Head-to-head comparison across ratings, fees, asset coverage, and platform breadth.
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.
3.7 / 5
Direct-access broker built for active day traders who need DAS Trader Pro, ECN order routing, integrated short locates, and OTC/penny stock access. Strong on short-locate workflow; weak on transparency, mobile, and reputation given multiple FINRA enforcement actions.
Each broker scored 0–5 across the same 8 dimensions.
Green cells mark the winner on each metric. Tie rows are uncoloured.
| Metric | Public.com | SpeedTrader | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| OverallEditorial score | 4.30 / 5 | 3.70 / 5 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsCommissions & fees | 4.70 | 3.50 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsPlatforms & tools | 4.00 | 4.30 | SpeedTrader |
| Sub-ratingsMobile app | 4.70 | 2.50 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsResearch | 3.50 | 2.50 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsEducation | 4.00 | 2.50 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsCustomer service | 3.00 | 4.00 | SpeedTrader |
| Sub-ratingsRange of investments | 4.00 | 2.80 | Public.com |
| Sub-ratingsActive trading | 3.50 | 4.70 | SpeedTrader |
| PricingLowest margin rate | 3.95% | 8.00% | Public.com |
| PricingDefault cash sweep yield | 3.30% | — | Public.com |
| PricingPFOF on equities | Accepts | Does not accept | SpeedTrader |
| Asset class | Public.com | SpeedTrader |
|---|---|---|
| US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq) | Yes | |
| OTC stocks | Limited | |
| Fractional shares | Yes | No |
| Equity / ETF options (single + multi-leg) | Yes | |
| Index options (SPX, NDX, VIX, XSP, CBTX) | Yes | |
| Mutual funds | No | Limited |
| US Treasuries | Yes | |
| Corporate bonds (Bond Account) | Yes | |
| Crypto (direct) | Yes | No |
| Crypto IRA | Yes | |
| International stocks | Limited | |
| IPOs | Yes | |
| Alternative assets (Otis) | Yes | |
| Direct Indexing Account | Yes | |
| US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq/AMEX) | Yes | |
| OTC / Pink Sheets / OTCQX / OTCQB | Yes | |
| Options (equity, ETF, SPX, other indices) | Yes | |
| US Treasuries / bonds | Limited | |
| Foreign stocks ("F" tickers) | Limited | |
| IRAs | No | |
| Cash accounts | No | |
| Hard-to-borrow short locates | Yes |