Fidelity vs Webull: Which Broker Suits You?
Fidelity scores 4.6 and Webull 3.6 out of 5 on our published methodology. Fidelity leads on Regulation & Trust, Asset Range and Account Access & Support, and they tie on Costs & Fees and Platform & Tools. Both accept clients in the US.
Higher overall score
Fidelity
4.6/5
Best for: Low-cost US retirement investing
Read the full Fidelity review →Overall score
Webull
3.6/5
Best for: Commission-free US trading & charting
Read the full Webull review →Score by score
Each category is scored 1–5 using our published methodology. The overall score is the plain average of the first five; ease of use is shown separately.
Key facts side by side
| Fidelity | Webull | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | Real assets | Real assets |
| Available assets | Stocks, ETFs, options and funds, including zero expense-ratio index funds | Stocks, ETFs, options, plus some crypto and bonds |
| Regulated by | SEC, FINRA, SIPC | SEC, FINRA, SIPC |
| Stands out for | Zero-fee index funds and unusually deep retirement planning tools | Charting and paper trading well beyond what a free app usually offers |
| Watch out for | Less suited to active derivatives trading than some rivals | No mutual funds, and its ownership history has drawn US scrutiny |
| Accepts clients in | The US | The US and other countries |
Is Fidelity cheaper than Webull?
Both score 5/5 on Costs & Fees, so neither has a clear overall cost advantage on our measures; which is cheaper for you depends on what you trade, how often, and in which currency. Fees differ by country and account type and change often, so check both brokers’ current price lists before you choose.
Which is safer, Fidelity or Webull?
Fidelity is regulated by SEC, FINRA, SIPC; Webull by SEC, FINRA, SIPC. Fidelity scores higher on our Regulation & Trust measure (5/5 against 3/5). Which company holds your account, and which investor compensation scheme covers it, depends on where you live. Compensation schemes cover a broker failing, never investment losses.
Which is better for beginners?
On ease of use for a beginner, which sits outside the overall score, Fidelity scores 4/5 and Webull 3/5. Fidelity is the gentler place to start.
Who each one tends to suit
Fidelity
- Tends to suit
- Low-cost US retirement investing
- Stands out for
- Zero-fee index funds and unusually deep retirement planning tools
- Watch out for
- Less suited to active derivatives trading than some rivals
Webull
- Tends to suit
- Commission-free US trading & charting
- Stands out for
- Charting and paper trading well beyond what a free app usually offers
- Watch out for
- No mutual funds, and its ownership history has drawn US scrutiny
More head-to-heads
Scores and facts come from our own reviews as of September 2026 and follow one published methodology. Plain Investor has no commercial relationship with either broker. This is general education, not personal financial advice. Fees, features and regulation change, so confirm current terms with each broker before opening an account.