Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Freedom24 vs LYNX
Freedom24 vs LYNX: the differences
| Compare |  Freedom24 |  LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €0 | $0 |
| Stock trade fee | €2 | $5 |
| Inactivity fee | €0Lower | €5 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, FundsCovers more |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | EUR 7 per withdrawal | One withdrawal per month free |
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App |
| Regulators | CySEC | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005% | Not confirmed |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 7.1% |
| Options contract fee | $0.65 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Account fee (€0).
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Key differences
- LYNX scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Inactivity fee is lower at Freedom24: €0 vs €5.
- Markets: only LYNX offers Forex, Futures, Funds.
- Platforms: only Freedom24 offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web.
- Platforms: only LYNX offers LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App.
- Features: only Freedom24 offers Options.
- Features: only LYNX offers Fractional shares, Demo account.
Our verdict on each
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.
LYNX
LYNX suits experienced traders who want a long list of markets behind the same account. The account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0, so holding costs nothing, while a stock trade fee of $5 makes dealing the cost centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Freedom24 | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherCost is middling: account fee €0 and minimum deposit €0 are nil, but €2 per deal is high against the €0 median. | 9.0Costly to trade: stock trade fees rank 139 of 161 and the inactivity fee 34 of 56, against an account fee of €0. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Freedom24 | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 161 of 471 | 74 of 471 |
| Options trading platforms | 57 of 103 | 21 of 103 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Freedom24 | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC 275/15 | Not confirmed |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Freedom24 | LYNX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Options, Mobile app | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Low fees |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Experienced |
| Legal entity | Freedom Finance Europe Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Freedom24 | LYNX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | €0at the median | €0at the median | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | €0below the median | €5above the median | €2.45 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 7.1%below the median | 8.75% |
| Options contract fee | $0.65above the median | Not confirmed | $0.625 |
Median across 52 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
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.
LYNX
Pros
- Nothing to pay for the account itself: fees run €0 and the minimum deposit is $0.
- The same account covers stocks, etfs and forex, putting shares, funds, bonds and derivatives under one roof.
- Platform choice runs from the LYNX+ terminal to the Trader Workstation and a mobile app, and a demo account with fractional shares comes with it.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $5 applies to every deal, so frequent dealing raises the bill quickly.
- An inactivity fee of €5 applies, so money left untouched still carries a charge.
- A margin rate of 7.1% means a small deposit can control a much larger position.
Who each suits
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.
LYNX
Who it suits
- Experienced traders: the audience listed is experienced, and the account is priced as a low fee model.
- Anyone who wants stocks, etfs and forex sitting in the same login.
- Traders who want to practise first, with a demo account and fractional shares alongside a mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro for occasional share buying: its stock trade fee is $0 against $5 at LYNX, so small repeated deals cost more here.
- Vantage for anyone who must start with a deposit: the minimum deposit there is $5 while LYNX opens at $0.
- CFI for CFD and crypto trading, since its markets run to stocks, etfs and forex while LYNX runs to stocks, etfs and forex.
Questions about each
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.
LYNX
What does LYNX charge to open and hold an account?+
Opening and holding are free: the account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0. Costs appear only when you trade, through a stock trade fee of $5. The account is priced overall as a low fee model rather than a subscription service.
What does a stock trade cost on LYNX?+
A stock trade costs $5 with no account fee on top, and the same account also carries forex, options, futures, bonds and funds. On share dealing alone LYNX sits near the back of the brands compared, at 139 of 161.
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