Arch Public is a "let the software help you trade" platform aimed at people who are new to this. After testing it ourselves, we rate it A-. What we liked most is the app — it's clean and quick. Read on for the details.
Best for: First-time investors who want a friendly place to start and don't want to pay extra fees.
Not for: Advanced traders who use complex strategies, or anyone who needs 24/7 phone help.
Arch Public is one of the few AI trading platforms that spent its effort on the basics — reliability and fair fees — instead of hype. Based on our months of testing, we give it a score of A-.
The only thing holding it back is the price of some extras that run a bit high. The good news is these are easy for the company to fix — nothing is wrong under the hood.
Making a trade is easy. In our testing, orders went through smoothly and prices were fair, sometimes even a little better than other apps.
For simple buys and sells, it is smooth. Complex strategies weren't always as quick — something to know if you're an advanced trader.
Buying and selling stocks is free — zero commission. That covers what most people do.
Where you might pay more are a few add-on services, which run a little higher than the cheapest rivals. None of it is hidden, so you always know the cost.
The phone app is the best part of Arch Public. It's quick and simple to use, even if you've never invested before.
There's handy info inside the app — prices, news, and simple charts — with the sources shown. The website is fine as well, though most people will prefer the app.
Keeping your money safe is where Arch Public does well. Your money is held in a separate account, for your protection.
The platform is regulated in more than one country and gets checked by outside auditors. If you also hold crypto, it's stored with a regulated custodian — normal for the industry, but good to know.
All told, we rate Arch Public A- for regular users. It does the important things well: easy to use, safe, and honest about costs.
To earn an even higher score, Arch Public just needs to trim a couple of fees. We'll revisit this and update this review if things change.
You can start with $0. There's no big upfront amount. Signing up is free.
Yes. Your cash is stored separately, for your safety. It's licensed and independently reviewed too.
Yes, you can. Moving your account in is supported, and Arch Public helps cover the switching cost up to a limit. The move takes a few days.
A regular account is available, including retirement options. Setup is simple, though some account types take a day or two to activate.
No. Arch Public shows all costs up front — nothing sneaky. A couple of extras cost a bit more, but never hidden.
Through a few optional charges, like sending money out by bank transfer or borrowing to trade, and interest on spare cash. Buying and selling shares costs nothing.
Absolutely. Arch Public works on iPhone and Android. Most people use the app — everything works smoothly on a small screen.
It's solid. Live chat is open around the clock and usually get a reply in a few minutes. Complex problems reach a senior agent instead of being bounced around. The only gap is phone support on weekends.
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