NIFTY24,210.550.69%
SENSEX77,784.750.93%
BANKNIFTY56,585.850.94%
NIFTY IT30,395.500.33%
PHARMA22,936.452.14%
AUTO25,912.202.03%
FMCG51,007.500.37%
METAL12,834.250.45%
REALTY794.201.14%
ENERGY40,105.200.52%
NIFTY24,210.550.69%
SENSEX77,784.750.93%
BANKNIFTY56,585.850.94%
NIFTY IT30,395.500.33%
PHARMA22,936.452.14%
AUTO25,912.202.03%
FMCG51,007.500.37%
METAL12,834.250.45%
REALTY794.201.14%
ENERGY40,105.200.52%

Side-by-Side Compare Table

Category5paisaZerodha
Basic Details
  • Broker Type: Discount broker
  • Founded: 2016 (5paisa Capital Ltd under IIFL promoter group)
  • Broker Type: Discount broker
  • Founded: 2010
Charges & AMC
  • Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Trading AMC: Included in account structure
  • Trading and Demat Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Trading AMC: Rs 0
Brokerage
  • Equity Delivery: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Intraday: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Delivery: Rs 0
  • Equity Intraday: Flat Rs 20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower)
Other Charges
  • Fund transfer charges may apply by mode (for example net banking fee in some cases).
  • Statutory charges apply separately: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • Statutory charges apply across segments: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • DP and depository-side transactional charges apply for applicable sell-side delivery flows.
Leverage (Margin)
  • Margin Trading Facility available via 5paisa Pay Later.
  • MTF funding slabs available with different daily interest rates.
  • Intraday leverage can go up to around 20x in selected contexts.
  • Margin remains subject to segment-wise risk and exchange rules.
Features
  • Flat-fee structure across segments.
  • One app for stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds.
  • Market-leading client base and volume share.
  • Transparent flat-fee pricing model.
Trading Platforms
  • 5paisa Mobile App
  • 5paisa Web / Trader Station
  • Zerodha Kite (web and mobile)
  • Coin (mutual funds)
Reviews & Ratings
  • Positioned as a low-cost broker for active retail users.
  • In this source snapshot, no single consolidated numeric overall rating is highlighted.
  • Widely regarded as one of the top discount brokers in India.
  • In this extract, no single combined numeric rating table is displayed.
Investment Options
  • Equity
  • F&O
  • Equity
  • F&O
Order Types Offered
  • Regular market orders
  • Delivery and intraday order flows
  • Standard market, limit, and intraday order flows
  • Derivatives execution and strategy-linked tools via ecosystem partners
Suitable For (Investor Type)
  • Cost-conscious traders who prefer flat brokerage.
  • Users who want one platform for trading and investing products.
  • Investors seeking transparent low brokerage and direct MF investing.
  • Active traders preferring robust charting/tool ecosystem.
Pros and Cons
  • Pros:
  • Flat Rs 20 pricing model.
  • Pros:
  • Zero delivery brokerage and low flat intraday/F&O fees.

Detailed Comparison

Basic Details

5paisaZerodha
  • Broker Type: Discount broker
  • Founded: 2016 (5paisa Capital Ltd under IIFL promoter group)
  • SEBI Registration: INZ000010231
  • NSE Member Code: 14300
  • Net Worth: Rs 543.53 Cr
  • Broker Type: Discount broker
  • Founded: 2010
  • SEBI Registration: INZ000031633
  • NSE Member Code: 13906
  • Net Worth: Rs 14374.75 Cr

Charges & AMC

5paisaZerodha
  • Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Trading AMC: Included in account structure
  • Demat AMC: Rs 300 yearly (often billed quarterly)
  • DP Sell Transaction: Rs 20 per scrip (sell side)
  • Trading and Demat Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Trading AMC: Rs 0
  • Demat AMC: Rs 300 per year

Brokerage

5paisaZerodha
  • Equity Delivery: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Intraday: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Futures: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Options: Rs 20 per trade
  • Commodity/Currency: Rs 20 per trade across listed segments
  • Equity Delivery: Rs 0
  • Equity Intraday: Flat Rs 20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower)
  • Equity Futures: Flat Rs 20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower)
  • Equity Options: Flat Rs 20 per executed order
  • Mutual Funds (direct): Rs 0

Other Charges

5paisaZerodha
  • Fund transfer charges may apply by mode (for example net banking fee in some cases).
  • Statutory charges apply separately: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • Statutory charges apply across segments: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • DP and depository-side transactional charges apply for applicable sell-side delivery flows.

Leverage (Margin)

5paisaZerodha
  • Margin Trading Facility available via 5paisa Pay Later.
  • MTF funding slabs available with different daily interest rates.
  • Up to around 4x leverage on approved MTF securities.
  • Intraday leverage can go up to around 20x in selected contexts.
  • Margin remains subject to segment-wise risk and exchange rules.

Features

5paisaZerodha
  • Flat-fee structure across segments.
  • One app for stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds.
  • Paperless account opening.
  • Tools like FnO 360 and trading research utilities.
  • Market-leading client base and volume share.
  • Transparent flat-fee pricing model.
  • Strong ecosystem: Kite, Coin, Varsity, and partner tools.

Trading Platforms

5paisaZerodha
  • 5paisa Mobile App
  • 5paisa Web / Trader Station
  • 5paisa Trade Terminal (desktop)
  • Zerodha Kite (web and mobile)
  • Coin (mutual funds)
  • Ecosystem tools: Streak, Sensibull, Smallcase, and more

Reviews & Ratings

5paisaZerodha
  • Positioned as a low-cost broker for active retail users.
  • In this source snapshot, no single consolidated numeric overall rating is highlighted.
  • Widely regarded as one of the top discount brokers in India.
  • In this extract, no single combined numeric rating table is displayed.

Investment Options

5paisaZerodha
  • Equity
  • F&O
  • Currency
  • Commodities
  • Mutual Funds (including direct plans)
  • ETFs and Bonds
  • Equity
  • F&O
  • Currency and commodity
  • IPO, bonds, G-Secs
  • Direct mutual funds

Order Types Offered

5paisaZerodha
  • Regular market orders
  • Delivery and intraday order flows
  • Derivatives order support through app/web/terminal
  • Standard market, limit, and intraday order flows
  • Derivatives execution and strategy-linked tools via ecosystem partners

Suitable For (Investor Type)

5paisaZerodha
  • Cost-conscious traders who prefer flat brokerage.
  • Users who want one platform for trading and investing products.
  • Traders who need desktop plus mobile workflow.
  • Investors seeking transparent low brokerage and direct MF investing.
  • Active traders preferring robust charting/tool ecosystem.
  • Beginners and advanced users due to education plus platform depth.

Pros and Cons

5paisaZerodha
  • Pros:
  • Flat Rs 20 pricing model.
  • Wide product coverage in one account.
  • Multiple trading platforms and paperless onboarding.
  • Cons:
  • Some payment and operational charges can apply depending on usage mode.
  • Full-service advisory depth is lower than many traditional full-service brokers.
  • Pros:
  • Zero delivery brokerage and low flat intraday/F&O fees.
  • Strong product ecosystem and technology maturity.
  • Trusted and transparent pricing structure.
  • Cons:
  • No branch-heavy assisted full-service model.
  • Some advanced workflows rely on external integrated tools.

Final Note

Use this side-by-side comparison as a starting point and verify the latest brokerage and compliance details on official broker pages before taking decisions.

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