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Bitpanda vs EasyEquities

Compare Bitpanda and EasyEquities side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Bitpanda

Bitpanda

European multi-asset beginners

Bitpanda is a Vienna-based multi-asset platform offering 650+ cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious me…

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EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Beginner investors in South Africa

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-…

Head-to-head comparison

Bitpanda vs EasyEquities
Feature Bitpanda EasyEquities
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 1 flat fee per trade; custody fee: Free 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies
Regulators FMA, BaFin, MFSA, FCA, VARA FSCA
Best for European multi-asset beginners Beginner investors in South Africa
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
Fractional Shares
Investment Plans
Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

Bitpanda

Bitpanda

Pros

  • No account opening or maintenance fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fee on any payment method
  • No inactivity fee
  • Flat EUR 1 per stock and ETF trade with no custody fee
  • 650+ cryptocurrencies available
  • Stocks and ETFs available from EUR 1 via fractional shares
  • Automated savings plans for recurring investments
  • Multiple MiCAR licences and MiFID II investment services authorisation

Cons

  • Crypto spread on standard platform up to 2.49% on small-cap tokens
  • No demo account
  • Stocks and ETFs launched in January 2026 - shorter track record than crypto offering
  • Service limited to Europe, UK, and UAE - not available to US or Canadian residents
  • Standard platform lacks advanced charting and order types
  • No protection scheme covers crypto holdings
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • No inactivity fee
  • Thrive platform fee (R25/month) is waived for active users and exempt groups
  • 0.25% trading commission is low relative to traditional SA brokers
  • Fractional Share Rights allow investing with small amounts
  • Demo account provided automatically (R100,000 ZAR and $10,000 USD)
  • Multi-currency accounts (ZAR, USD, AUD, GBP, EUR)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and retirement annuity options

Cons

  • R25/month Thrive platform fee applies to users below Thrive Level 3
  • Currency conversion fee applies when moving funds between currency accounts
  • Per-asset fee when transferring account to another broker
  • Research and charting tools are basic compared to specialist platforms
  • Customer support does not offer live chat; response times reported as slow
  • Fractional shares are held as Fractional Share Rights, not direct share ownership
  • Limited advanced order types for active traders
  • Primarily suited to South African investors; international account options are more limited
Bitpanda

Bitpanda

Bitpanda is a Vienna-based multi-asset platform offering 650+ cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals with a flat EUR 1 stock-trade fee and no account or inactivity charges.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-free accounts with no minimum deposit, 0.25% commissions, and a waivable R25/month platform fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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