrades offers Crypto, Demo account, Fractional shares.
- Features: only Freedom24 offers Options.
Our verdict on each
ActivTrades
ActivTrades suits active share and CFD traders who want broad market access with commission free dealing and flexible platform choice for everyday orders. Minimum deposit sits at $0, stock trade fee sits at $0 and retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, so careful risk controls remain essential.
Freedom24
Freedom24 suits European investors who want stocks, ETFs, options and bonds under one CySEC-regulated roof, and who would rather not pay an annual account charge of €0. A euro minimum deposit of €0 keeps entry easy, while per-deal trading costs make it a better fit for occasional buyers than for frequent traders.
Score breakdown
| Area | ActivTrades | Freedom24 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherAccount fee sits at $0 so holding costs stay contained | 9.2Cost is middling: account fee €0 and minimum deposit €0 are nil, but €2 per deal is high against the €0 median. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherCoverage spans stocks, ETFs and forex across shares and leveraged products | 8.9 |
| Trust | 9.5HigherOversight includes FCA, SCB and CMVM with FCA cover for reassurance | 8.7 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | ActivTrades | Freedom24 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | CySEC 275/15 |
Which one suits you
Pick ActivTrades if offer and trust matter most.
Pick Freedom24 if currency conversion fee matter most.
A third option
Freestoxx has currency conversion fee at 0%, against 0.5% for ActivTrades and 0.005% for Freedom24.
Freestoxx reviewWhere these facts come from
ActivTrades
- activtrades.com: 12 facts, checked September 28, 2026
- help.activtrades.com: 1 fact, checked September 29, 2026
Freedom24
- forex.wikibit.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- matchmybroker.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- ucits-etfs.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- beinoption.vercel.app: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- eupersonalfinance.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | ActivTrades | Freedom24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 1 of 471 | 161 of 471 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ActivTrades | Freedom24 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Fractional shares, Mobile app | Options, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Freedom Finance Europe Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2013 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ActivTrades | Freedom24 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0below the median | €2.45 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 84%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.5%above the median | 0.005%lowest quarter | 0.45% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0.65above the median | $0.625 |
| Interest on cash | 3.3%above the median | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 47 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
ActivTrades
Pros
- Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing under commission free
- Minimum deposit sits at $0, below eToro at $50
- Funding terms read Free deposits and withdrawals for deposits and withdrawals
Cons
- Retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, above the CFD median at 72.05%
- Currency conversion on funding costs 0.5% for balances held in other currencies
- Cash interest sits at 3.3%, which limits appeal for cash heavy portfolios
Freedom24
Pros
- Account fee €0 and inactivity fee €0 leave the cost of holding an account at nil.
- A minimum deposit of €0 sits well under the €6.17 median for stock brokers.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and options, so an ETF, a bond and an option sit together.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of €2 ranks 126 of 161 on the site, well behind the field.
- Withdrawals cost EUR 7 per withdrawal each.
- Currency conversion is charged at 0.005% on positions held outside the euro.
Who each suits
ActivTrades
Who it suits
- New traders starting modestly with entry at $0 and practice via crypto, demo account and fractional shares
- Share traders wanting dealing at $0 across stocks, ETFs and forex with platform choice
- CFD traders wanting structured support via email, chat and phone where funding reads Free deposits and withdrawals
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders wanting crypto led dealing with very low cash entry may prefer Kraken at $1
- Traders wanting social and copy features may prefer eToro despite higher entry at $50
Freedom24
Who it suits
- Investors who want stocks, etfs and options in one account with an account fee of €0.
- Savers who prefer a euro starting point of €0 and a firm authorised in Cyprus under 275/15.
- People who trade from a phone as well as a browser, since Freedom24 App and Freedom24 Web lists the Freedom24 App and web platform.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if the cost of each trade decides it, because its stock trade fee is $0.
- Vantage, if you would rather start with a deposit of $5 than fund the account from the first unit.
Questions about each
ActivTrades
What does ActivTrades charge for stock trades?+
Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing. The pricing model is described by commission free, which helps keep ticket costs predictable for equity orders. Spreads and conversion charges can still apply on leveraged trades, so review order previews and statements before dealing.
Is ActivTrades regulated and safe?+
Oversight comes via FCA, SCB and CMVM, including FCA cover alongside other regional entities. Eligible balances carry protection at FSCS up to GBP 85,000. Protection applies under scheme rules and by entity, so confirm which entity serves your account during signup and keep account records.
Freedom24
What does a trade cost at Freedom24?+
A stock trade costs €2, with options at $0.65 per contract and currency conversion at 0.005%. That per-deal cost is the number to weigh, since the account fee of €0 adds nothing to it.
Is there an account fee or an inactivity charge?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0. Both rank 1 on the site, so an unused account does not start costing money. That suits investors who top up in small amounts rather than trading often.
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