Qapital vs Acorns
Qapital is a mobile app that makes saving money fun and automatic with custom rules. Good for those who have trouble saving. How does it compare to Acorns? Read our comparison chart below.
Qapital aims to make saving effortless and fun. This microsaving app automatically saves money for you when certain "rules" are triggered. You can choose to deposit the savings into any of your goals. The app is completely free to use and there is no minimum to open.
While Acorns is geared towards young investors who have trouble saving. This investment app automatically rounds up and invests your spare change whenever you make a purchase. The service fee starts at $3/month for accounts. There is no minimum to open.
Compare Qapital with Acorns, side-by-side. Read on for an in-depth look, including ratings, reviews, pros and cons.
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Qapital | Acorns | |
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$20 Investment Bonus - | ||
Benefits and Features | ||
Savings | ||
Stock Trading | Part of service fee. No add-on trading fees. | |
Options Trading | ||
Annual Fee | Basic: $3/mo; Complete: $6/mo; Master: $12/mo |
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Cryptocurrency Trading | ||
Minimum Deposit | ||
Checking | ||
Mutual Fund Trading | ||
Commission Free ETFs | A selection automatically chosen by Acorns | |
Phone Support | ||
Live Chat Support | ||
Email Support | ||
Human Advisors | ||
Robo Advisor | ||
Assets Under Management | ||
Tax Loss Harvesting | ||
Goal Tracker | ||
Automatic Deposits | ||
Broker Assisted Trades | Acorns automatically invest and trade for you | |
Good For | Beginners; Passive investors; Those who have trouble saving/investing on their own | |
Inactivity Fee | None, but you will keep paying the monthly fee | |
Maintenance Fee | ||
Online Platform | ||
iPhone App | ||
Android App | ||
Banking | Included in Acorns Personal ($3/mo). Free metal debit card, no minimum balance, no overdraft fees, and 55,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide. | |
Mobile App | ||
Two-Factor Authentication | ||
Locations | ||
Online Community | ||
Seminars | ||
Virtual Trading | ||
Fractional Shares | ||
Taxable Accounts | ||
401k Plans | ||
IRA Accounts | ||
Roth IRA Accounts | ||
SEP IRA Accounts | ||
Trust Accounts | ||
529 Plans | ||
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Annual Fee | ||
Minimum Deposit | ||
Customer Service | ||
Mobile App | ||
Ease of Use | ||
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Bottom Line | Mobile app that makes saving money fun and automatic with custom rules. Good for those who have trouble saving... | Investment app that automatically invests your spare change. Good for young investors to get into the habit... |
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$20 Investment Bonus
- Open an Acorns account (new users only)
- Set up the Recurring Investments feature
- Have your first investment be made successfully via the Recurring Investments feature
Which is Better: Qapital or Acorns?
Still need help deciding which investing is better? Read the in-depth reviews below. You may also be interested in comparing Qapital or Robinhood.
In short: Qapital's annual fee is worth mentioning.
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Comments
- Olivia Tabor from Texas
I have both Acorns and Robinhood and even though they each serve a different purpose I don't have the freedom of stock purchase that I really like. I believe Acorns diversifies for my needs more effectively.
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