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5paisa vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Q: 5paisa vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Pocketful as "₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does 5paisa or Pocketful have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Q: Which is faster — 5paisa or Pocketful?

5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median); Pocketful publishes < 50 ms (self-reported). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.

Q: 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.

Side-by-side comparison of 5paisa and Pocketful from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.

By the Indian Broker Test editorial desk · Published 8 July 2026 · Data last reviewed 9 July 2026 · Independent

5paisa vs Pocketful — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	5paisa	Pocketful
Delivery brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹20 per order (flat)
AMC	₹0 for BSDA; up to ₹300 + GST per year on higher holdings	₹0
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (₹0 online)
Trading API	5paisa Xtream API — See official developer page	Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site)
Reported execution speed	≈ 85 ms (median)	< 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Xtream API	Yes - free API
Platforms	5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360	Pocketful app, Pocketful web
Best for (published)	Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model.	Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer platform.

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

Pocketful publishes free equity delivery; 5paisa does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

5paisa vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Pocketful as "₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does 5paisa or Pocketful have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Which is faster — 5paisa or Pocketful?

5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median); Pocketful publishes < 50 ms (self-reported). 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

5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing
Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing