Updated October 17, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

Pepperstone vs Robinhood

Pepperstone scores 9.2 and Robinhood 9.4 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Pepperstone

9.2/10

Facts checked October 17, 2026.

Robinhood

9.4/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Where Pepperstone and Robinhood differ

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
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Pepperstone
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RobinhoodRobinhood
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Minimum deposit$10$0Lower
Stock trade fee$0.020$0Lower
MarketsStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsStocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto
PlatformsTradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, CTrader, Pepperstone platformRobinhood app, Robinhood Legend
Account feeNot confirmed$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0
RegulatorsNot confirmedBank of Lithuania (LSC), LT BL, SIPC
Investor protectionNot confirmedEU ICS up to EUR 20,000
Retail accounts that lose money74.1%Not confirmed
Margin rateNot confirmed3.95%
Options contract feeNot confirmed$0
Deposit and withdrawal feesNot confirmed$100 outgoing transfer
Account typesNot confirmedIRA, Roth IRA, Joint
Maximum retail leverageNot confirmed10X

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Key differences

  • Robinhood scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
  • Minimum deposit is lower at Robinhood: $0 vs $10.
  • Stock trade fee is lower at Robinhood: $0 vs $0.020.
  • Markets: only Pepperstone offers Forex, CFDs, Metals.
  • Markets: only Robinhood offers Options, Futures.
  • Platforms: only Pepperstone offers TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
  • Platforms: only Robinhood offers Robinhood app, Robinhood Legend.

Our verdict on each

Pepperstone

Pepperstone is a CFD broker with several platforms and a demo account. It suits active traders, though leveraged CFDs carry a high risk of quick losses.

Read the full Pepperstone 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

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
AreaPepperstoneRobinhood
Cost8.99.6HigherStock trades cost $0, options contracts $0, the account fee is $0 and inactivity is $0.
Offer9.5Higher9.3
TrustNot confirmed9.3

How they place

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
RankingPepperstoneRobinhood
Stock and ETF brokers22 of 47114 of 471

Availability and regulation

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
CountryPepperstoneRobinhood
LithuaniaNot confirmed
Bank of Lithuania (LSC) MiCA CASP 254900GTP4UXQO1UMI36
LT_BL PSD_PI 306377915
United StatesNot confirmed
SIPC SIPC member 69916

Where these facts come from

Pepperstone

  • pepperstone.com: 6 facts, checked October 17, 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

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
FactPepperstoneRobinhood
FeaturesNot confirmedCrypto, Fractional shares, Options, Futures, Mobile app
Pricing modelNot confirmedCommission free, Low fees
AudienceNot confirmedBeginners, Day traders
Legal entityNot confirmedRobinhood Europe UAB
HeadquartersNot confirmedLithuania
FoundedNot confirmed2013
Support channelsEmail, Help centreNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Pepperstone vs Robinhood
FactPepperstoneRobinhoodMedian
Minimum deposit$10below the median$0below the median$25
Stock trade fee$0.020above the median$0at the median$0
Account feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Inactivity feeNot confirmed$0at the median$0
Retail accounts that lose money74.1%above the medianNot confirmed72.21%
Margin rateNot confirmed3.95%lowest quarter8.75%

Median across 136 listed brokers.

Pros and cons

Pepperstone

Pros

  • Several platforms, including MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView.
  • Two pricing styles, one all in and one commission based.
  • A demo account with virtual funds before going live.

Cons

  • Leverage can cause fast losses, and a high share of retail accounts lose money.
  • Overnight positions can pay or earn interest, with larger midweek rollovers.
  • Withdrawals must go to an account or card in your own name.

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

Pepperstone

Who it suits

  • Traders who want a choice of MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView.
  • Frequent FX, gold or index CFD traders.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who cannot accept fast losses from leverage.
  • Long term investors who want to own shares outright.

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

Questions about each

Pepperstone

Does Pepperstone charge fees on deposits or withdrawals?+

The company charges no internal funding or withdrawal fees, though your bank or payment provider may apply its own charges. Deposits can be made by debit or credit card, digital wallet, or domestic and international bank transfer. Withdrawals must go to an account or card in the same name.

Can I practise on a demo account first?+

Yes. A demo account uses virtual funds in a live market environment and runs on the same platforms as live accounts. You can test strategies, try order types and explore charts and indicators without risking capital. Demo accounts cannot be reactivated once closed, so keep notes on what you tested.

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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