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Zerodha vs Groww (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Groww from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Zerodha | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower; minimum applies - see official pricing) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 or 0.1% 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 | Groww Trade API — See official developer page |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Limited - API access is newer than peers |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | Groww app, Groww web |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | Beginners and long-term investors who want one simple app for stocks and mutual funds. |
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 free equity delivery; Groww does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Groww: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Groww: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Groww as "₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower; minimum applies - see official pricing)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Zerodha or Groww have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Groww (Groww Trade API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Groww?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Groww 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
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Groww - official website - https://groww.in
- Groww - official pricing - https://groww.in/pricing