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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and SoFi Invest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while SoFi Invest operates from San Francisco, USA. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to SoFi Invest which was founded in 2012. 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
SoFi Invest
| Interactive Brokers | SoFi Invest | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $1 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, SoFi Invest offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesInteractive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. SoFi Invest is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities. SoFi Invest adds Crypto.
On spreads, SoFi Invest 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. SoFi Invest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while SoFi Invest sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and SoFi Invest at 3.33/5, 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
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SoFi Invest
3.3/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs SoFi Invest'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 SoFi Invest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. SoFi Invest requires $1.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while SoFi Invest holds licences from SEC.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. SoFi Invest 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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