UK investment platform comparisons 2026

Can't decide between two platforms? These side-by-side breakdowns compare fees, ISA coverage, account types and real worked cost examples so you can see which one is actually cheaper for your portfolio size.

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Full head-to-head articles with fee tables, decision frameworks and FAQs.

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Trading 212 vs Freetrade 2026

Zero-fee ISA vs paid tiers. Side-by-side on platform fees, FX charges, ISA/SIPP availability and which wins by portfolio size. ~4,800 words with worked cost examples.

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InvestEngine vs Vanguard 2026

Two low-cost ETF/fund platforms compared. Platform fees, fund range, ISA and SIPP coverage, and which is cheaper at £10k, £50k and £100k.

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Trading 212 vs Vanguard UK 2026

The cheapest app vs the best passive platform. Real cost comparison at £5k, £10k, £50k, £100k and £250k — when does Vanguard's 0.15% capped fee actually beat Trading 212's £0?

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Hargreaves Lansdown vs AJ Bell 2026

The UK's biggest broker vs its best-value mid-market rival. 0.45% vs 0.25% on funds, Junior ISA head-to-head, SIPP compared and worked cost examples.

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Best Junior ISA: Vanguard vs HL vs AJ Bell

Three-way Junior ISA showdown. Which provider gives UK parents the best combination of fees, fund range and simplicity?

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Best SIPP: Freetrade Plus vs AJ Bell vs Vanguard

Modern app-first SIPP vs traditional brokers. Where does the flat monthly fee beat a percentage fee?

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