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Freetrade: Online share dealing reviews

4.87
Based on 9,674 reviews, last reviewed 7th Apr 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Easy investment and fractional shares Easy investment, fractional shares in some markets mean you can spread your budget into higher value shares without putting all your risk into it when... Read more Reviewed on: 7th April 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

They're just not very good, RobinHood much better They're just not very good, RobinHood much better Reviewed on: 8th February 2026
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About this product

Freetrade offer a GIA (general investment account).

You get commission-free investing with Freetrade. You can manage your portfolio on iOS, Android, or your web browser. Make regular investments with a Freetrade GIA using Direct Debits and recurring orders.

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Freetrade Online share dealing reviews (9674)

Review of the Freetrade, Online share dealing:

Been with Freetrade for a few years now.

5
Been with Freetrade for a few years now. Good platform, prices and service Reviewed on: 14th March 2024

Quick and free!

5
Use freetrade to buy shares outside of my stocks and shares ISA. East to use and free to buy the stocks I want . Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Great user interface and customer service

4
The app is uncluttered and easy to use. Upload of funds is instant. Nice to get paid interest for unallocated funds. Great to be able to message real customer service people and not just bots. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

I love Freetrade

5
I have been using Freetrade for a few years now and they are simple, honest, easy to use and have a great range of shares etc.,. I could not be happier. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Great app

5
Excellent, simple to use app for those new to investing Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

User-friendly, no-nonsense app for investing

5
The app enables me to trade all the UK and US stocks and major ETFs I need to build a sustainable portfolio for my future. It doesn't incentivise bad investing behaviour (e.g. no CFDs) and offers transparent, and fair pricing (e.g. no commission on trades). The app is straightforward and simply designed. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Great intuitive app and fantastic customer service

4
I enjoy using the app both for investing and researching new stocks and ETFs Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Great Entry to Shares

4
When I decided I wanted to try to enter the world of stocks and shares, I spent weeks trying to work out how to start. When I found freetrade, suddenly everything was simple and safe, and their encouragement to go long has greatly benefitted me. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Challenger to the rest

5
I've been using freetrade since the beta. Great product! Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Easy to use and affordable

4
The platform is great. Very easy to use with a strong selection of stocks and shares. With no commission and low fx fees it's very good all round. Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022

Best for the retail investor

5
The first app I’ve used and best to help me invest commission free. I used to pay £12.95 per trade everytime i would want to buy stocks and this app is an absolute gem Reviewed on: 23rd March 2022