Grasshopper vs Cora.
Grasshopper (G72/100) and Cora (C51/100), scored on the same six pillars and compared row-by-row. Every cell is sourced from licence registers and live pricing pages, not opinion. Grasshopper leads Cora 4-1.
| C Cora №71 · BACEN 51 /100 | G Grasshopper №29 · OCC 72 /100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Composite score Out of 100 | 51 /100 | 72 /100 |
| Fees | ||
| Monthly fee Cheapest paid tier (€0 if free) | €0 Free tier | €0 Free tier |
| FX markup Debit card abroad | 1.50% | Interbank |
| Free FX / month EUR equivalent | €0 | €0 |
| Free ATM Before fee kicks in | — | — |
| Protection | ||
| Banking licence Tier | Payment inst. BACEN | Partner-bank OCC |
| Deposit guarantee Per depositor | Safeguarded BR.FGC | $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 | — | — |
| App store iOS + Android avg | 4.5 ★ iOS 4.6 · And 4.5 | 4.2 ★ iOS 4.3 · And 4.0 |
| Read review → | Read review → | |
Pick Cora if…
Brazilian SMB neobank with the strongest working-capital credit-line product among BACEN payment institutions. Cora Crédito underwrites loans on bank-statement signal — same model as Mercado Crédito but without the marketplace-flow dependency. Free Conta PJ keeps customer-acquisition friction low; credit-line draws generate the revenue. Backed by ~$230M from Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, others. ~300K BR business accounts.
Pick Grasshopper if…
The OCC-chartered US national bank for startups — the structural distinction from Mercury / Brex / Bluevine / Rho is that Grasshopper IS the bank. Direct FDIC cover at the chartered-bank level, multi-bank Cash Sweep extending to $25M. Free business checking with API access. The structural fit for US-incorporated startups wanting a real bank relationship rather than a partner-bank fintech.
- Best for fees Grasshopper won 1 of 4
- Best for protection Grasshopper won 2 of 2
- Best for reach Tied
- Best for ux Cora won 1 of 2
Grasshopper vs Cora — FAQ
Quick answers to the four questions the search-bar asks most about a head-to-head.
Is Cora better than Grasshopper?
Under our v3 methodology, Grasshopper leads Cora 4–1 across 12 dimensions. Composite scores: Cora 51/100 vs Grasshopper 72/100. Grasshopper is stronger overall, but the right pick depends on which row matters most to you — fees, protection, reach, or app quality.
Is Cora or Grasshopper cheaper?
Monthly fee — Cora: €0; Grasshopper: €0. Card FX markup — Cora: 1.50%; Grasshopper: Interbank. Grasshopper 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, Cora or Grasshopper?
Cora holds a Payment inst. licence under BACEN; deposit guarantee per depositor: Safeguarded. Grasshopper holds a Partner-bank licence under OCC; deposit guarantee per depositor: $250,000. Grasshopper is the stronger pick on regulatory protection.
Where can I use Cora and Grasshopper?
Cora operates in 1 country; Grasshopper 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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