Head-to-head comparison across ratings, fees, asset coverage, and platform breadth.
4.0 / 5
One of the most powerful low-cost platforms for active equity and options traders in the US. Free NASDAQ TotalView Level 2, $0 equity options, flat 6.8% margin, and Hong Kong/China A-share access. Structurally incomplete: no IRAs, no joint accounts, no mutual funds, no bonds.
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.
Each broker scored 0–5 across the same 8 dimensions.
Green cells mark the winner on each metric. Tie rows are uncoloured.
| Metric | Moomoo | Public.com | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| OverallEditorial score | 4.00 / 5 | 4.30 / 5 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsCommissions & fees | 4.70 | 4.70 | Tie |
| Sub-ratingsPlatforms & tools | 4.50 | 4.00 | Moomoo |
| Sub-ratingsMobile app | 4.50 | 4.70 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsResearch | 4.00 | 3.50 | Moomoo |
| Sub-ratingsEducation | 4.00 | 4.00 | Tie |
| Sub-ratingsCustomer service | 3.50 | 3.00 | Moomoo |
| Sub-ratingsRange of investments | 3.50 | 4.00 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsActive trading | 4.50 | 3.50 | Moomoo |
| PricingLowest margin rate | 6.80% | 3.95% | Public.com |
| PricingDefault cash sweep yield | — | 3.30% | Public.com |
| PricingPFOF on equities | Does not accept | Accepts | Moomoo |
| Asset class | Moomoo | Public.com |
|---|---|---|
| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
| Equity options (up to 4-leg) | Yes | |
| Index options (SPX, NDX, including 0DTE) | Yes | |
| US Treasuries / individual bonds | No | |
| Hong Kong stocks (HKEX) | Yes | |
| China A-shares | Yes | |
| ADRs | Yes | |
| IRAs (Traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP, SIMPLE) | No | |
| Joint / custodial / trust accounts | No | |
| 24-hour overnight equity trading | Yes | No |
| Equity / ETF options (single + multi-leg) | Yes | |
| Index options (SPX, NDX, VIX, XSP, CBTX) | Yes | |
| US Treasuries | Yes | |
| Corporate bonds (Bond Account) | Yes | |
| Crypto IRA | Yes | |
| International stocks | Limited | |
| IPOs | Yes | |
| Alternative assets (Otis) | Yes | |
| Direct Indexing Account | Yes |