Fees, features and 90 days of live test data across all three. Our editorial verdict is below — not financial advice.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Capital at risk. Based on 90-day live test, 8 testers.
Get started with QuantEdge → Want more detail? Read our 90-day test →QuantEdge uses a rules-based rebalancing algorithm that adjusts portfolio positions based on predefined risk bands. During our 90-day test, the algorithm rebalanced on 7 occasions — each decision was logged and visible in the dashboard. No human discretion involved.
AutoVest uses a copy trading model — you select from a pool of verified top traders and your account mirrors their positions automatically. Unlike a robo-advisor, the underlying strategy is human-driven. More dynamic but also more variable.
RoboAlpha manages a simple ETF portfolio based on a risk questionnaire completed at signup. Rebalancing is quarterly. The algorithm is less sophisticated than QuantEdge but the platform is more accessible for very small starting amounts from £100.
We tested all three platforms over 90 days with live accounts. QuantEdge leads on algorithm quality, transparency and ease of use — and it is the only platform where we have verified live performance data across 8 independent testers. Its 0.45% annual fee is the most competitive of the three, and the free ISA wrapper adds meaningful value for UK investors. It is an automated platform that delivers on its core promise of genuinely hands-off investing.
AutoVest scores well on asset range and social features, but its copy-trading model introduces a dependency on the traders you follow — variance is higher and results are less predictable than a rules-based algorithm. The withdrawal fee and lack of ISA wrapper are meaningful disadvantages for UK long-term investors. It suits someone who wants human strategy with automated execution and is comfortable with more active management.
RoboAlpha is the most accessible entry point at £100 minimum, but its quarterly rebalancing, opaque algorithm, and higher 0.75% fee mean it trails the other two on most criteria. It is a reasonable choice for someone starting very small who prioritises simplicity above performance.