Webull: active trading tools, options and futures, commission-free
Webull offers commission-free stocks, options, and futures with 60+ technical indicators and paper trading. We check what the optional Premium subscription actually adds.
Webull is built for people who want to actually analyze a trade before making it — charting and technical tools that go well beyond what Robinhood offers, at the same $0 commission.
What it gives you
Professional charting. 60+ technical indicators, Level 2 market data, and 17+ charting tools, per the developer — a genuinely deeper toolset than the other picks in this roundup.
Paper trading. Practice with simulated trades before risking real money, including overnight sessions from Sunday evening to Friday evening.
Options and futures, not just stocks. $0 contract fees for equity options and low-cost futures contracts, for traders who want more than plain stock positions.
What it costs
A steeper learning curve. The depth of tools that makes Webull useful for active traders is exactly what makes it more to learn than Acorns or Fidelity.
Webull Premium, for extras. A subscription unlocks a higher cash APY and IRA matching — core trading doesn't require it, but the deeper account perks do.
US only. Like the other picks here, the developer's disclosures are built around US regulators (SIPC, FINRA) — not a fit for investing from outside the US.
Who it's for
People who want to trade actively and use real technical analysis tools, not just buy and hold. For a simpler, less tool-heavy experience, Robinhood is the more direct pick.
The rest of the picks are in our best investing apps roundup.
Common questions
- Is Webull available on Android?
- Yes, on both iPhone and Android. The Play Store listing uses an older package name, `org.dayup.stocks`, from before the app's current branding — we confirmed the developer name matches Webull Technologies Pte. Ltd. exactly on September 22, 2026.
- What languages does Webull support?
- Of the languages this site covers, the App Store lists: English only.
- Is Webull free?
- The core trading features are free — $0 commission on stocks, ETFs, and options, per the developer. Webull Premium is an optional subscription for a higher cash APY and IRA matching, not required to trade.