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Pocketful vs Arrow (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Pocketful and Arrow from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Pocketful | Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order) | ₹0 (free) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| AMC | ₹0 | ₹0 (individual accounts; ₹500/year for non-individual accounts) |
| Account opening | Free (₹0 online) | ₹0 (free) |
| Trading API | Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) | Arrow API — See official docs |
| Reported execution speed | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported | 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - free API | API with Python & Go clients; in-house algo tools “Coming soon” per official site |
| Platforms | Pocketful app, Pocketful web | Arrow mobile app (iOS/Android), Arrow web, Python & Go clients |
| Best for (published) | Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer platform. | Latency-sensitive and professional traders who prioritise order-execution speed. |
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 (Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported); Arrow: 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Pocketful vs Arrow: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Pocketful published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)" and Arrow as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Pocketful or Arrow have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Pocketful (Pocketful API), Arrow (Arrow API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Pocketful or Arrow?
Pocketful publishes < 50 ms (self-reported); Arrow publishes 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms. 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
- Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
- Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing
- Arrow - official website - https://arrow.trade
- Arrow - official pricing - https://arrow.trade/pricing