Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Dodl vs FBS
Where Dodl and FBS differ
| Compare |  Dodl |  FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £25 | $5 |
| Stock trade fee | £0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | free deposits and withdrawals | Free |
| Platforms | Dodl app | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5% |
| Account types | ISA, SIPP, Lisa | Not confirmed |
| Interest on cash | 3.8% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- FBS scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Dodl offers Financial Conduct Authority.
- Regulators: only FBS offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Markets: only Dodl offers Funds.
- Markets: only FBS offers Forex, CFDs, Metals.
- Platforms: only Dodl offers Dodl app.
- Platforms: only FBS offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Support channels: only Dodl offers Chat.
- Support channels: only FBS offers Phone.
- Features: only FBS offers Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Dodl
Dodl is an AJ Bell app aimed at UK beginners who want to sidestep dealing costs entirely. Stock trades cost £0 and cash earns 3.8%, so the saving comes from the fee-free model rather than from a richer market list.
FBS
Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.
Score breakdown
| Area | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9 | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.2Stock trade fee of £0 across isa, sipp and lisa, plus free deposits and withdrawals, undercuts priced platforms. | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | 8.8Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 176 of 471 | 110 of 471 |
| Brokers for beginners | 47 of 88 | 33 of 88 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Funds | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
Sources behind this comparison
Dodl
- dodl.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.dodl.co.uk: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners | Beginners |
| Legal entity | AJ Bell | Tradestone Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2009 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Dodl | FBS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43%below the median | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5%below the median | 0.65% |
| Interest on cash | 3.8%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 52 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Dodl
Pros
- Stock trades cost £0, the lowest stock trade fee recorded in this comparison
- free deposits and withdrawals means moving money in and out adds nothing to a portfolio
- Cash held with the account earns interest of 3.8% while you save for a purchase
Cons
- Cash interest of 3.8% is a variable rate, so the return on uninvested money can move
- Dealing runs on Dodl app only, which suits casual investors less well than a desktop platform
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for urgent account problems
FBS
Pros
- An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
- The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
- The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
Cons
- The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
- The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
- The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
Who each suits
Dodl
Who it suits
- UK beginners opening a first stocks, ETFs and funds portfolio
- Investors who want dealing fees at £0 and want to keep cash earning 3.8%
- Savers setting aside money in an ISA, SIPP or LISA before investing
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who need a desktop dealing platform, because dealing sits on Dodl app
- Anyone wanting phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre
- Investors who trade often in foreign currency, where 0.75% charges apply
FBS
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
- Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
- European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
- Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
- Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.
Country by country
| Country | Dodl | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Dodl
What does it cost to buy shares at Dodl?+
A stock trade costs £0, which is the figure that stands out on this platform. The pricing model is commission-free rather than low-fee, so dealing is designed to cost nothing. Money in and out is also free deposits and withdrawals, so a transfer adds nothing extra. The one charge to watch is 0.75% on currency conversion when you buy shares priced outside sterling.
Is my money protected at Dodl?+
Dodl is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and eligible balances are covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That protection is a stated limit on a claim to the firm, not a promise that investments cannot fall in value. The company operating the app is AJ Bell, so the account sits with an established UK provider rather than an offshore entity.
FBS
What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+
The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.
How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+
The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.
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