Augusta Precious Metals and Patriot Gold Group open the same kind of account holding the same metal, so the difference between them is what they charge and what they will tell you before you commit. The figures below add the setup fee, the markup over spot and 10 years of administration and storage together, using each company's published schedule as checked on April 17, 2026.
What each costs over 10 years
| Transfer | Augusta Precious Metals | Patriot Gold Group | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $3,550 | $5,475 | $1,925 less with Augusta Precious Metals |
| $50,000 | $4,800 | $6,725 | $1,925 less with Augusta Precious Metals |
| $100,000 | $7,300 | $9,225 | $1,925 less with Augusta Precious Metals |
| $250,000 | $14,800 | $16,725 | $1,925 less with Augusta Precious Metals |
The markup over spot dominates every row. It is charged once on the way in, it scales with the amount rather than sitting flat, and at $100,000 it accounts for more of the total than a decade of administration and storage combined.
Where the cheaper option changes
There is no crossover between $5,000 and $500,000. Augusta Precious Metals costs less at every size in that range on these published figures, which usually means it carries both the lower spread and the lower annual load rather than trading one against the other.
Run your own number through the fee calculator, since a table of four sizes is a sample rather than an answer for the amount you are actually moving.
What this comparison leaves out
Cost is the only dimension here. The regulator record, the complaint history and the buyback terms are not compiled for either company, and a cheaper account with worse conduct is not the better one.
Augusta Precious Metals's figures are recorded as estimated and Patriot Gold Group's as estimated. Read the full records on the Augusta Precious Metals page and the Patriot Gold Group page.
Sources
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Augusta Precious Metals published fee information
Augusta does not publish fees on its own site (gates with a web conference). Industry sources report $50 setup + $125 custodian + $100 storage via Equity Trust / Delaware Depository. $50,000 minimum. Augusta waives up to 10 yrs of fees for qualifying rollovers. Spread estimated at 5% — Augusta repeatedly markets itself as tighter-spread.
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Patriot Gold Group published fee information
Gold IRA Blueprint April 2026 review: $225 setup (waived >$30k), $250 maintenance first year / $200 after, $25,000 minimum for Investor Direct Pricing. "No Fees for Life" on accounts $250k+. Spread estimated at 5% — Patriot markets "investor direct pricing" so we score them tighter than opaque competitors.