Webull is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.1. Webull wins on 3 of the 5 scores, PayPal on 1, with 1 tied.
Active traders who want detailed charts and $0 commissions on phone and desktop
Online shoppers who want buyer protection and a quick, card-free checkout
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Webull | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Money & Investing | Money & Investing |
| Category rank | #10 of 16 | #15 of 16 |
| Developer | Webull | PayPal |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Webull better than PayPal?
Webull is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.1. Webull wins on 3 of the 5 scores, PayPal on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Webull or PayPal?
Webull: $0 commission on US stocks, ETFs and options; small regulatory fees apply. PayPal: Free to send from balance or bank in the US; cards cost 2.9% plus 30 cents. On value for money, Webull scores higher.
Do Webull and PayPal work on the same devices?
Only Webull runs on Mac, Windows, Linux.
Which is more private, Webull or PayPal?
Webull scores higher on 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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Webull
- $0 commissions on US stocks, ETFs and options
- Detailed charts on every platform, including Linux
- No tracking on its App Store privacy label
- Busy screens can overwhelm beginners
- Some index options cost $0.50 a contract
- Real-time Level 2 data needs a paid Premium plan
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.
Full Webull review
PayPal
- Accepted at a huge number of online stores
- Purchase Protection when eligible orders go wrong
- Free to send to US friends from balance or bank
- Sending with a card costs 2.9% plus 30 cents
- Sending abroad costs 5% (up to $4.99) plus currency fees
- App Store label lists usage data used for tracking
PayPal is still one of the easiest ways to pay online without typing your card number, and Purchase Protection helps if an eligible order never shows up. Sending money to friends in the US is free from your balance or bank, while cards cost 2.9% plus 30 cents. The app also covers Pay in 4, savings, crypto and cash back offers. It tracks a lot, and sending abroad or converting currency gets pricey.
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