Head-to-head comparison across ratings, fees, asset coverage, and platform breadth.
Public.com
4.3 / 5
Strongest modern multi-asset broker for self-directed investors who want stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, Treasuries, crypto, IRAs, and 3.30% APY cash in one AI-native app. Unique options rebate, 6.07% Bond Account, and Agents — the first agentic-AI brokerage.
Last reviewed May 13, 2026Data may be outdated — verify rates before acting
Webull
4.2 / 5
Best for cost-conscious active traders who want $0 options, free Level II, fast routing, and broad crypto coverage. Educational depth and fixed-income shelves are thinner than the full-service incumbents.
Last reviewed May 13, 2026Data may be outdated — verify rates before acting
Sub-rating overlap
Each broker scored 0–5 across the same 8 dimensions.
Detailed comparison
Green cells mark the winner on each metric. Tie rows are uncoloured.
Metric
Public.com
Webull
Winner
OverallEditorial score
4.30 / 5
4.20 / 5
Public.com
Sub-ratingsCommissions & fees
4.70
4.80
Webull
Sub-ratingsPlatforms & tools
4.00
4.50
Webull
Sub-ratingsMobile app
4.70
4.70
Tie
Sub-ratingsResearch
3.50
3.80
Webull
Sub-ratingsEducation
4.00
3.50
Public.com
Sub-ratingsCustomer service
3.00
3.80
Webull
Sub-ratingsRange of investments
4.00
3.70
Public.com
Sub-ratingsActive trading
3.50
4.40
Webull
PricingLowest margin rate
3.95%
5.74%
Public.com
PricingDefault cash sweep yield
3.30%
4.10%
Webull
PricingPFOF on equities
Accepts
Accepts
Tie
Where they differ on asset coverage
Asset class
Public.com
Webull
US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq)
Yes
OTC stocks
Limited
Equity / ETF options (single + multi-leg)
Yes
Index options (SPX, NDX, VIX, XSP, CBTX)
Yes
Corporate bonds (Bond Account)
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Crypto IRA
Yes
International stocks
Limited
IPOs
Yes
Alternative assets (Otis)
Yes
Direct Indexing Account
Yes
24-hour overnight equity trading
No
US stocks
Yes
OTC / penny stocks
Limited
Options (equity, ETF, index)
Yes
Corporate bonds
No
International stocks (US app)
No
24-hour overnight trading
Yes
Prediction markets
Yes
Public.com strengths
Industry-low retail margin starter — 4.90% on debits under $50K; drops to 3.95% above $50M
Only options rebate program in US retail — $0.06–$0.18 per stock/ETF contract back (50% of PFOF revenue)
Bond Account: 6.07% yield-to-worst across 10 diversified corporate bonds, $1,000 minimum, monthly interest
Agents (launched March 31, 2026) — first agentic-AI brokerage with prompt-driven automated trading workflows
High-Yield Cash Account: 3.30% APY with no subscription, no minimum, $5M FDIC sweep across partner-bank network
Uncapped 1% match on portfolio transfers/IRA rollovers (5-year hold); 1% match on annual IRA contributions
Webull strengths
$0 commissions on stocks, ETFs, and options — including index options at $0.55
Free Level II / Nasdaq TotalView quotes (no Gold/subscription required)
Webull Desktop platform with advanced charting and 100+ technical indicators