NIFTY24,173.050.84%
SENSEX77,664.001.09%
BANKNIFTY56,305.001.43%
NIFTY IT30,124.301.22%
PHARMA22,986.352.36%
AUTO25,828.102.35%
FMCG51,140.500.11%
METAL12,786.250.82%
REALTY788.651.83%
ENERGY39,996.750.25%
NIFTY24,173.050.84%
SENSEX77,664.001.09%
BANKNIFTY56,305.001.43%
NIFTY IT30,124.301.22%
PHARMA22,986.352.36%
AUTO25,828.102.35%
FMCG51,140.500.11%
METAL12,786.250.82%
REALTY788.651.83%
ENERGY39,996.750.25%

Side-by-Side Compare Table

CategoryAxisDirect5paisa
Basic Details
  • Broker Type: Full-service broker (Axis Securities)
  • Founded: 2005
  • Broker Type: Discount broker
  • Founded: 2016 (5paisa Capital Ltd under IIFL promoter group)
Charges & AMC
  • Demat Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Demat AMC: Rs 750 per year (first year free in listed offer)
  • Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Trading AMC: Included in account structure
Brokerage
  • Brokerage is plan based.
  • Elite Plan example: Delivery 0.15%, Intraday 0.01%, Futures 0.01%, Options Rs 15/order.
  • Equity Delivery: Rs 20 per trade
  • Equity Intraday: Rs 20 per trade
Other Charges
  • MTF interest is plan dependent.
  • Usual statutory charges apply: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • 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.
Leverage (Margin)
  • E-Margin (T+240) proposition is highlighted.
  • Margin Trading Facility interest rates vary by plan.
  • Margin Trading Facility available via 5paisa Pay Later.
  • MTF funding slabs available with different daily interest rates.
Features
  • Axis Bank-backed 3-in-1 integration.
  • 30+ product access including unlisted shares and SLBM.
  • Flat-fee structure across segments.
  • One app for stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds.
Trading Platforms
  • Axis Direct Investor App
  • Axis Direct Trader App
  • 5paisa Mobile App
  • 5paisa Web / Trader Station
Reviews & Ratings
  • Positioned as a trusted bank-backed full-service option.
  • In this source extract, no single numeric overall rating is explicitly listed.
  • Positioned as a low-cost broker for active retail users.
  • In this source snapshot, no single consolidated numeric overall rating is highlighted.
Investment Options
  • Equity and derivatives
  • Mutual funds and SIP
  • Equity
  • F&O
Order Types Offered
  • Standard order types on mobile/web/desktop
  • GTD support referenced in app features
  • Regular market orders
  • Delivery and intraday order flows
Suitable For (Investor Type)
  • Users who want banking + Demat + trading linkage.
  • Investors needing research-backed and branch-enabled service.
  • Cost-conscious traders who prefer flat brokerage.
  • Users who want one platform for trading and investing products.
Pros and Cons
  • Pros:
  • Strong 3-in-1 ecosystem with Axis Bank integration.
  • Pros:
  • Flat Rs 20 pricing model.

Detailed Comparison

Basic Details

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Broker Type: Full-service broker (Axis Securities)
  • Founded: 2005
  • SEBI Registration: INZ000161633
  • NSE Member Code: 14816
  • Net Worth: Rs 1804.95 Cr
  • 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

Charges & AMC

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Demat Account Opening: Rs 0
  • Demat AMC: Rs 750 per year (first year free in listed offer)
  • Plan-based fee structure applies (for example Elite/Platinum plans)
  • 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)

Brokerage

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Brokerage is plan based.
  • Elite Plan example: Delivery 0.15%, Intraday 0.01%, Futures 0.01%, Options Rs 15/order.
  • Platinum Plan example: Delivery 0.07%, Intraday 0.01%, Futures 0.01%, Options Rs 10/order.
  • 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

Other Charges

AxisDirect5paisa
  • MTF interest is plan dependent.
  • Usual statutory charges apply: STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty.
  • 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.

Leverage (Margin)

AxisDirect5paisa
  • E-Margin (T+240) proposition is highlighted.
  • Margin Trading Facility interest rates vary by plan.
  • 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.

Features

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Axis Bank-backed 3-in-1 integration.
  • 30+ product access including unlisted shares and SLBM.
  • Research-backed ideas and advisory support.
  • Relationship manager support for premium users.
  • 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.

Trading Platforms

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Axis Direct Investor App
  • Axis Direct Trader App
  • Trader EXE desktop terminal
  • NXTOptions, Greeksoft, Spider, and allied advanced tools
  • 5paisa Mobile App
  • 5paisa Web / Trader Station
  • 5paisa Trade Terminal (desktop)

Reviews & Ratings

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Positioned as a trusted bank-backed full-service option.
  • In this source extract, no single numeric overall rating is explicitly listed.
  • Positioned as a low-cost broker for active retail users.
  • In this source snapshot, no single consolidated numeric overall rating is highlighted.

Investment Options

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Equity and derivatives
  • Mutual funds and SIP
  • IPO, ETF, NCD, fixed income
  • Commodities, insurance, tax-saving products, unlisted stocks
  • Equity
  • F&O
  • Currency
  • Commodities
  • Mutual Funds (including direct plans)
  • ETFs and Bonds

Order Types Offered

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Standard order types on mobile/web/desktop
  • GTD support referenced in app features
  • Advanced derivatives and options workflow tools
  • Regular market orders
  • Delivery and intraday order flows
  • Derivatives order support through app/web/terminal

Suitable For (Investor Type)

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Users who want banking + Demat + trading linkage.
  • Investors needing research-backed and branch-enabled service.
  • Traders who prefer premium pro tools with plan-based pricing.
  • Cost-conscious traders who prefer flat brokerage.
  • Users who want one platform for trading and investing products.
  • Traders who need desktop plus mobile workflow.

Pros and Cons

AxisDirect5paisa
  • Pros:
  • Strong 3-in-1 ecosystem with Axis Bank integration.
  • Rich research and platform coverage.
  • Multiple plans for different trading styles.
  • Cons:
  • Pricing is less simple than flat-fee discount brokers.
  • Higher fixed plan fees may not suit very low-activity users.
  • 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.

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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