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Zerodha vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Pocketful from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Zerodha | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order) |
| 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 (₹0 online) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect — See official Kite Connect pricing page | Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | Pocketful app, Pocketful web |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | 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
Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" 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 Zerodha or Pocketful have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Pocketful?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 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
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
- Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing