Broker reviews
We rated 9 brokers available to European investors on the five things that matter for long-term UCITS ETF investing: fees, fund range, savings plans, platform quality and safety. Scores are ETFPanda’s editorial opinion — see the full methodology below.
Last reviewed August 2026 · Fees and features change; always confirm on the broker’s own site.
| Broker | Rating | ETF order fee | Custody fee | Savings plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | €1 flat | €0 | Free, from €1/month | |
| 4.5 | From ~€1.25 (tiered) | €0 | Recurring investments, no fee | |
| 4.1 | €0 on ETF list | €0 | AutoInvest, free | |
| 3.7 | €0 within plan allowance | €0 (0.12%/yr on some plans) | Recurring buys, free | |
| 4.2 | €0 + €1 handling (core list) | €0 (exchange fee €2.50/yr) | Not available | |
| 4.1 | From ~€2–3 (tier-dependent) | Up to 0.15%/yr (tier-dependent) | AutoInvest in select markets | |
| 3.6 | €0 | €0 ($10/mo after 12mo inactivity) | Recurring orders in select markets | |
| 4.4 | €0 | €0 | Free via Pies/AutoInvest | |
| 4.2 | €0 (up to €100k/month) | €0 (inactivity fee possible) | Free investment plans |
The savings-plan machine — €1 trades and free recurring ETF investing with a full bank licence.
Best for: Monthly savings-plan investors who want the simplest possible route from salary to a world ETF.
Read the full Trade Republic review →Best for: Experienced investors with larger portfolios who want every UCITS ETF, every exchange, and the lowest all-in costs.
Read the full Interactive Brokers review →Best for: Investors who hold multiple currencies and want a straightforward, well-designed app for a core ETF portfolio.
Read the full Lightyear review →Best for: Existing Revolut users starting small who want a frictionless first step into ETF investing.
Read the full Revolut review →Best for: Self-directed investors who buy whole shares on their local exchange and don't need automation.
Read the full DEGIRO review →Best for: Larger portfolios that value bank-level safety and professional tooling over the absolute lowest fees.
Read the full Saxo Bank review →Best for: Investors who value the social layer and hold a smaller, simpler ETF core alongside other trading.
Read the full eToro review →Best for: Cost-focused investors who want commission-free trades and hands-off portfolio automation via Pies.
Read the full Trading 212 review →Best for: Investors in Central and Eastern Europe who want commission-free UCITS ETFs with local-language support.
Read the full XTB review →Every broker is scored 0–5 on five pillars, weighted to reflect what matters most for a long-term UCITS ETF investor. The overall rating is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal. We open real accounts where possible, read the full fee schedules, and re-check every review at least twice a year or when a broker changes its pricing.
ETF order commissions, custody fees, FX conversion costs and inactivity charges.
Breadth of the UCITS ETF universe: issuers covered, exchanges available, fractional support.
Automated recurring ETF investing: plan availability, minimums, and whether execution is free.
Web and mobile experience, order types, portfolio analytics, language support and customer service.
Regulator strength, deposit/asset protection scheme, track record and balance-sheet transparency.
Independence: ratings are editorial and never for sale. If we ever add partner links, they will be clearly labelled and will not affect scores. Nothing on this page is investment advice; features, fees and investor protections vary by country of residence. Capital at risk.
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