The best stock trading apps and platforms in the UK

We've analysed the apps and fees of major share trading platforms so you can quickly see the stand-outs.

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Name Product Finder score Min. initial deposit Price per trade Frequent trader rate Platform fees Offer Link
eToro Free Stocks
Finder Award
FREE TRADES
eToro Free Stocks
4.4
★★★★★
$100
£0 on stocks
N/A
£0

Capital at risk. Other fees apply.

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InvestEngine
Finder Award
InvestEngine
4.3
★★★★★
£100
£0
N/A
0% - 0.25%
Get a Welcome Bonus of up to £50 when you invest at least £100 with InvestEngine. T&Cs apply.

Capital at risk

Platform details
XTB
XTB
4.3
★★★★★
£0
£0
£0
£0
Earn up to 4.9% interest on uninvested cash. Tiered interest rate structure applies depending on value of existing assets.

Capital at risk

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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
Finder Award
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
4.2
★★★★★
£1
£11.95
£5.95
£0

Capital at risk

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interactive investor Trading Account
interactive investor Trading Account
4.2
★★★★★
£0
£3.99 (free regular investing)
£0
£4.99-£19.99
Get £100 free trading credit when opening a Trading Account by 30 April. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.

Capital at risk

Platform details
Wealthify
Wealthify
4.1
★★★★★
£1
£0
N/A
0.6%

Capital at risk

Platform details
Halifax share dealing account
Halifax share dealing account
4
★★★★★
£20
£9.50
£2
£36 per year

Capital at risk

Platform details
Saxo Share Dealing Account
Saxo Share Dealing Account
3.8
★★★★★
£0
£3
N/A
0.12% per year

Capital at risk

Platform details
TILLIT
TILLIT
Not yet rated
£1
N/A
N/A
0.4%

Capital at risk

Platform details
interactive investor stocks and shares ISA
OFFER
interactive investor stocks and shares ISA
4.2
★★★★★
£0
£3.99 (with one free trade per month)
£0
From £4.99 a month
Get £100 free trading credit when opening a Trading Account by 30 April. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.

Capital at risk

Platform details
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There are a lot of different trading apps available if you plan to start share trading – We’ve rounded up the UK’s leading stock trading apps for you to help you find the one that suits your profile best. We’ve also covered how to choose one, and we’ve updated this page to reflect the best apps available in 2023.

How to choose the best trading app

Sometimes, a trading app is considered the best because…well, it’s a great app and has loads of features. A lot of the time, it’s down to you, and what features you’re looking for. You wouldn’t judge a goldfish on how well it can climb a tree, would you?

There are loads of different things that you should consider when choosing the best trading app for you, such as:

  • Fees and charges. Some platforms charge a flat fee, while others charge based on how much you invest.
  • What you can trade. Such as shares, ETFs and funds.
  • How easy the platform is to use. Some platforms are designed for more experienced investors, so might be quite complicated and difficult to use.
  • Market research and tools. The tools available on the platform can be helpful in understanding your investments.
  • Demo account. If there’s a demo account available then you can give it a go without putting down any real money, this is a nice touch if you’re a newbie to investing.

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