Terms by market
- US
- Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
- Spread figure
- Stocks from $0.02/share + $1.20/order (Smart plan), up to 8.3% interest on USD balance
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Updated: October 2026
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Freedom24 has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to MEXEM (4/5). MEXEM offers 6 instrument types, while Freedom24 offers 5. Oversight: Freedom24: CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15; MEXEM: AFM. Freedom24: Yes, listed options: US. MEXEM: Yes, via IB infrastructure. Freedom24 has been in the market since 2008, making it the more experienced provider.
Access to US and EU exchanges with real options and savings plans
European introducing broker with Interactive Brokers infrastructure
At a glance
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | TWS, MEXEM Web, MEXEM App |
| Product types | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures | Stocks, Options, Futures, ETFs, Bonds, Forex |
| Options trading | Yes, listed options: US | Yes, via IB infrastructure |
| Fee model | US: Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order | from €1.25 per stock, options from €1.50 per contract |
| Minimum deposit | 0 € | 0 € |
| Regulation | CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15 | AFM |
| More information | Details | Details |
Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web
TWS, MEXEM Web, MEXEM App
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Futures
Stocks, Options, Futures, ETFs, Bonds, Forex
Yes, listed options: US
Yes, via IB infrastructure
US: Smart plan: USD 0.65 per contract; All-inclusive plan: USD 3 per contract + USD 10 per order
from €1.25 per stock, options from €1.50 per contract
0 €
0 €
CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15
AFM
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
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Freedom24 App · Freedom24 Web
Freedom24 offers its own web platform and mobile app for iOS and Android. The platform enables trading of stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and bonds across over 15 global exchanges. It provides real-time quotes, portfolio overviews, savings plan features, and basic analytical tools. The user interface is functional, though it could benefit from a more modern design.
Explore platformTWS · MEXEM Web · MEXEM App
MEXEM offers three platforms: the professional Trader Workstation (TWS) from Interactive Brokers, its own web platform, and a mobile app. TWS is one of the most powerful trading platforms on the market with advanced charting tools, over 100 order types, and real-time market data. The MEXEM web and app versions provide simplified access for less experienced users.
Explore platformFreedom Finance Europe Ltd, Limassol (CY)
CySEC (Cyprus), licence 275/15
Regulatory informationRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
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