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Public vs Shares

Side-by-side comparison of Public and Shares — features, fees, supported countries, and ratings.

Highlights

A quick, at-a-glance look at what makes Public and Shares stand out.

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Public

Top rated
  • Low-cost investing
  • Great for personal use
  • Available in 4 countries
  • Rated 4.5 / 5 on Neolista
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Shares

Neobroker
  • Low-cost investing
  • Great for personal use
  • Available in 1 country
  • Rated 3.9 / 5 on Neolista
Neolista

Average Neolista Scores

Compare the Neolista scores of Public and Shares to the overall average score across all listed providers.

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4.5
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3.9
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Directory average

4.2

Public vs Shares: the full comparison

Our breakdown of how Public and Shares compare — and which might suit you best.

Public is available in 4 countries, while Shares is available in 1 country. Both are popular neobrokers, but they take different approaches and suit different needs.

Public is best suited to individuals. Invest in 5,000+ US-listed stocks with no commissions on trades during US market hours and competitive low FX fees from UK. It currently holds a Neolista score of 4.5 out of 5.

By comparison, Shares is geared towards individuals. Shares is the investment platform empowering you to become a smarter investor. Invest in over 1,500 stocks and learn from current investors. It currently holds a Neolista score of 3.9 out of 5.

If Public lines up with what you need, it's a strong choice — but it's worth weighing Shares too, especially on availability, fees and the account types each one supports. Use the live details above to pick the option that fits you best.

Where can you use them?

Public and Shares aren't available everywhere. Here's where each one currently operates.

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Public

Available in 4 countries

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Shares

Available in 1 country

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What customers are saying

Recent verified 5-star reviews for Public and Shares.

Great service with fast response. I had an issue with a bank transfer and they took care of the problem for me quickly. Great service. I've tried other fractional stock apps and sites and this is the best I've used.

Trustpilot
Steve Powell"Public" review from Trustpilot

Helping me to make big money, fast & simple !

Trustpilot
Tom G"Shares" review from Trustpilot
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Public is great for individuals

Public offers accounts for personal customers.

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Shares is great for individuals

Shares offers accounts for personal customers.

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