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Angel One vs 5paisa (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Angel One and 5paisa from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Angel One | 5paisa |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower; see official pricing for current schedule) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | Free first year, then ₹60 + GST per quarter (non-BSDA) | ₹0 for BSDA; up to ₹300 + GST per year on higher holdings |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | SmartAPI — Free (per official SmartAPI page) | 5paisa Xtream API — See official developer page |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 95 ms (median) | ≈ 85 ms (median) |
| Algo support | Yes - free SmartAPI with multi-language SDKs | Yes - via Xtream API |
| Platforms | Angel One app, Angel One web, SpeedPro | 5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360 |
| Best for (published) | Traders who want flat-fee pricing plus research, or a free multi-language API. | Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. |
Statutory charges (STT, exchange fees, GST, etc.) are not included. Figures are from official pricing pages at our last review — verify before opening an account.
What the published data shows
Both publish execution-speed figures (Angel One: ≈ 95 ms (median); 5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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- Angel One full profile
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Frequently asked questions
Angel One vs 5paisa: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Angel One published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower; see official pricing for current schedule)" and 5paisa as "₹20 per order (flat)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Angel One or 5paisa have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Angel One (SmartAPI), 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Angel One or 5paisa?
Angel One publishes ≈ 95 ms (median); 5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Are these comparisons independent?
Yes. Indian Broker Test is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any broker. Rankings and comparisons use only published official data; gaps are shown as Not Disclosed.
Sources
- Angel One - official website - https://www.angelone.in
- Angel One - official pricing - https://www.angelone.in/pricing
- 5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
- 5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing