Structure & Strategy
SDIRA Provider Comparison
Choose the right Self-Directed IRA custodian for your alternative investment strategy. Compare fees, features, and find the best fit.
Checkbook IRA
Your IRA owns an LLC, giving you checkbook control to make investments without custodian approval for each transaction.
- Faster transactions
- More privacy
- Lower per-transaction costs
Custodian-Directed
The custodian holds assets and processes transactions. More oversight and hand-holding, but less complexity to manage.
- Less setup complexity
- Built-in compliance checks
- Platform integrations
Provider Comparison
Rocket Dollar
Checkbook IRABest for: Active investors who want full control
Checkbook controlLLC includedFast setupAll alternative assets
Setup
$360
Annual
$180/year
Rating
4.8/5
Alto IRA
Custodian-DirectedBest for: Investors using partner platforms
No account feesPlatform integrationsCrypto-friendlyEasy interface
Setup
$0
Annual
$0 (transaction fees apply)
Rating
4.6/5
Directed IRA
Both optionsBest for: Real estate investors
Both IRA typesReal estate specialtyCheckbook optionGood support
Setup
$50-275
Annual
$295-395/year
Rating
4.5/5
Equity Trust
Custodian-DirectedBest for: Investors wanting full service
Industry veteranFull serviceAll asset typesEducational resources
Setup
$50
Annual
Asset-based ($225-2,250)
Rating
4.3/5
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