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Public.comvs.Webull

Head-to-head comparison across ratings, fees, asset coverage, and platform breadth.

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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Last reviewed May 13, 2026Data may be outdated — verify rates before acting
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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Last reviewed May 13, 2026Data may be outdated — verify rates before acting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.

MetricPublic.comWebullWinner
OverallEditorial score4.30 / 54.20 / 5Public.com
Sub-ratingsCommissions & fees4.704.80Webull
Sub-ratingsPlatforms & tools4.004.50Webull
Sub-ratingsMobile app4.704.70Tie
Sub-ratingsResearch3.503.80Webull
Sub-ratingsEducation4.003.50Public.com
Sub-ratingsCustomer service3.003.80Webull
Sub-ratingsRange of investments4.003.70Public.com
Sub-ratingsActive trading3.504.40Webull
PricingLowest margin rate3.95%5.74%Public.com
PricingDefault cash sweep yield3.30%4.10%Webull
PricingPFOF on equitiesAcceptsAcceptsTie

Where they differ on asset coverage

Asset classPublic.comWebull
US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq)Yes
OTC stocksLimited
Equity / ETF options (single + multi-leg)Yes
Index options (SPX, NDX, VIX, XSP, CBTX)Yes
Corporate bonds (Bond Account)Yes
FuturesNoYes
Crypto IRAYes
International stocksLimited
IPOsYes
Alternative assets (Otis)Yes
Direct Indexing AccountYes
24-hour overnight equity tradingNo
US stocksYes
OTC / penny stocksLimited
Options (equity, ETF, index)Yes
Corporate bondsNo
International stocks (US app)No
24-hour overnight tradingYes
Prediction marketsYes

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
  • Webull Cash Management ~4.10% APY
  • Crypto: 50+ coins via Webull Pay
  • Fractional shares from $5