Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
bevestor vs Ellevest
bevestor vs Ellevest: the differences
| Compare |  bevestor |  Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 0.6% | 0.35% to 1.25%Lower |
| Minimum investment | €25 to €500 | $500,000 |
| Regulators | Industrie und Handelskammer Frankfurt am Main | SEC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Account types | Joint | IRA |
Same on both: Portfolio types (ETF, ESG).
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Key differences
- bevestor scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.7.
- Regulators: only bevestor offers Industrie und Handelskammer Frankfurt am Main.
- Regulators: only Ellevest offers SEC.
- Founded is lower at Ellevest: 2014 vs 2016.
- Management fee is lower at Ellevest: 0.35% to 1.25% vs 0.6%.
- Account types: only bevestor offers Joint.
- Account types: only Ellevest offers IRA.
- Support channels: only bevestor offers Chat, Phone.
Our verdict on each
bevestor
bevestor suits investors in Germany who want a robo-managed portfolio run for them from a small starting amount, with entry from €25 to €500. The trade-off is a narrow range of etfs and funds and a fee of 0.6%, which sits above cheaper rivals.
Ellevest
Ellevest is a robo-advisor run by Ellevest, Inc. in the US, offering portfolios of etf and esg. What decides it for most readers is the price of entry: managed portfolios ask for a minimum investment of $500,000, with an annual management fee of 0.35% to 1.25%.
Score breakdown
| Area | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherFee of 0.6% against a site median of 0.4%, offset by an entry point of €25 to €500. | 8.5Management fee runs 0.35% to 1.25%, against 0% at eToro and 0.5% to 1.5% at Vivid Standard, with an account fee of $129. |
| Offer | 9.0Higher | 8.6 |
| Trust | 8.7 | 8.9Higher |
What each covers
| Portfolio types | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| ETF | Yes | Yes |
| ESG | Yes | Yes |
| Account types | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| IRA | No | Yes |
| Joint | Yes | No |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Industrie- und Handelskammer Frankfurt am Main D-F-125-9CFN-70 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 173 of 471 | 194 of 471 |
| Robo-advisors | 70 of 151 | 82 of 151 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | bevestor GmbH | Ellevest, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Brokers
| Fact | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $129 |
| Markets | ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, FundsCovers more |
| Features | Mobile app | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Bevestor App | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | bevestor | Ellevest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 0.6%highest quarter | 0.35% to 1.25%above the median | 0.345% |
Median across 86 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
bevestor
Pros
- Entry starts at €25 to €500, so monthly saving suits the model.
- Portfolios are automated and built from etf and esg, so no holding has to be picked by hand.
- Support runs through email, chat and phone.
Cons
- The management fee of 0.6% is above the site median of 0.4%.
- The range is limited to etfs and funds, so there is no direct share dealing.
- The only account type listed is joint, leaving a single investor without a separate account type.
Ellevest
Pros
- A minimum deposit of $0 lets you open an account without tying up money straight away.
- Regulated in the US by SEC, with listed investor protection of SIPC up to USD 500,000.
- Markets of stocks, etfs and funds and portfolios of etf and esg keep the range fund based and easy to read.
Cons
- The minimum investment of $500,000 sits well above the €25 asked across the site.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for account questions.
- An account fee of $129 adds a fixed cost beside the management fee of 0.35% to 1.25%.
Who each suits
bevestor
Who it suits
- Investors in Germany who want a portfolio managed for them rather than choosing each holding.
- People saving in small amounts who can start from €25 to €500.
- Readers who want phone and chat support, both listed under email, chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, whose management fee is 0%, suits readers who would rather pick investments themselves.
- Axos Invest, whose minimum investment is $100, suits readers starting with a larger sum.
- Vivid Standard, with management fees running 0.5% to 1.5%, suits readers who weigh the fee line most heavily.
Ellevest
Who it suits
- Savers who want a robo-advisor to run a portfolio of etf and esg and can meet the minimum investment of $500,000.
- IRA account holders, since ira is the account type listed.
- Investors comparing managed portfolios against cheaper entry points, such as Axos Invest at $100.
Who should look elsewhere
- Savers with small sums, because the minimum investment of $500,000 is far higher than $100 at Axos Invest.
- Traders who want to place their own orders, since the markets listed are stocks, etfs and funds and eToro is the trading alternative here.
- Anyone after a platform to place orders themselves, where eToro lists a management fee of 0%.
Country by country
| Country | bevestor | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
Questions about each
bevestor
How much does bevestor charge?+
bevestor charges a management fee of 0.6% for running the portfolio. The portfolio is built from etfs and funds, so the fee pays for ongoing management rather than individual trade dealing, and the whole account is handled in the bevestor App.
How much do I need to start?+
The minimum investment runs €25 to €500, which sits at the site median of €25. That keeps bevestor reachable for people setting aside small monthly amounts rather than committing a large lump sum on day one.
Ellevest
What does Ellevest charge?+
The management fee runs 0.35% to 1.25%, and an account fee of $129 is listed alongside it. For comparison, eToro lists a management fee of 0% and Vivid Standard runs 0.5% to 1.5%, so Ellevest sits in between on advisory costs.
How much do I need to get started?+
Managed portfolios ask for a minimum investment of $500,000, well above the €25 most robo-advisors ask and above $100 at Axos Invest. Opening the account is lighter, since the minimum deposit is $0.