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Zerodha vs Alice Blue (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Alice Blue from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Zerodha | Alice Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); ₹0 on the Freedom (F20) plan |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹15–₹20 per order depending on plan - see official pricing |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat, options) | ₹15–₹20 per order depending on plan - see official pricing |
| AMC | ₹300 per year | ₹0 (zero AMC) |
| Account opening | ₹200 (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect — See official Kite Connect pricing page | ANT API — Free (per official page) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | Not Disclosed |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Yes - free ANT API; partnerships with algo platforms |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | ANT Mobi, ANT Web |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | Price-sensitive algo traders exploring beyond the biggest names. |
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
Zerodha publishes an execution-speed figure; Alice Blue does not on verifiable sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Alice Blue: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Alice Blue as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); ₹0 on the Freedom (F20) plan". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Zerodha or Alice Blue have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Alice Blue (ANT API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Alice Blue?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median). Alice Blue has no verifiable execution-speed figure we could cite.
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
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Alice Blue - official website - https://aliceblueonline.com
- Alice Blue - official pricing - https://aliceblueonline.com/pricing/