Platform Comparison

Public vs Webull

Compare Public and Webull on fees, DRIP, fractional shares and research for dividend investing.

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PB

Public

★4.4

A transparent, community-focused investing platform that rejects payment for order flow in favor of optional tipping—putting your interests first.

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Webull

★4.3

A feature-rich mobile trading platform with advanced charting, commission-free trading, and automated dividend reinvestment.

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Public vs Webull: Fees, Minimums & DRIP Compared

FeaturePublicWebull
Our Rating4.4/54.3/5
Trading Commissions$0$0
Account Minimum$0$0
Fractional Shares$1 minimumYes
DRIPFreeFree
Research ToolsBasicAutomated
Best ForTransparency-Focused InvestorsActive Traders

Public vs Webull: Pros and Cons

Public

Pros

  • + No payment for order flow—potentially better trade execution
  • + Commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options trading
  • + Fractional shares starting at just $1
  • + Free dividend reinvestment with fractional share support
  • + High interest rate on uninvested cash

Cons

  • - No mutual funds available
  • - Limited research and screening tools
  • - Extended hours trading costs $2.99 per order (non-Premium)
  • - Penny stocks cost $2.99 per trade (non-Premium)

Webull

Pros

  • + Commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, and options (no per-contract fees)
  • + Automated dividend reinvestment (DRIP) with fractional share support
  • + Advanced charting and technical analysis tools rival desktop platforms
  • + Extended-hours trading available for flexibility
  • + Recurring investments for dollar-cost averaging starting at $5

Cons

  • - No mutual funds, bonds, or international trading
  • - Limited research tools compared to Fidelity or Schwab
  • - Customer service can be slow—primarily chat-based support
  • - $75 fee for outgoing account transfers (ACAT)

Which Is Better for Dividend Investors: Public or Webull?

Choose Public if you...

  • Are in Public's core audience: transparency-focused investors
  • Prefer a higher-rated overall platform

Choose Webull if you...

  • Are in Webull's core audience: active traders

Want the full breakdown of fees, DRIP, and research tools? Read our Public review and Webull review.

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