Fee comparison

Dodl vs Freetrade

Compare Dodl and Freetrade ISA fees side by side. See which is cheapest for your portfolio size and where the crossover point is.

💡 On a £50,000 Stocks & Shares ISA invested in ETFs with monthly trading, Dodl costs £75/year and Freetrade costs £0/year — Freetrade is £75/year cheaper at this size. Use the calculator below for your exact portfolio size and asset mix.
Portfolio size
£50,000
£1k£500k
Account type
Investing in
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Annual cost across portfolio sizes
Your portfolio: £50,000

Fee table at key portfolio sizes (ISA · Funds)

PortfolioDodlFreetradeCheaper

Monthly trading assumed. Verify fees at source before switching.

Features comparison

FeatureDodlFreetrade
Invests inFunds, Etfs, SharesFunds, Etfs, Shares
Stocks & Shares ISA✓✓
SIPP✗✓
GIA✓✓
Lifetime ISA✓✗
Flexible ISA✗✗
Fractional shares✗✓
Regular investing✗✓
Mobile app✓✓
FSCS protected✓✓
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Verdict

Choose Dodl if…

Cost-conscious beginners who want AJ Bell's backing and FSCS protection without AJ Bell's full range or capped-fee complexity. The flat 0.15% with no dealing fees is simple and competitive at smaller portfolio sizes.

Choose Freetrade if…

Cost-conscious investors who want commission-free trading across ETFs, shares, and now funds — all within an ISA at zero cost. The app-only experience suits mobile-first investors. Paid Standard (£59.88/yr) and Plus (£119.88/yr) plans offer lower FX fees and priority support.

Use the calculator above to find the cheapest option for your specific portfolio size and investing style.

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Read our full reviews: Dodl review · Freetrade review

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