Tradier
Pros
- Commission-free stocks and ETFs on Pro and Pro Plus plans
- Pro plan delivers commission-free options trading for $10/month
- Free paper trading account with $100,000 in simulated funds
- Open API enables integration with 50+ third-party platforms
- No deposit or withdrawal fees
- SIPC membership protects client accounts up to $500,000
- TradingView integration available for chart-based trading
Cons
- No crypto, forex, bonds or mutual funds
- No fractional shares
- Monthly subscription required for commission-free options trading
- $50/year inactivity fee for low-activity accounts under $2,000
- $30/year IRA fee on the Lite (free) plan
- Futures trading requires third-party platform access
- Limited research and educational resources compared to full-service brokers