Webull review
Commission-free stocks, options and futures with pro charts
- Webull
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, Web
4.7 from 343.1K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #10?
Is Webull worth it?
For most people, yes. Webull scores 8.4/10 and ranks #10 in Money & Investing. It's best for active traders who want detailed charts and $0 commissions on phone and desktop. Skip it if you want a simple app to invest a little each month and forget about it. Price: $0 commission on US stocks, ETFs and options; small regulatory fees apply.
The verdict
Webull is a commission-free broker for people who like charts. You trade US stocks, ETFs and options for $0 commission, add futures if you want them, and use detailed charts, screeners and paper trading to practice first. It runs on your phone, the web and desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux. Beginners may find the screens crowded, and extras like prediction markets and futures carry real risk, so start small.
- $0 commission stocks, ETFs and options
- Advanced charts and screeners
- Paper trading to practice
- Futures and prediction markets
- Apps for phone, web and desktop
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Webull announced extended-hours options trading on select names like Apple, NVIDIA and SPY
- Oct 2026Perpetual crypto futures, starting with Bitcoin, roll out to eligible US users from November
- Sep 2026CME Nano futures let smaller accounts trade S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 contracts
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: no tracking. Purchases, financial info, contact info, your content and sensitive info may be linked to you; usage data and diagnostics aren't tied to you.
What we like
- $0 commissions on US stocks, ETFs and options
- Detailed charts on every platform, including Linux
- No tracking on its App Store privacy label
What could be better
- Busy screens can overwhelm beginners
- Some index options cost $0.50 a contract
- Real-time Level 2 data needs a paid Premium plan
Active traders who want detailed charts and $0 commissions on phone and desktop
you want a simple app to invest a little each month and forget about it
Questions about Webull
Is Webull worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Webull scores 8.4/10 and ranks #10 in Money & Investing. It's best for active traders who want detailed charts and $0 commissions on phone and desktop. Skip it if you want a simple app to invest a little each month and forget about it. Price: $0 commission on US stocks, ETFs and options; small regulatory fees apply.
Is Webull free?
Opening an account is free with no minimum deposit, and US stocks, ETFs and options trade with $0 commission. Small regulatory fees apply, and some index options cost $0.50 a contract.
Webull or Robinhood: which is better?
Webull suits traders who want detailed charts, desktop apps and futures. Robinhood is simpler for beginners who mostly buy and hold.
What are the best alternatives to Webull?
The closest alternatives are Robinhood, Revolut and Monarch Money. See all of them ranked on our Webull alternatives page.
Where does Webull rank?
Webull ranks #10 of 16 in our Money & Investing ranking, with an overall score of 8.4 out of 10.