Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

Linxea vs Robinhood

Linxea scores 8.7 and Robinhood 9.4 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Linxea

8.7/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Robinhood

9.4/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Linxea vs Robinhood: the differences

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LinxeaLinxea
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Minimum deposit€100$0
MarketsFunds, BondsStocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto
RegulatorsORIASBank of Lithuania (LSC), LT BL, SIPC
Deposit and withdrawal fees0% entry fee on Linxea Avenir 2$100 outgoing transfer
Stock trade feeNot confirmed$0
Account feeNot confirmed$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0
Margin rateNot confirmed3.95%
Options contract feeNot confirmed$0
PlatformsNot confirmedRobinhood app, Robinhood Legend
Account typesNot confirmedIRA, Roth IRA, Joint
Maximum retail leverageNot confirmed10X

Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).

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Key differences

  • Robinhood scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.7.
  • Regulators: only Linxea offers ORIAS.
  • Regulators: only Robinhood offers Bank of Lithuania (LSC), LT BL, SIPC.
  • Robinhood is licensed in 1 more country.
  • Markets: only Linxea offers Funds, Bonds.
  • Markets: only Robinhood offers Stocks, ETFs, Options.
  • Pricing model: only Robinhood offers Commission free.

Our verdict on each

Linxea

Linxea sits apart from the brokers on this page because it is a French savings and life insurance platform rather than a share dealing site, and the money sits under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. It suits savers in France who want funds and bonds held for the long term with no entry charge.

Read the full Linxea review

Robinhood

Robinhood suits first-time investors and small, regular investors who want nothing charged for holding or trading. It is the cheapest way in on our data, with a minimum deposit of $0, no account fee and no inactivity charge, under the Bank of Lithuania and SIPC.

Read the full Robinhood review

Score breakdown

Linxea vs Robinhood
AreaLinxeaRobinhood
Cost8.4No entry fee on the Linxea Avenir contract, 0% entry fee on Linxea Avenir 2, though €100 is a high floor.9.6HigherStock trades cost $0, options contracts $0, the account fee is $0 and inactivity is $0.
Offer9.19.3Higher
Trust8.69.3Higher

Where each is licensed and available

Linxea vs Robinhood
CountryLinxeaRobinhood
France
ORIAS 07031073
Not confirmed
LithuaniaNot confirmed
Bank of Lithuania (LSC) MiCA CASP 254900GTP4UXQO1UMI36
LT_BL PSD_PI 306377915
United StatesNot confirmed
SIPC SIPC member 69916

How they place

Linxea vs Robinhood
RankingLinxeaRobinhood
Stock and ETF brokers7 of 49013 of 490

Side by side, item by item

Linxea vs Robinhood
MarketsLinxeaRobinhood
StocksNoYes
ETFsNoYes
OptionsNoYes
FuturesNoYes
CryptoNoYes
BondsYesNo
FundsYesNo

Sources behind this comparison

Linxea

  • linxea.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • bogleheads.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Robinhood

  • finder.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • mymillennialguide.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • financer.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • robinhood.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

Linxea vs Robinhood
FactLinxeaRobinhood
FeaturesNot confirmedCrypto, Fractional shares, Options, Futures, Mobile app
Pricing modelLow feesCommission free, Low feesCovers more
AudienceNot confirmedBeginners, Day traders
Legal entityLINXEA SASRobinhood Europe UAB
HeadquartersFranceLithuania
FoundedNot confirmed2013
Support channelsPhone, Help centre, CommunityNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Linxea vs Robinhood
FactLinxeaRobinhoodMedian
Stock trade feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Account feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Margin rateNot confirmed3.95%lowest quarter8.79%
Options contract feeNot confirmed$0lowest quarter$0.59

Median across 81 listed brokers.

Pros and cons

Linxea

Pros

  • No entry fee on the Linxea Avenir contract: 0% entry fee on Linxea Avenir 2
  • Deposits start at €100, above the site median of €4.64
  • Regulated in France by ORIAS, with EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 behind the money

Cons

  • The range is narrow: funds and bonds means no share dealing on this platform
  • The minimum deposit of €100 sits well above $0 at CFI
  • Regulators listed: ORIAS, with the base in France, so UK clients have no named UK protection

Robinhood

Pros

  • Nothing to pay to open or hold an account, with an account fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0
  • Trading a share costs $0, so a small first order is not eaten by commission
  • You can start with a deposit of $0, lower than most brands on our data

Cons

  • Leverage is available at 10X, which magnifies losses as well as gains
  • Outgoing transfers carry a charge of $100 outgoing transfer
  • Margin borrowing is priced at a margin rate of 3.95%, so interest adds to your cost

Who each suits

Linxea

Who it suits

  • French savers who want a long term savings contract, not day trading
  • Investors happy to hold funds and bonds rather than trade shares
  • People who value a registered French adviser and a clear EU ICS up to EUR 20,000

Who should look elsewhere

  • Share traders, since funds and bonds offers funds and bonds only
  • UK investors used to free entry, as CFI starts at $0
  • Brokers with a wide asset list, such as eToro with stocks, etfs and forex

Robinhood

Who it suits

  • Beginners opening a first account with a small deposit
  • Day-traders working in options, futures and crypto on mobile
  • Retirement investors using an IRA, Roth IRA or joint account

Who should look elsewhere

  • Vantage if a flat minimum deposit of $5 suits you better
  • CFI if you want forex and CFDs alongside shares, since its markets cover stocks, etfs and forex
  • eToro if social copy trading matters more than options and futures

Current offers

Linxea

Current offer

  • Bonus

    100 EUR offerts ouverture Linxea Spirit 2 enfant mineur: 100 EUR

    ouverture d'un contrat Linxea Spirit 2 pour enfant mineur

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Linxea vs Robinhood
CountryLinxeaRobinhood
FranceYesNo

Questions about each

Linxea

What does it cost to open a Linxea account?+

Opening money on the Linxea Avenir contract carries 0% entry fee on Linxea Avenir 2, so there is no charge for putting money in. The floor is €100, which sits above the €4.64 typical across the brokers compared here. Costs therefore show up in what the contract holds rather than in an entry charge.

What can you actually invest in?+

The listed markets are funds and bonds, so the range is unit funds and bonds rather than individual shares, derivatives or crypto. That suits a saver who wants a managed long term holding. Anyone needing a wider asset list will have to look elsewhere.

Robinhood

What does it cost to trade shares on Robinhood?+

Trading a share costs $0, and an options contract costs $0. There is also an account fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0, so nothing is taken for simply holding the account open. Borrowing on margin is charged at a margin rate of 3.95%, which is the main running cost if you use leverage.

Is there a minimum deposit to open a Robinhood account?+

The minimum deposit is $0, so you can open an account and place a small first order without funding a large balance. It is worth comparing that with the deposits other brands ask for before you commit, since the figure varies widely across the market. Outgoing transfers are charged at $100 outgoing transfer, so factor that in if you plan to move money out early.

Robinhood

Robinhood

Higher score in this comparison

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