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InvestEngine vs Moneybox

Compare InvestEngine and Moneybox side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

InvestEngine

InvestEngine

Low-cost passive ETF investing

InvestEngine is a UK ETF-only platform with commission-free DIY portfolios across ISA, SIPP, GIA, and businesโ€ฆ

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Moneybox

Moneybox

UK beginners saving for the long term

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and reaโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

InvestEngine vs Moneybox
Feature InvestEngine Moneybox
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - ยฃ0 commission; 0.45% FX fee applies to US stock trades
Regulators FCA FCA
Best for Low-cost passive ETF investing UK beginners saving for the long term
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Ready Made Portfolios
Investment Plans
Isa
Sipp
Business Account
Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Savings Vaults
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Pros & cons

InvestEngine

InvestEngine

Pros

  • No platform fee for DIY portfolios
  • No account opening, deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • No FX conversion fee - all ETFs traded in GBP
  • SIPP and ISA with zero platform fee
  • Business accounts available for UK limited companies
  • Managed portfolios priced at 0.25% per year when available
  • Over 830 ETFs from providers including iShares and Vanguard
  • Auto-rebalancing on DIY, managed, and LifePlan portfolios

Cons

  • ETFs only - no individual stocks, bonds, funds, or other asset classes
  • Trades execute in a once-daily bulk order, not in real time
  • No limit orders, stop-loss orders, or price alerts
  • SIPP drawdown not supported - transfer elsewhere to start withdrawing
  • Employer and company director pension contributions not accepted via SIPP
  • Managed portfolios and LifePlan portfolios currently unavailable to new investors
  • No interest paid on uninvested cash
  • No demo account with virtual funds
Moneybox

Moneybox

Pros

  • No commission on buying or selling investments
  • No withdrawal fee and no inactivity fee
  • Lifetime ISA with 25% government bonus available
  • SIPP has no monthly subscription fee
  • Round-up feature automates investing from everyday card purchases
  • Wide account range: Stocks ISA, Cash ISA, LISA, Junior ISA, SIPP, GIA
  • Low ยฃ1 minimum investment
  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection

Cons

  • ยฃ1 monthly subscription fee can disproportionately affect small portfolios
  • 0.45% annual platform fee is higher than some low-cost alternatives
  • Very limited individual stock selection (approximately 20 US stocks)
  • Mobile app only - no full desktop web platform
  • No demo account
  • No advanced charting, research tools or economic calendar
  • Transfers in can take up to 30 days
  • Cash ISA requires ยฃ500 minimum and drops to a lower rate below that threshold
InvestEngine

InvestEngine

InvestEngine is a UK ETF-only platform with commission-free DIY portfolios across ISA, SIPP, GIA, and business accounts. Managed portfolios at 0.25% per year are currently unavailable to new investors.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Moneybox

Moneybox

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and ready-made portfolios, aimed at long-term savers.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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