Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Freedom24 vs TradeZero
Where Freedom24 and TradeZero differ
| Compare |  Freedom24 |  TradeZero |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €2 | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | €0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Options, BondsCovers more | Stocks, Options |
| Regulators | CySEC | AFM |
| Options contract fee | $0.65 | $0.59Lower |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | EUR 7 per withdrawal | $15 wire transfer out |
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | ZeroPro, ZeroFree, ZeroMobile, TZ1, TradingView |
| Minimum deposit | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005% | Not confirmed |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 9% |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Freedom24 offers CySEC.
- Regulators: only TradeZero offers AFM.
- Founded is lower at Freedom24: 2013 vs 2015.
- Options contract fee is lower at TradeZero: $0.59 vs $0.65.
- Markets: only Freedom24 offers ETFs, Bonds.
- Platforms: only Freedom24 offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web.
- Platforms: only TradeZero offers ZeroPro, ZeroFree, ZeroMobile.
- Features: only Freedom24 offers Options.
- Features: only TradeZero offers 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.
TradeZero
TradeZero suits traders who want stocks and options on a single account without a per-trade commission, and the demo account gives beginners a place to practise. Options cost $0.59 a contract, and the account works through desktop, mobile and charting tools.
Score breakdown
| Area | Freedom24 | TradeZero |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherCost is middling: account fee €0 and minimum deposit €0 are nil, but €2 per deal is high against the €0 median. | 9.1Stock trades cost $0, ranking first of 161 brands on that fee, and the inactivity fee ranks first of 56. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.1Higher |
| Trust | 8.7Higher | 8.6 |
Choosing between them
Pick Freedom24 if markets matter most.
Pick TradeZero if options contract fee matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Freedom24 | TradeZero |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | CySEC 275/15 | Not confirmed |
| Netherlands | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Freedom24 | TradeZero |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 161 of 471 | 169 of 471 |
| Options trading platforms | 57 of 103 | 58 of 103 |
If neither fits
Robinhood has options contract fee at $0, against $0.65 for Freedom24 and $0.59 for TradeZero.
Robinhood reviewSources behind this comparison
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
TradeZero
- tradezero.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Freedom24 | TradeZero |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Options, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free, Low fees |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Experienced, Beginners, Day traders |
| Legal entity | Freedom Finance Europe Ltd | TradeZero Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Freedom24 | TradeZero | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €0below the median | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Margin rate | Not confirmed | 9%above the median | 8.75% |
| Options contract fee | $0.65above the median | $0.59below 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.
TradeZero
Pros
- Regulated in the Netherlands by AFM, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Margin positions run at a rate of 9%.
- A demo account and a mobile app are included, so the platform can be learned before funding.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre only.
- A wire transfer out of the account costs $15 wire transfer out.
- The market range is stocks and options, so forex, crypto and metals are not covered.
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.
TradeZero
Who it suits
- Traders buying stocks and options who do not want a per-trade commission.
- Beginners who want a demo account and a mobile app before putting money in.
- Day traders who work across several platforms rather than a single terminal.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after forex, crypto or futures, where eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Traders who want metals and CFDs beside stocks, which Vantage covers with forex, cfds and stocks.
Current offers
TradeZero
Current offer
Bonus
Welcome Offer WELCOME250: 250
with a $250+ deposit during sign-up
Source, checked September 26, 2026
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.
TradeZero
What does TradeZero charge to trade stocks and options?+
Stock trades cost $0 per trade, and options cost $0.59 a contract. The pricing model is described as commission-free and low-fee, so the per-order cost is the main thing to compare. The inactivity fee is $0, so an idle account is not charged.
Is my money protected if something goes wrong?+
The account is provided by TradeZero Europe B.V., which is licensed by AFM in the Netherlands. Investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so money above that figure sits outside the scheme. Keeping larger balances elsewhere limits what is at stake.
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