Charles Schwab vs Robinhood

Charles Schwab is a full-service brokerage with $7.78 trillion in assets under management and comprehensive financial advisory services, while Robinhood is a commission-free trading app focused on retail investors with 23.5 million users seeking fast, mobile-first investing. Schwab charges $0 commissions but offers extensive account types and research tools, whereas Robinhood charges $0 commissions with a simpler, gamified interface optimized for beginners.