Groww vs Upstox vs Angel One
A side-by-side comparison of charges, brokerage, segments and ratings across all three brokers — with a free calculator to see which is cheapest on a trade of your size.
Bottom line
On delivery, Groww charges ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5), Upstox charges ₹20 / order (flat) and Angel One charges ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5), and all three charge ₹20 / order (flat) on F&O. Groww carries zero AMC. In short — choose Groww for first-time investors who want the easiest possible app. Upstox for active traders who want a polished app at flat per-order pricing. Angel One for investors who want research/advisory alongside flat-fee trading.
Charges are compiled from each broker's official published rate card and the prevailing NSE / SEBI statutory rates. Figures are indicative and reviewed periodically — always confirm current charges on the broker's own website before opening an account.
Est. 2016 · BengaluruSimplest app for new investors — zero account & maintenance charges.
Est. 2009 · MumbaiBacked by Ratan Tata & Tiger Global — slick app, flat per-order pricing.
Est. 1996 · MumbaiFull-service heritage, now flat-fee — research, advisory & smart APIs.
Groww vs Upstox vs Angel One — Charges & Features
| Parameter | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/ 5 | 3.6/ 5 | 3.6/ 5 |
| Account opening | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (free) |
| Maintenance (AMC) | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (1st year), then ₹300 / year | ₹0 (1st year), then ₹240 / year |
| Equity delivery | ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) | ₹20 / order (flat) | ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) |
| Equity intraday | ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) | ₹20 or 0.1% (lower) | ₹20 or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) |
| Futures | ₹20 / order (flat) | ₹20 or 0.05% (lower) | ₹20 / order (flat) |
| Options | ₹20 / order (flat) | ₹20 / order (flat) | ₹20 / order (flat) |
| DP charges | ₹20 + GST per scrip (sell) | ₹20 + GST per scrip (sell) | ₹20 + GST per scrip (sell) |
| Margin (intraday) | Up to 5× intraday (MIS) | Up to 5× intraday (MIS) | Up to 5× intraday (MIS) |
| Active clients | ~1.3 crore | ~26 lakh | ~1.5 crore |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru | Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Segments | Equity, F&O, Mutual Funds, IPO | Equity, F&O, Currency, Commodity, Mutual Funds, IPO | Equity, F&O, Currency, Commodity, Mutual Funds, IPO |
| Platforms | Groww App, Groww Web | Upstox Pro, Upstox Web | Angel One App, Angel One Web, SmartAPI |
Charges are indicative, compiled from each broker's published rate card (reviewed July 2026), and exclude statutory taxes. Verify current rates on the broker's website.
Brokerage Cost Calculator
- Brokerage
- ₹40.00
- STT
- ₹201.00
- Exchange txn
- ₹6.17
- GST
- ₹11.95
- SEBI
- ₹0.20
- Stamp duty
- ₹15.00
- DP charges
- ₹20.00
- Brokerage
- ₹40.00
- STT
- ₹201.00
- Exchange txn
- ₹6.17
- GST
- ₹11.95
- SEBI
- ₹0.20
- Stamp duty
- ₹15.00
- DP charges
- ₹20.00
- Brokerage
- ₹40.00
- STT
- ₹201.00
- Exchange txn
- ₹6.17
- GST
- ₹11.95
- SEBI
- ₹0.20
- Stamp duty
- ₹15.00
- DP charges
- ₹20.00
All three brokers cost the same on this trade.
Estimate based on NSE statutory rates (STT, exchange, SEBI, stamp duty & 18% GST) plus each broker's published brokerage. DP charges apply on delivery sells. Actual contract-note charges may vary slightly.
Pros & Cons
- Zero account opening & zero AMC
- Cleanest, beginner-friendly interface
- Stocks, mutual funds & IPO in one app
- Fast paperless onboarding
- Delivery is no longer free (₹20 / 0.1%)
- Fewer advanced charting & order types
- No commodity segment
- Free account opening
- Fast, modern trading app
- Flat ₹20 per order on F&O
- Strong institutional backing
- AMC of ₹300/year after the first year
- Delivery is charged at ₹20 per order (not free)
- Past app stability complaints during peaks
- Free account opening, first year AMC free
- In-house research & advisory (ARQ)
- Full segment coverage incl. commodity
- SmartAPI for algo trading
- AMC of ₹240/year from second year
- App can feel cluttered for beginners
- Cross-selling of products
FAQs
Groww vs Upstox vs Angel One — FAQs
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