Zerodha vs Groww vs Upstox vs Angel One: charges compared (2026)

Charges compared (October 2026)

All amounts are per executed order unless stated. Statutory charges (STT, exchange fees, SEBI fee, stamp duty and GST) are the same at every broker. Upstox and Angel One waive AMC in the first year.

Same trades at each broker

For intraday and options at these sizes, all four brokers hit the ₹20 cap, so costs are identical. The real differences are on delivery (brokerage and DP charges), on small intraday orders (where percentage plans charge less than ₹20), and on AMC.

Account maintenance charges

AMC is a yearly fee for keeping a demat account. Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA), for holdings up to ₹10 lakh, have lower or zero AMC at most brokers. For a long-term investor who trades rarely, ₹300 a year of AMC can be larger than all their brokerage.

Which suits whom

• Long-term investors who rarely sell: zero delivery brokerage and low DP charges matter most.
• Active intraday traders: look at the per-order cap and platform tools; the ₹20 cap makes most brokers equal on larger orders.
• Small orders: percentage plans charge less than ₹20 below a certain size, but Groww and Angel One have a ₹5 minimum.

TradeProfy is independent and not affiliated with any broker; this comparison is for cost understanding only, not a recommendation.

Before you switch

Check the broker’s current rate card, including AMC, DP charges, call-and-trade fees and margin interest. Then test your typical trades in the brokerage calculator using each broker preset.

Sources: NSE and BSE transaction charge circulars, the Finance Act 2026 (STT), SEBI fee schedule, the Indian Stamp Act as amended in 2020, and the published rate cards of Zerodha, Groww, Upstox and Angel One, checked in October 2026.

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