Broker comparison
Pick two brokers. The table reloads from our database, so it works without JavaScript.
| Attribute | 5Paisa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | 0.03% or ₹20 (whichever lower) | ₹20 / Intraday & F&O order |
| Type | Discount broker | Discount broker |
| Account opening | ₹99 | Free (₹0) |
| AMC | ₹400/yr after the first year | ₹300/yr |
| Equity delivery | 0.03% or ₹20 | ₹0 |
| Intraday / F&O | 0.03% or ₹20 | ₹20 per order |
| DP charges | ₹12.5 per scrip | ₹13.5 + 18% GST = ₹15.93 per ISIN |
| SEBI registration | INZ000010011 | INZ000031633 |
| Charges last verified | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Our rating | Rating 4.1 | Rating 4.8 |
| Best for | High-value intraday traders | Self-directed traders who want the lowest cost per order |
| Hidden charges to watch | ₹99 opening fee, AMC from year two, DP charges per scrip on sale | DP charges ₹13.5 + GST per scrip when you sell; call & trade ₹50 per order |
| Segments | Equity, F&O, Commodity, Currency | Equity, F&O, Currency, Commodity, Mutual funds |
| F&O (all segments) | ₹20 per order | ₹20 per order |
| Highlights | 5paisa app, AlgoBulls, Small case, Research reports | Kite web & mobile, Coin mutual funds, Varsity learning, Kite Connect API |
| Open account | 5Paisa | Zerodha |
Still deciding? Estimate what you will actually pay with the brokerage calculator.