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

Q: Upstox vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)" 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 Upstox or Pocketful have a trading API?

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

Q: Which is faster — Upstox or Pocketful?

Upstox publishes ≈ 135 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 Upstox 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

Upstox vs Pocketful — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Upstox	Pocketful
Delivery brokerage	₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)	₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹20 per order (flat)
AMC	₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year	₹0
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (₹0 online)
Trading API	Upstox API — Free (per official developer page)	Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site)
Reported execution speed	≈ 135 ms (median)	< 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Upstox API	Yes - free API
Platforms	Upstox app, Upstox web (Pro)	Pocketful app, Pocketful web
Best for (published)	Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API.	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; Upstox does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Upstox: ≈ 135 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Upstox vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)" 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 Upstox or Pocketful have a trading API?

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

Which is faster — Upstox or Pocketful?

Upstox publishes ≈ 135 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

Upstox - official website - https://upstox.com
Upstox - official pricing - https://upstox.com/brokerage-charges/
Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing