UK Investment Platforms

Best all-round platform for shares-heavy UK investors who want low capped fees, broad investment choice and free regular investing

Best for medium-to-large investors wanting professionally managed portfolios at a low cost, with free coaching as a genuine bonus

Best for £50,000–£200,000 buy-and-hold portfolios that value a flexible ISA, UK support, and the £100 annual trading credit — avoid below £20,000 or for high-frequency or US-equity-focused trading.

Best for beginners and hands-off investors who want a cheap, simple entry point backed by a major UK platform

Best for fund investors, pension savers and parents — a strong all-rounder that's cheaper than HL with nearly as much choice

Best for cost-conscious UK investors who want a free ISA, SIPP, and JISA for index funds, ETFs, and UK stocks — unbeatable on price for small to medium portfolios

Best for investors who want a premium all-in-one experience with top-tier research and service — but too expensive for simple index fund portfolios

The cheapest mainstream ETF platform in the UK — best for passive, long-term investors who want ISA or SIPP investing with zero platform fees, now with a managed option at 0.25%

Best for hands-off investors who want a comprehensive, managed portfolio service and don't mind paying a premium for convenience and the J.P. Morgan brand

Best for first-time investors, first-time buyers using a Lifetime ISA, and anyone wanting savings and investing in one simple app — but not the cheapest for larger portfolios

3.8/5

4 out of 5 — excellent for pension consolidation and simplicity, but the fee premium over DIY SIPPs means it's not the cheapest option for hands-on investors

The cheapest UK platform for a Stocks & Shares ISA and SIPP holding shares and ETFs — 0.15% FX is the only fee, but the CFD business model and personal-contributions-only SIPP are worth understanding

Best for hands-off investors who want cheap index funds in an ISA or pension and don't need individual shares or third-party funds

4.0/5 — Excellent for hands-off investors; too expensive and restrictive for DIY enthusiasts

Best for social/copy trading, commission-free ETFs, and AI-curious investors; the ISA remains Moneyfarm-powered, so traditional platforms still suit those wanting a full in-house wrapper or a SIPP

Best for cost-conscious buy-and-hold investors who want a zero-fee ISA and don't need hand-holding or fancy research tools

Best for self-directed investors with portfolios above £30,000 who want broad investment choice, bundled accounts, and a fee structure that rewards growing wealth