IG vs Webull: Which Broker Suits You?
IG scores 4.2 and Webull 3.6 out of 5 on our published methodology. IG leads on Platform & Tools, Regulation & Trust, Asset Range and Account Access & Support; Webull leads on Costs & Fees. Both accept clients in other countries.
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
| IG | Webull | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | Mixed | Real assets |
| Available assets | CFDs and spread betting, plus genuine UK share dealing and ISAs | Stocks, ETFs, options, plus some crypto and bonds |
| Regulated by | FCA, ASIC and other regional regulators | SEC, FINRA, SIPC |
| Stands out for | Trading since 1974, LSE-listed, with very wide market access | Charting and paper trading well beyond what a free app usually offers |
| Watch out for | Most of the range is leveraged rather than owned | No mutual funds, and its ownership history has drawn US scrutiny |
| Accepts clients in | The UK, the EU and other countries | The US and other countries |
Is IG cheaper than Webull?
On our Costs & Fees score, Webull rates 5/5 against IG’s 3/5, so it is generally the cheaper of the two for the costs we assess: commissions, spreads, currency conversion and account fees. Fees differ by country and account type and change often, so check both brokers’ current price lists before you choose.
Which is safer, IG or Webull?
IG is regulated by FCA, ASIC and other regional regulators; Webull by SEC, FINRA, SIPC. IG 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, IG scores 3/5 and Webull 3/5. Neither has a clear edge for a first account.
Who each one tends to suit
IG
- Tends to suit
- Established multi-market trading
- Stands out for
- Trading since 1974, LSE-listed, with very wide market access
- Watch out for
- Most of the range is leveraged rather than owned
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.