33 Providers
Our Rating
81%
Would recommend
Low cost for large portfolios
Wide range of investments
Good for share dealing
Our Rating
88%
Would recommend
Low cost
May be complex for beginners
Good investment ideas and content
Our Rating
82%
Would recommend
Not the cheapest solution in town
Pre-packaged investments
The most established 'robo'
88%
Would recommend
Excellent app
User-friendly tools simplify starting and maintaining investments
High platform fees
78%
Would recommend
Really easy to use
Owned by household brand Aviva
Great website & design
87%
Would recommend
Excellent service
Established company
Very strong service and educational content
90%
Would recommend
Low fees on medium and large portfolios
Huge global player
Limited choice
82%
Would recommend
Large, secure global company
Good investment research tools
Expensive for portfolios under £25k unless you have a regular savings plan
100%
Would recommend
Unique propostion
Positive impact on people and planet
Actively managed funds
100%
Would recommend
No trading fees
Limited number of shares
Quick account set-up
97%
Would recommend
Trade ETFs for free
Low-cost
ETFs only - no funds and shares
98%
Would recommend
AI can help boost savings
Thematic investing
Holistic finance app
82%
Would recommend
General Investment Accounts are free
Expensive for small portfolios
Free trading
84%
Would recommend
Wide investment range
Nice research and content
Jargon-free
84%
Would recommend
Good customer service
Wide choice of investments
Good fund research
75%
Would recommend
Actively managed investments only
Good app and slick website
Primary focus is financial advice
80%
Would recommend
Really easy to use
Ready-made options
This is regulated advice
77%
Would recommend
Only for NatWest customers
Limited investment choice
Low platform fees
81%
Would recommend
Cheap option, particularly for larger portfolios
Lack of guidance and help
Website is functional but outdated
83%
Would recommend
Can neatly integrate your investment account with your bank account
Affordable for fund investors
The logged-in user experience can be quite clunky
92%
Would recommend
Really easy to use and mobile-friendly
Quick set-up process
Handy illustration of potential investment growth
87%
Would recommend
Broad range of choice
Free ISA
0.15% foreign exchange fees
80%
Would recommend
Share dealing is available
'Ready made' options too
Low cost
82%
Would recommend
Competitive platform fees
For HSBC customers only
Ready-made options and third-party funds available
78%
Would recommend
Free financial coaching
Many investment types available, including ready-made options
Platform charge is pricey on UK investments
83%
Would recommend
Access via online banking
Simplified options available
Not the best website
83%
Would recommend
Strong household brand
Single dashboard includes workplace pensions and insurance too
No access to foreign shares
100%
Would recommend
Low-cost trading
Relatively new platform
Good stock analysis tools
90%
Would recommend
No trading fees
Free General Investment Account
Good information on sustainable investing
85%
Would recommend
Low cost
Mobile-only
Free trading
83%
Would recommend
Good for less confident investors
Simple - only four choices so there's no risk of getting overwhelmed
Can't trade shares or select funds
Platform types
A 'robo' adviser offers up ready-made portfolios and so costs include both admin and investment charges.
A platform is for those who prefer to pick their own investments – the costs may look cheaper here as we only include the admin charges – the investment fees will typically add another £25 - £75 per £10,000 managed, depending on what you pick.
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