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Choosing between Freedom Finance and Vanguard UK depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Freedom Finance is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, while Vanguard UK operates from London, UK. Freedom Finance has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to Vanguard UK which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Freedom Finance
Vanguard UK
Freedom Finance is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Freedom Finance offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Freedom Finance
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Freedom Finance
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Freedom Finance
$0 vs $500
Freedom Finance
WinnerVanguard UK
Freedom Finance
Vanguard UK
Lower feesFreedom Finance holds licences from SEC, BaFin, CySEC. Vanguard UK is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Freedom Finance additionally covers Crypto, Forex.
Freedom Finance supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Freedom Finance requires no minimum deposit, while Vanguard UK sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Freedom Finance accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Freedom Finance at 3.34/5 and Vanguard UK at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Freedom Finance leads overall with a clear advantage.
Freedom Finance scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Freedom Finance holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Vanguard UK's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Freedom Finance offers spreads from 0 pips, while Vanguard UK starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Freedom Finance requires a minimum deposit of $0. Vanguard UK requires $500.
Freedom Finance is regulated by SEC, BaFin, CySEC, while Vanguard UK holds licences from FCA.
Freedom Finance supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Vanguard UK supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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