Best robo-advisor
3 models · updated 2026-07-07
The verdict
Wealthfront leads — 2 of 3 models rank Wealthfront the top pick.
Not unanimous: ChatGPT picks Betterment.
Combined ranking
- 1Wealthfront—14 ptsGPT #2Claude #1Gemini #1
Best-in-class automation with daily tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing on larger balances, a competitive high-yield cash account, and the Path planning tool — all at a flat 0.25% fee with a low entry minimum.
To stay #1 Add access to human financial advisors (it remains purely digital), which is the main reason hands-on investors pick rivals.
- 2Betterment—13 ptsGPT #1Claude #2Gemini #2
Best overall mix of low 0.25% pricing, tax-loss harvesting, strong goal planning, broad account support, portfolio customization, cash tools, and optional CFP access
To rank higher Make the small-balance pricing less punitive
- 3Vanguard Digital Advisor—8 ptsGPT #3Claude #3Gemini #4
Extremely low all-in advisory cost, $100 minimum, Vanguard index-fund discipline, retirement focus, and strong fit for long-term buy-and-hold investors
To rank higher Add more portfolio customization and richer taxable-account tax tools
- 4Fidelity Go—6 ptsGPT #4Claude #5Gemini #3
No advisory fees for balances under $25,000, zero-expense-ratio underlying Flex funds, and free access to live coaching for larger balances.
To rank higher Reduce the 0.35% advisory fee applied to balances of $25,000 and above.
- 5Schwab Intelligent Portfolios—4 ptsGPT #5Claude #4Gemini #5
No advisory fee at all, broad ETF diversification, automatic rebalancing, free tax-loss harvesting above $50k, and access to Schwab's full brokerage ecosystem and branches.
To rank higher Cut the large mandatory cash allocation that creates return-dragging "cash drag," and drop the steep $25k minimum.
By model
ChatGPT
- 1.Betterment
- 2.Wealthfront
- 3.Vanguard Digital Advisor
- 4.Fidelity Go
- 5.Schwab Intelligent Portfolios
Claude
- 1.Wealthfront
- 2.Betterment
- 3.Vanguard Digital Advisor
- 4.Schwab Intelligent Portfolios
- 5.Fidelity Go
Gemini
- 1.Wealthfront
- 2.Betterment
- 3.Fidelity Go
- 4.Vanguard Digital Advisor
- 5.Schwab Intelligent Portfolios
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously