--- title: "EasyEquities vs SatrixNOW Comparison (2026)" description: "Compare EasyEquities vs SatrixNOW on fees, ETF access, features, support, and suitability for South African investors, including platform fee differences." canonical_url: "https://liners.com/compare/easyequities-vs-satrixnow" markdown_url: "https://liners.com/compare/easyequities-vs-satrixnow.md" type: "article" language: "en" published_at: "2026-08-20T20:58:22.478Z" updated_at: "2026-08-20T20:58:23.185Z" --- # EasyEquities vs SatrixNOW Comparison (2026) Compare EasyEquities vs SatrixNOW on fees, ETF access, features, support, and suitability for South African investors, including platform fee differences. ## Breadcrumbs - [Comparisons](/compare) - [EasyEquities vs SatrixNOW: Complete Comparison (2026)](/compare/easyequities-vs-satrixnow) ## Comparison EasyEquities is usually the better fit for DIY investors who want broad asset access and no explicit platform fee, but watch the conditional Thrive fee and high FX costs. SatrixNOW suits investors who specifically want Satrix ETFs and fund-style disclosure, and who accept an ongoing platform fee layered on top of ETF TERs. For most South African retail investors who want maximum flexibility (local and global instruments, multiple asset types, and the option to build a DIY portfolio), \[EasyEquities\](/easyequities) is typically the more practical default. Its core value is breadth plus low barriers to entry, and it does not advertise a standard monthly platform fee, which can keep costs lower for smaller portfolios. Choose \[SatrixNOW\](/satrixnow) if your intent is specifically long-term investing into Satrix ETFs or unit trusts, you value fund-style disclosure and a curated index-investing experience, and you are comfortable with an explicit, ongoing platform administration fee (tiered 0.50% to 0.30% p.a.) layered alongside each ETF’s TER/TC. Two cautions apply. First, EasyEquities’ total cost can rise materially for offshore investing due to FX conversion pricing, and some users report confusion around a conditional “Thrive” fee. Second, SatrixNOW can be more expensive for small balances because the platform fee applies regardless of trading frequency. If you are unsure, start by estimating your typical portfolio size, how often you trade, and whether you need offshore single stocks versus global exposure via feeder ETFs. ## Analysis Both [EasyEquities](/easyequities) and [SatrixNOW](/satrixnow) target South African retail investors who want low-barrier access to markets, but they are built for slightly different investing styles. EasyEquities is a multi-asset brokerage-style platform: you can buy JSE shares and ETFs, and also access international shares and ETFs via multi-currency wallets (ZAR, USD, GBP, EUR, AUD). Its standout value proposition is fractional investing (fractional security rights), so you can start with very small amounts, plus a wider product universe that can include unit trusts, crypto bundles, and fractional property. SatrixNOW is more “asset-manager platform” in feel and scope. It focuses on Satrix ETFs and unit trusts (and related account structures like TFSA, and RA by request), with formal cost profiles and fund disclosures such as TER and TC. While it is administered on the same underlying infrastructure as EasyEquities, SatrixNOW’s pricing is structured differently, most notably through a tiered platform administration fee on ETF holdings. People commonly compare them because both can be used to buy Satrix ETFs, but the total cost experience and the level of flexibility differ. If you are deciding between them, the practical questions are: do you want the broadest menu of assets and markets, or do you want a Satrix-first, index-focused experience; and are you comfortable paying an ongoing platform fee versus mainly per-trade costs (plus any FX and optional/conditional fees)? ## Criteria | Criterion | Product | Rating | Summary | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pricing | EasyEquities | 8 | Low brokerage and usually no platform fee, but FX and a conditional Thrive fee can add cost. | | Pricing | SatrixNOW | 6 | Low trade brokerage, but an ongoing platform fee plus ETF TERs can make it pricier for small portfolios. | | Investment universe and flexibility | EasyEquities | 9 | Broad multi-asset access, including local and offshore investing via multi-currency wallets. | | Investment universe and flexibility | SatrixNOW | 6 | Strong for Satrix ETFs and unit trusts, limited outside that ecosystem. | | Ease of use for beginners | EasyEquities | 8 | Beginner-friendly UI and fractional investing, but fee complexity can confuse new users. | | Ease of use for beginners | SatrixNOW | 8 | Simpler product selection for passive investors, with fund-style disclosures and curated ranges. | | Transparency and fee clarity | EasyEquities | 6 | Fees are published, but real-world cost predictability is reduced by FX and Thrive conditions. | | Transparency and fee clarity | SatrixNOW | 8 | Clear published cost profiles, but the layered fee model can still be misunderstood. | | Long-term passive investing fit (ETFs, TFSA, RA) | EasyEquities | 8 | Strong for DIY ETF portfolios and TFSAs, especially if you want flexibility beyond Satrix products. | | Long-term passive investing fit (ETFs, TFSA, RA) | SatrixNOW | 8 | Designed for passive Satrix investing with TFSA support and RA options, but platform fees reduce cost-efficiency for small balances. | | International investing and currency handling | EasyEquities | 7 | True multi-currency investing, but FX conversion pricing is a known drawback. | | International investing and currency handling | SatrixNOW | 5 | Primarily Rand-based, international exposure is indirect through global or feeder ETFs. | | Customer support and reliability signals | EasyEquities | 6 | Large user base and documentation, but public ratings are mixed and fee disputes are a recurring theme. | | Customer support and reliability signals | SatrixNOW | 7 | More formal, documentation-led support experience, with fewer widely visible aggregate ratings. | | Africa availability and local payments | EasyEquities | 7 | Strong South Africa offering with local rails, broader African availability is less clear. | | Africa availability and local payments | SatrixNOW | 6 | Strong South Africa focus with debit orders and local documentation, limited evidence of broader Africa rollout. | ## Related pages - [EasyEquities](/easyequities) - [SatrixNOW](/satrixnow) ## Access and citation - [Canonical HTML page](https://liners.com/compare/easyequities-vs-satrixnow) - [Markdown route index](/sitemap.md) - [Agent access guide](/llms.txt)