Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Stash vs tastytrade
Where Stash and tastytrade differ
| Compare |  Stash |  tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | SEC, FINRA | SIPC |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Mobile, Desktop, Web |
| Account types | IRA, Roth IRA | IRA, Joint |
| Account fee | $144 | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $1 |
Same on both: Minimum deposit ($0), Stock trade fee ($0), Investor protection (SIPC up to USD 500,000).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Stash offers SEC, FINRA.
- Regulators: only tastytrade offers SIPC.
- Markets: only tastytrade offers Forex, Options, Futures.
- Platforms: only Stash offers iOS, Android.
- Platforms: only tastytrade offers Mobile, Desktop.
- Account types: only Stash offers Roth IRA.
- Account types: only tastytrade offers Joint.
- Features: only Stash offers Fractional shares.
- Features: only tastytrade offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
Stash
Stash suits US beginners who want a retirement pot built from a phone rather than a wide market. Trades cost $0 and the minimum deposit is free, but the account fee of $144 a year is the price of that simplicity.
tastytrade
tastytrade suits traders who want options, futures and crypto in the same account as shares and ETFs, and it suits anyone starting small. The minimum deposit is $0, share dealing costs $0 a trade, and options cost $1 a contract, so the bill grows only if you trade derivatives.
Score breakdown
| Area | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1A free minimum deposit and $0 trades rank 1 of 213 and 1 of 161, but the $144 account fee is the weight. | 9.1The commission free model keeps equity dealing cheap, but the options contract fee of $1 is the line heavy option traders watch. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.4Higher |
| Trust | 9.0Higher | 8.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 148 of 471 | 150 of 471 |
| Investment platforms and apps | 31 of 86 | 32 of 86 |
| IRA providers | 22 of 43 | 23 of 43 |
Which one suits you
Pick Stash if trust matter most.
Pick tastytrade if offer and markets matter most.
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Account types | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| IRA | Yes | Yes |
| Roth IRA | Yes | No |
| Joint | No | Yes |
Where these facts come from
Stash
- stash.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingplatforms.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
tastytrade
- tastytrade.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Crypto, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Stash Investments LLC | TASTYTRADE INC |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre | Not confirmed |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | $108 to $144 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum investment | $5 | Not confirmed |
| Portfolio types | ETF | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Stash | tastytrade | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0below the median | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | $144highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $1highest quarter | $0.625 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Stash
Pros
- Stock trades cost $0 and the model is commission-free, so small orders carry no per-trade charge.
- The portfolio option is an etf portfolio alongside ira and roth ira accounts, which keeps retirement saving in one place.
- Access runs through Web, iOS and Android, and fractional shares spread small contributions across holdings.
Cons
- The account fee of $144 a year leaves Stash at 134 of 138 brands on that measure, while eToro lists $0.
- Support runs on help centre only, so questions about a retirement account are left to articles.
- Trading is limited to stocks and etfs with an etf portfolio, so there is no forex, crypto or CFD route.
tastytrade
Pros
- Share dealing costs $0 a trade, and the account opens from $0.
- All of stocks, etfs and forex sit under the same account.
- Protection is recorded as SIPC up to USD 500,000, with membership logged as SIPC member 69649.
Cons
- Options cost $1 a contract, so regular contract buyers pay more than occasional ones.
- The recorded account types under ira and joint are an IRA and a joint account.
- In the stock comparison, 72.03% of retail accounts lose money.
Who each suits
Stash
Who it suits
- US beginners who want a retirement account, a phone app and a small starting amount rather than a wide market.
- Long-term savers content to hold stocks and etfs and an etf portfolio without picking markets themselves.
- Readers who weigh regulation first, since Stash is registered with SEC and FINRA in the US.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want forex, crypto or CFDs, since CFI lists stocks, etfs and forex.
- Anyone put off by a yearly charge, as eToro lists $0 for its account.
- Readers who prefer a provider with a published entry figure, such as Vantage at $5, rather than a free minimum deposit.
tastytrade
Who it suits
- Traders who want options and futures in the same account as shares and ETFs.
- Anyone starting small, since the minimum deposit is $0.
- People saving into an IRA who also want crypto and forex nearby.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro if you want CFDs listed alongside the core markets: stocks, etfs and forex.
- CFI if you want the shorter list in stocks, etfs and forex, which ends at crypto.
- Vantage if you would rather start above the floor, since its minimum deposit is $5.
Current offers
Stash
Current offer
Free trial
Try Stash for 7 days: 7-day trial
new Stash Plan subscriptions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Stash | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Stash
How much does Stash cost to run?+
Running the plan costs a management fee of $108 to $144 a year, and the account fee is $144. Stock trades cost $0 and the model is commission-free, so the charge sits with the subscription rather than the order. The site median account fee is €0, so Stash sits at the dear end of the table.
How much do I need to start?+
The minimum deposit is free, and the minimum investment is $5, so an account can be opened at a size that suits a monthly habit rather than a lump sum. Stash ranks 1 of 213 brands on this measure, against a site median of €4.64.
tastytrade
Is there a minimum deposit to open a tastytrade account?+
The minimum deposit is $0, so an account can be opened and funded with whatever you want to start on. Share dealing then costs $0 a trade, which keeps the running cost close to the opening balance.
What does an options contract cost?+
Options are charged per contract at $1. If you buy options often, that fee becomes the main line you track, while share dealing stays at $0. Traders who touch options now and then will feel it far less than regular contract buyers.
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