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Wealthfront vs Betterment

Wealthfront charges 0.25% a year. Betterment's Digital plan is 0.25% a year once you meet its deposit or balance threshold.

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WealthfrontBetterment
PricingAutomated Investing 0.25%/year, $500 minimum; Cash Account no account fees, $1 to openDigital 0.25%/year (with $200+/month recurring deposits or $24,000+ balance; otherwise $5/month); Premium 0.65%/year ($100,000 minimum)
Free optionNo management fee on Cash AccountNone
PlatformsWeb and mobile appsWeb and mobile apps
Best forHands-off investors who also want a high-yield cash account.Long-term investors who want automation, with an option to add advisor access later.
Pricing noteCash Account base APY shown on the official site is 3.55% (October 2026) and can change.Digital: base price is $5/month on investing accounts; the 0.25%/year fee applies once you set up $200+ in monthly recurring deposits or reach a $24,000 balance across Betterment investing accounts. Premium requires $100,000 in eligible investments and adds access to financial experts.
Pros
  • Transparent flat 0.25% fee
  • Cash Account with no account fees
  • $500 minimum to start investing
  • 0.25% base fee
  • Premium tier offers advisor access
  • Clear fee tiers
Cons
  • Variable APY can change
  • Advisory fee applies to invested assets
  • $5/month fee if you do not meet the Digital thresholds
  • Premium needs $100,000
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The short version

Wealthfront bundles a high-yield Cash Account and has a $500 minimum. Betterment's Digital plan has deposit or balance thresholds (otherwise $5/month) and offers a Premium advisor tier at 0.65%.

Pricing checked October 15, 2026. Confirm on official sites.