Broker Review

Public Review (2026)

Stocks, Treasuries, bonds, and alternatives together with a clean, social interface

By Wealthy Pot · Last updated September 2026

TypeApp-first

Stock/ETF commission$0

Options per contract$0 (rebate model)

Account minimum$0

Fractional sharesYes

Best forMulti-asset beginners who want stocks, bonds, and alternatives in one modern app

Visit Public ↗

Who Public is for

Multi-asset beginners who want stocks, bonds, and alternatives in one modern app

Fees

Public charges $0 for online stock and ETF trades, with options at $0 (rebate model). Account minimum: $0. Fractional shares: yes.

The bottom line

Stocks, Treasuries, bonds, and alternatives together with a clean, social interface Main drawback: research is basic and some order routing pays via rebates.

Visit Public ↗Compare all brokers →

See how Public stacks up in our online brokers comparison.

We summarize hands-on assessment, not user reviews. Commissions, options fees, and account minimums change often and are re-checked against Public's official page. Some outbound links may be affiliate links — that never affects which brokers we include or how we rate them. Nothing here is investment advice.