Broker Comparison
Choose Your Broker
Compare supported brokers to find the best fit for your copy trading needs.
Quick Comparison
Feature overview across all supported brokers
| Broker | Status | Stocks | Options | Crypto | Paper Trading | Official API | Options Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alpaca | Active | $0.00 | |||||
 Robinhood | Active | $0.00 | |||||
 Tradier | Coming Soon | $0.35 | |||||
 Charles Schwab | Coming Soon | $0.65 | |||||
 Webull | Coming Soon | $0.00 | |||||
 Interactive Brokers | Coming Soon | $0.65 |
Detailed Broker Information
AlpacaActive
Commission-free trading API built for developers. Best choice for automated trading with excellent paper trading support.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:Free
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.00
Advantages
- Official API with excellent documentation
- Free paper trading environment
- Commission-free stock and options
- Real-time market data included
Considerations
- Smaller broker, less brand recognition
- Limited customer support hours
Auth Type:API Key + SecretBest For:Developers and automated trading
Connect AlpacaRobinhoodActive
Popular commission-free trading app. Uses unofficial API which may have limitations.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:Free
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.00
Advantages
- Commission-free trading
- User-friendly mobile app
- Fractional shares available
- Large user community
Considerations
- No official API (uses unofficial library)
- No paper trading available
- Requires username/password login
- May violate Terms of Service
Auth Type:Username + PasswordBest For:Existing Robinhood users
Connect RobinhoodTradierComing Soon
Developer-focused broker with the best options API. Includes Greeks and implied volatility data.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:Free
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.35
Advantages
- Best-in-class options API with Greeks
- Official API with excellent documentation
- Free sandbox environment
- Real-time streaming data
Considerations
- $0.35 per options contract
- Smaller broker
- No crypto trading
Auth Type:OAuth TokenBest For:Options traders who need Greeks/IV data
Charles SchwabComing Soon
Major brokerage with official API. Acquired TD Ameritrade and thinkorswim platform.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:Free
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.65
Advantages
- Large, established broker
- Official API available
- thinkorswim platform included
- Excellent research tools
Considerations
- $0.65 per options contract
- Complex API setup
- No crypto trading
Auth Type:OAuthBest For:Traders wanting a major broker
WebullComing Soon
Commission-free trading with advanced charting. Official OpenAPI available for developers.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:Free
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.00
Advantages
- Commission-free options
- Official OpenAPI available
- Paper trading included
- Advanced charting tools
Considerations
- API requires approval
- Newer API, less documentation
Auth Type:API KeyBest For:Active traders wanting free options
Interactive BrokersComing Soon
Professional-grade broker with global market access. Best for serious traders.
Trading Fees
Stock Trade:$0.005/share
Options Base:Free
Per Contract:$0.65
Advantages
- Access to global markets
- Professional-grade tools
- Lowest margin rates
- Official API (TWS/IB Gateway)
Considerations
- Complex platform
- Per-share pricing for stocks
- Steep learning curve
Auth Type:TWS APIBest For:Professional and institutional traders
Our Recommendation
For copy trading, we recommend Alpaca as your primary broker. It offers:
- Free paper trading to test before going live
- Official API with secure authentication
- Commission-free stock and options trading
- Real-time market data included