The best stock trading apps & platforms in the UK

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

Best for 0% commission stocks
eToro logo
Finder Award
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Copy picks from top traders
Commission-free trades
Fractional shares
Get dividend payments
Best for fractional shares
XTB logo
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Earn 4.5% on uninvested funds
Commission-free trades
Fractional shares
5,400+ stocks/ETFs
Best for international trading
IG logo
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4.5% interest on uninvested cash
11,000+ stocks & ETFs
Commission-free investing
Advanced trading tools
Best for safety/security features
interactive investor logo
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Get £100 worth of free trades
Low, flat fees
40,000+ stocks
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Product Finder Score Min. initial deposit Price per trade Frequent trader rate Platform fees Offer
eToro
Finder AwardFree Trades
eToro logo
$100
£0
N/A
£0
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Freetrade
Free TradesOffer
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£1
£0
N/A
£0
Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up and deposit at least £50. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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XTB
Free Trades
XTB logo
£0
£0
£0
£0
Earn up to 4.5% interest on uninvested cash.
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Capital at risk

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IG
Free Trades
IG logo
£0
£0
From £0
£8 per month
Earn 4.5% AER interest on uninvested cash. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.
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interactive investor logo
£0
£3.99 (free regular investing)
£0
From £4.99 a month
Get £100 worth of free trades with an ii Trading Account by 5 April. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply. New customers only.
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Finder Score for trading platforms

To make comparing even easier we came up with the Finder Score. Costs, features, ease and range of investments across 30+ platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the platform – simple.

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


There are a lot of different trading apps available if you plan to start share trading. We’ve rounded up popular stock trading apps in our comparison table 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 2025 (see top of this page).

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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