Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Dodl vs PU Prime
Where Dodl and PU Prime differ
| Compare |  Dodl |  PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £25 | $50 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority | SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | Dodl app | MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader, PU Prime mobile App |
| Stock trade fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | free deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
| Account types | ISA, SIPP, Lisa | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
| Interest on cash | 3.8% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Dodl offers Financial Conduct Authority.
- Regulators: only PU Prime offers SIPC.
- Markets: only Dodl offers Funds.
- Markets: only PU Prime offers Forex, CFDs, Metals.
- Platforms: only Dodl offers Dodl app.
- Platforms: only PU Prime offers MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader.
- Support channels: only Dodl offers Email, Chat.
- Features: only PU Prime offers Demo account, Copy trading.
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.
PU Prime
PU Prime is a US broker for beginners who want forex, CFDs and metals on MT4, MT5 or the PU Prime app, with copy trading and a demo account on the same platform. Its $50 entry sits above lighter $0 and $5 floors, and money is held under SIPC cover.
Score breakdown
| Area | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Higher | 8.7 |
| Offer | 9.2Stock trade fee of £0 across isa, sipp and lisa, plus free deposits and withdrawals, undercuts priced platforms. | 9.2 |
| Trust | 8.6 | 8.6 |
What each covers
| Markets | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Funds | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 176 of 471 | 182 of 471 |
| Brokers for beginners | 47 of 88 | 51 of 88 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 3337 |
Where these facts come from
Dodl
- dodl.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.dodl.co.uk: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
PU Prime
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- myfxbook.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- scribehow.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- kenmacro.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- puprimepartners.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners | Beginners |
| Legal entity | AJ Bell | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Dodl | PU Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Interest on cash | 3.8%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 43 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
PU Prime
Pros
- Covers forex, CFDs, metals, stocks and ETFs in one account (stocks, etfs and forex)
- Pick from MT4, MT5, PU Web Trader or the PU Prime mobile app (MT4, MT5 and PU Web Trader)
- A demo account and copy trading sit alongside the live accounts (demo account, copy trading and mobile app)
Cons
- The $50 entry is above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison
- Support runs through a help centre only, per help centre
- Retail trading losses run high across the site at 70.15%, so leverage of 1:1000 carries real risk
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
PU Prime
Who it suits
- Beginners building a first account on forex or CFDs
- Traders who want copy trading alongside manual deals
- Anyone happy to hold money with a US SIPC member rather than a UK or EU regulated firm
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if a $0 entry point matters more than US regulation
- eToro, if a wider market spread including crypto and futures fits a long term investor better
- Vantage, if a $5 floor suits a smaller first deposit
Country by country
| Country | Dodl | PU Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
PU Prime
What is the minimum deposit at PU Prime?+
The stated entry point is $50 for a new account. That sits above the $0 and $5 starting points in this comparison, so a first deposit has to be larger here than with either.
Is PU Prime regulated and is my money protected?+
Protection runs through SIPC up to USD 500,000, listed under SIPC. The membership is recorded as SIPC member 3337, so the holding company can be traced against a public register rather than a claim on the website.
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