Interactive Brokers
Revolut Trading
VS
Higher Rated
Interactive Brokers
Capital at risk · T&Cs apply
Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Revolut Trading depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Revolut Trading operates from London, UK. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Revolut Trading which was founded in 2018. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Interactive Brokers
Revolut Trading
| Interactive Brokers | Revolut Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:5 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Revolut App |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Revolut Trading offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowInteractive Brokers
Revolut Trading
Interactive Brokers
Revolut Trading
Lower feesInteractive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Revolut Trading is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Commodities markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices. Revolut Trading adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Revolut Trading is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Revolut Trading offers Revolut App.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Revolut Trading sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Revolut Trading at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
Choose Interactive Brokers if you want…
Revolut Trading
3.3/5
Choose Revolut Trading if you want…
Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs Revolut Trading's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Revolut Trading starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Revolut Trading requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Revolut Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Revolut Trading supports Revolut App.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
Only 26% of Brokers Are Truly Fee-Free
BrokerRank Research — Hidden costs across 345 brokers
58% of Brokers Hold a Single Licence
BrokerRank Research — Regulation quality analysis
71% of Retail Traders Lose Money
BrokerRank Research — Loss rates across 50 EU brokers
76% of Brokers Use Proprietary Platforms
BrokerRank Research — MT4 vs MT5 vs proprietary
Trading involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Capital at risk. Full risk disclosure.