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InvestEngine vs Nutmeg pension fees

Side-by-side fee comparison based on published fee schedules. Product records: InvestEngine 2026-04-29; Nutmeg 2026-04-29. See each provider page for scoped fee checks.

At a constant £100,000 invested balance, the representative charge for InvestEngine is £0/year and for Nutmeg is £750/year . These figures cover selected charge layers. Fund management, transactions, advice, contributions and product terms affect the total cost; the smaller figure does not establish which pension costs less overall.

Annual representative charges
POT SIZE
InvestEngine
Nutmeg
COST BASIS
£25,000
£0
£188
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£50,000
£0
£375
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£100,000
£0
£750
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£250,000
£0
£1,275
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£500,000
£0
£2,150
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£1,000,000
£0
£3,900
check exclusions
Amounts are rounded to the nearest pound and assume a constant invested balance.

InvestEngine: Excludes fund charges. The table represents DIY portfolios. Managed and LifePlan portfolios add a 0.25% annual management charge. ETF charges and market spreads are separate investment costs; they are not InvestEngine revenue. Check the chosen portfolio and ETFs for actual costs.

Nutmeg: Excludes fund charges. Managed Investment Styles use 0.75% on the first £100,000 and 0.35% on the excess. Fixed Allocation uses 0.45% and 0.25% and is calculated separately. Fund costs and spreads are additional. The legal schedule charges £20 per line of stock for an agreed in-specie transfer; financial planning/advice services have separate fees.

Key differences
InvestEngine
Nutmeg
Fee model
Zero platform fee (DIY) / 0.25% (Managed)
Percentage (varies by portfolio type)
Fund range
700+ ETFs
Pre-built portfolios only
SIPP
Yes
Yes
Workplace
No
No
Min investment
£100
£500
Things to consider
  • •Most providers quote a platform fee that excludes fund charges (OCF), which are additional and vary by fund choice. A few — NEST, Royal London and PensionBee — include fund management in the selected charge, while other costs can still apply. Headline figures are therefore not always comparable between providers.
  • •Fee structures change without notice. Always verify current fees on the provider's website.
  • •The lowest platform fee is only one comparison point. Fund range, service, platform features, investment choice, and product restrictions also matter.
  • •Before transferring any pension, check for exit fees, guaranteed annuity rates, employer contributions, and protected tax-free cash.
  • •This comparison is factual information based on published fee schedules, not a recommendation to choose either provider.
  • •If you're unsure which provider is right for you, speak to an FCA-regulated financial adviser.

This comparison describes selected published pension charges. It is general information, not a recommendation to choose or transfer to either provider.

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