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Choosing between tastytrade and Gemini depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. tastytrade is headquartered in Chicago, USA, while Gemini operates from New York, USA. tastytrade has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Gemini which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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tastytrade is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, tastytrade offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
tastytrade
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
tastytrade
0 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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WinnerGemini
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Lower feesGemini
tastytrade holds licences from SEC, CFTC. Gemini is regulated by CFTC, FCA.
tastytrade additionally covers Stocks, Forex, Indices, Commodities. Gemini adds Crypto.
On spreads, tastytrade is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Gemini.
tastytrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Gemini offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
tastytrade requires no minimum deposit, while Gemini sets no minimum deposit. This makes tastytrade accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores tastytrade at 3.56/5 and Gemini at 3.32/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. tastytrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
tastytrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. tastytrade holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Gemini's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
tastytrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Gemini starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
tastytrade requires a minimum deposit of $0. Gemini requires $0.
tastytrade is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while Gemini holds licences from CFTC, FCA.
tastytrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Gemini 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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