Comparison DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers. Is DEGIRO or Interactive Brokers a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of DEGIRO on regular transactions of the stock exchange is 4, and Interactive Brokers has a commission fee of $0.005. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. DEGIRO has a commission fee of 4, Interactive Brokers has a commission fee of $0 + $0.70 per contract. Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of DEGIRO is 5, and the commission fee of Interactive Brokers is 0.20 basis points. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where DEGIRO and Interactive Brokers have commission fees of - and 0.15 basis points, respectively. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading are provided to customers by DEGIRO and Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor are provided by Interactive Brokers. As for platforms, DEGIRO offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Interactive Brokers offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. DEGIRO was founded in 2013 in Netherlands, and it is regulated by AFM, DNB. And Interactive Brokers was founded in 1978 in United States, and it is regulated by NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. Withdrawal of funds from DEGIRO can be done using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of 0. And Interactive Brokers provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0. The time for withdrawal in DEGIRO is 1-2 business days, and that one in Interactive Brokers is 3-5 days.

As a result, the rating of DEGIRO is 4.1 stars versus that of Interactive Brokers of 4.1 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
DEGIRO
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Interactive Brokers
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
DEGIRO
Stock
From 0.014% + £1.75
ETFs
From £1.75 + 0.03%
Options
From £0.38
Mutual Funds
From £6.57 + 0.10%
Bonds
From £1.75 + 0.06%
Forex Spreads
N/A
Futures
From £0.38
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
From 0.058%
Interactive Brokers
Stock
$0.005
ETFs
$0
Options
$0 + $0.70 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95
Bonds
0.1% of face value
Forex Spreads
0.20 basis points
Futures
$0.85 per contract
Metals
0.15 basis points
Cryptocurrency
$5 per contract

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
DEGIRO
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Interactive Brokers
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
DEGIRO
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Interactive Brokers
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
DEGIRO
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Interactive Brokers
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
DEGIRO
Android App
iOS App
Interactive Brokers
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
DEGIRO
Minimum deposit
0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
DEGIRO
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
0
Interactive Brokers
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
DEGIRO
Сountry of Origin
Netherlands
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
AFM, DNB
Interactive Brokers
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1978
Regulated By
NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
DEGIRO
Phone
+45 89 88 62 81
Email
clients@degiro.ie
Live Chat
Yes
Interactive Brokers
Phone
1 (877) 442-2757
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes

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