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

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

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Sahi as "₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does Zerodha or Sahi have a trading API?

Zerodha has a documented API (Kite Connect). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.

Q: Which is faster — Zerodha or Sahi?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms. 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 Sahi 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 Sahi — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Zerodha	Sahi
Delivery brokerage	₹0 (free)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat, options)	₹10 per order (flat)
AMC	₹300 per year	₹0
Account opening	₹200 (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	Kite Connect — See official Kite Connect pricing page	Not Disclosed
Reported execution speed	≈ 80 ms (median)	P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Kite Connect API	Not yet - public API is on the roadmap per the broker
Platforms	Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin	Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop
Best for (published)	Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform.	Active F&O and intraday traders who want the lowest flat per-order fee and modern charting.

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; Sahi does not (per official pricing at review). Zerodha has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Sahi: P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Zerodha vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Sahi as "₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does Zerodha or Sahi have a trading API?

Zerodha has a documented API (Kite Connect). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.

Which is faster — Zerodha or Sahi?

Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 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

Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing