Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Freedom24 vs TradeUP
Where Freedom24 and TradeUP differ
| Compare |  Freedom24 |  TradeUP |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €2 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Options, BondsCovers more | ETFs, Options, Stocks |
| Regulators | CySEC | SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Minimum deposit | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | EUR 7 per withdrawal | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Options contract fee ($0.65).
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Key differences
- Freedom24 scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Freedom24 offers CySEC.
- Regulators: only TradeUP offers SIPC.
- Markets: only Freedom24 offers Bonds.
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.
TradeUP
TradeUP suits retail investors who want free stock dealing and low options costs from a US broker holding SIPC membership. Stock trades cost $0 and investor protection stands at SIPC up to USD 500,000. Markets are limited to etfs, options and stocks, so it suits single market US investors.
Score breakdown
| Area | Freedom24 | TradeUP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherCost is middling: account fee €0 and minimum deposit €0 are nil, but €2 per deal is high against the €0 median. | 9.0Stock trades cost $0 and options contracts cost $0.65, with no account charge listed. |
| Offer | 8.9Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | 8.7Higher | 8.6 |
What we checked
Freedom24
- forex.wikibit.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- matchmybroker.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- ucits-etfs.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- beinoption.vercel.app: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- eupersonalfinance.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
TradeUP
- play.google.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradeup.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Freedom24 | TradeUP |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 161 of 471 | 188 of 471 |
| Options trading platforms | 57 of 103 | 62 of 103 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Freedom24 | TradeUP |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Options, Mobile app | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Freedom Finance Europe Ltd | TRADEUP SECURITIES INC |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Freedom24 | TradeUP | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €0below the median | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | €0below the median | Not confirmed | €2.45 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Options contract fee | $0.65above the median | $0.65above the median | $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.
TradeUP
Pros
- Stock trades carry a fee of $0 on a commission free model
- Options contracts cost $0.65
- Client accounts sit with SIPC protection of SIPC up to USD 500,000
Cons
- Trading is limited to etfs, options and stocks
- The regulated entity is TRADEUP SECURITIES INC, so claims are made in the US
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.
TradeUP
Who it suits
- Retail investors buying and holding US shares and ETFs
- Options traders who keep contract costs low
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, which covers a wider set of stocks, etfs and forex
- Vantage, which adds forex, cfds and stocks
- CFI, which lists stocks, etfs and forex
Country by country
| Country | Freedom24 | TradeUP |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
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.
TradeUP
How much does it cost to buy shares?+
Buying and selling shares carries a fee of $0, and the pricing model is commission free. There is no listed account charge or inactivity charge to offset that, so the dealing cost sits entirely on the trade.
What does an options contract cost?+
An options contract is charged at $0.65. Options are part of the etfs, options and stocks range, so contracts can be traded alongside shares and ETFs in the same account.
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