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Zerodha vs Dhan (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Q: Zerodha vs Dhan: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Dhan as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does Zerodha or Dhan have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Dhan (DhanHQ API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Q: Which is faster — Zerodha or Dhan?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, 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 Zerodha and Dhan 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

Zerodha vs Dhan — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Zerodha	Dhan
Delivery brokerage	₹0 (free)	₹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, options)	₹20 per order (flat)
AMC	₹300 per year	₹0
Account opening	₹200 (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	Kite Connect — See official Kite Connect pricing page	DhanHQ API — Free (per official DhanHQ page)
Reported execution speed	≈ 80 ms (median)	95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)self-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Kite Connect API	Yes - free DhanHQ API; native TradingView charts and order placement
Platforms	Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin	Dhan app, Dhan web, TradingView integration, Options Trader app
Best for (published)	Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform.	Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing.

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 (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan: 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Zerodha vs Dhan: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Dhan as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does Zerodha or Dhan have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Dhan (DhanHQ API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Which is faster — Zerodha or Dhan?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, 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

Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
Dhan - official website - https://dhan.co
Dhan - official pricing - https://dhan.co/pricing/