Lili vs Bluevine.
Lili (L73/100) and Bluevine (B70/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Lili leads Bluevine 4-0.
| B Bluevine №35 · FDIC 70 /100 | L Lili №26 · FDIC 73 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 70 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 2.00% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Partner-bank FDIC | Partner-bank FDIC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | $250,000 US.FDIC | $250,000 US.FDIC |
| Reach | ||
| Markets served Licensed jurisdictions | 1 country | 1 country |
| Crypto Coins available | No | No |
| Stocks & ETFs Self-directed | No | No |
| UX | ||
| Trustpilot Customer score | 4.5 ★ 10k reviews | 4.7 ★ 1k reviews |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.6 ★ iOS 4.7 · And 4.4 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Bluevine if…
US business-checking-led neobank with the deepest sweep-extended FDIC of the US partner-bank category — $3M via Coastal Community Bank + a 17-bank sweep network. Premier tier ($95/mo waivable) pays 3.0% APY uncapped on all balances, structurally distinct from Mercury (Treasury yield via brokerage) or Novo ($250K single-bank only). Bluevine Line of Credit (up to $250K) and an invitation-only Cashback Mastercard (1.5% unlimited, launched June 2024) sit alongside the checking product.
Pick Lili if…
The 1099-native US neobank — Tax Bucket auto-set-aside, pre-filled Schedule C / 1065 / 1120-S, and a quarterly tax estimator built into business checking. Where Mercury targets venture-funded startups and Bluevine targets lower-mid-market SMBs, Lili targets the solopreneur and 1099 freelancer who needs banking + bookkeeping + tax in one app. Sponsor bank moved from Choice Financial Group to Sunrise Banks, N.A. in 2024-2025; FDIC pass-through to $3M via sweep network now available on all tiers including the free Core plan.
- Best for fees Lili won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Tied
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Lili won 2 of 2
Lili vs Bluevine — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Bluevine better than Lili?
Under our v3 methodology, Lili leads Bluevine 4–0 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Bluevine 70/100 vs Lili 73/100. Lili is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Bluevine or Lili cheaper?
Monthly fee — Bluevine: €0; Lili: €0. Card FX markup — Bluevine: 2.00%; Lili: Interbank. Lili wins more fee rows (1 of 4). See the Fees section of the matrix above for ATM caps and the rest.
Which is safer for deposits, Bluevine or Lili?
Bluevine holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Lili holds a Partner-bank licence under FDIC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Both score equally on regulatory protection rows.
Where can I use Bluevine and Lili?
Bluevine operates in 1 country; Lili operates in 1 country. Check each provider's signup page for the live country list — eligibility depends on residency, not just the licence footprint.
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