Zerodha Vs 5paisa Vs Alice Blue Online Share Broker Comparison

Zerodha Vs 5paisa Vs Alice Blue Online

Zerodha Vs 5paisa Vs Alice Blue Online comparison between all aspect of share brokers like Active clients, Trading platform, Brokerage charges, Customer care supports & tools, Margin/leverage, Account opening charges etc.

Zerodha Introduction.

Zerodha is a India’s no.1 stock broker with more than 8,50,0000 + active customers. Just started in 2010 and Zerodha is suitable for all types of traders & investors, it leads the industry in Indian trading and low-cost commissions. Founded nearly 10 years ago, Zerodha securities is known for its industry-leading commissions schedule, margin rates, and customer care support & Trading platforms.

Recently they won award “Zerodha – India’s best retail brokerage for 2018” by NSE. Zerodha provides service in all segments like Equity, Currency, Commodity, F&O, Mutual fund etc. Zerodha only focus on execution of trades and trading platform offers by them is international standards.

5paisa Introduction

5paisa.com, founded in 2005, is a Discount-service broker with over 10000+ retail customer accounts (Crossed in March 2017). Like its closest competitors, 5paisa.com offers a simple, flat-fee trading commission structure. Stock, Currency trades are Rs.10 per order, and options trades run at Rs.10 per order. 5paisa provides a high quality of customer service, and all-around investment offering.

Recently 5paisa won “Best Digital Startup of the Year” Award. 5paisa, like its competitors, offers active trader services and tools, including both desktop and web-based, as well as a mobile application for trading. 5paisa does a good work of providing educational content like Articles, videos, infographics to customers.

Alice Blue Online Financial Services

Alice blue Online started in 2008 as an Alicebliue Securities, currently Alice blue online has more than 35000 customers and 1000+ partners across India. Aliceblue has a good presence in south India. Known for its reliable customer services, Alice blue online only charge 0.01% or Rs.20 per order whichever is lower.

Recently they won “Best Brokerage House – Energy” Award from MCX and Highest Volume Generator in commodities and “Gems of India” Award in 2014. Enjoy Trade unlimited full-time equity, commodity and currency by customizing plan / membership subscribing.

Zerodha Vs 5paisa Vs Alice Blue Online Side-by-side Comparison

Broker NameZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Broker InfoZerodha Review5paisa ReviewAlice Blue Online Review

Zerodha Vs 5paisa Vs Alice Blue Online Background Comparison

BackgroundZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Incorporation Year201020052008
Broker ServicesDiscount BrokerFull-service Discount BrokerDiscount Broker
Website URLwww.zerodha.comwww.5paisa.comwww.aliceblueonline.com
Contact Number080-40402020+91 8976689766080 61575500 / 080 22174600
Exchanges AccessibleNSE, BSE, MCX-SX & MCXNSE, BSE, MCX-SXNSE, BSE, MCX, MCX-SX, NCDEX
Demat (NSDL/CDSL)CDSL – ZERODHA SECURITIES PVT. LTD. CDSLCDSL
Active Total Client8,00,000+ Clients10000+ Clients35000+ Clients

Introduction Comparison

IntroductionZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Broker Reviews /OpinionZerodha is discount broker with Rs.20 per executed order brokerage plan. Customer care support is very good. They offers Lowest trade commissions and margin rates in the industry. Web Trading is easy to use and a great compliment to the New Pi desktop platformOverall, thanks to 5paisa for its low brokerage costs and good services, 5paisa.com value for traders across the full spectrum of the trader’s community. What impresses us most about 5paisa.com is its drive to continue efforts and offer the best possible customer experience. 5paisa is a discount stock broker and it is useful for the intraday trader.Alice Blue Online is Discount stock broker with simple Rs.20 per executed order brokerage plan for all segments. Alice blue provides fast and simple trading portals for online trading with superior charts. Alice blue online mobile app (ANT Mobi) is comes in India’s top3 leading trading apps. Dedicated customer support.

Broker Ratings and Reviews Comparison

Broker Rating/ReviewsZerodha5paisaAlice Blue Online
Opening Charges

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Commissions & Fees

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Trading Platforms & Tools

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Order Execution

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Fund Add/Withdraw

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Customer Services

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Overall Rating

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Usable for Investors Category Comparison

Useful for Type of InvestorsZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Day TradersYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Active Investor/TraderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
InvestorYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Account Opening Fees and AMC Comparison

Account Opening Fees and AMCZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Trading Account Opening ChargesRs. 300 – for Trading & DEMATRs. 650Equity: Rs.310 and Commodity: Rs.120
Trading Annual Maintenance ChargesFreeFreeFree
Demat Account Opening FeesRs. 300 – for Trading & DEMATFreeFree
Demat Annual Maintenance ChargesRs.300 + 18% GST for individualsFree 1st Year (Rs.400/Per Annum)Free AMC for Lifetime
Commodity FeesRs. 200 – for commodity accountRs.0Rs.200
Offer DP ServiceYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Available Trading Brokerage Plans Comparison

Available Brokerage PlansZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Monthly SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖Not Available, ✖ (customized plans/ memberships. Available)
Yearly SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖Not Available, ✖ (customized plans/ memberships. Available)
Multiple SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖Not Available, ✖ (customized plans/ memberships. Available)

Trading Brokerage Charges Comparison

Brokerage ChargesZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Plan Subscription SummeryZerodha charges Only Rs.20 Per order for all segments and Rs.0 for Equity Delivery.5paisa charges only flat fee of Rs.10 per order for all segments including Equity, Equity Derivatives (F&O) and Currency. AliceBlue Online charges only Rs.20 per executed order.
Equity Intraday ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.Rs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Equity Delivery ChargesFreeRs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Equity Futures ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.Rs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Equity Options ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.Rs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Currency Futures ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.Rs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Currency Options ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.Rs.10 per executed order.Rs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Commodity ChargesRs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.NARs.20/executed order or 0.01% whichever is lower.
Minimum Brokerage Fees0.01% MinimumFlat Chrages Rs.100.01% on Turnover value.
Any Hidden CostNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Call & Trade ChargesRs 20 + 18% GST per orderRs.100 /per call(No order limit).Rs.20/executed order.

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Available Margins / Leverage Comparison

Margins or LeverageZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Equity Margin IntradayNo Margin for Delivery.Upto 3 to 12 times for equity cash.Category A Stocks: Up to 20 times, Category B Stocks Up to 10 times.
Equity Margin DeliveryUp to 12.5 times equity intraday margin.Upto 3.5 times for equity delivery.Upto 3 times on Equity Delivery.
Equity Margin FuturesUp to 2 times for future.Upto 2 times for futures.Upto 5 times on equity futures intraday (MIS).
Equity Margin OptionsUp to 3 times for shorting options.
No for buying options.
Up to 2 times for option short selling.
No margin for option buyers.
Upto 5 times on option index selling and 3 times on option index buying. No leverage for other option buying.
Currency Margin FuturesUp to 2.5 times for Intraday margin. 100% for carry forward.Upto 2 Times for Intraday.Upto 10 times For Intraday and 1 time for carry forward.
Currency Margin OptionsUp to 2.5 times for intraday, 100% for carry forward.Upto 2 Times for Intraday.Upto 10 times For Intraday and 1 time for carry forward.
Commodity MarginUp to 2.5 times for intraday, 100% for carry forward.NAUpto 10 times For Intraday and 1 time for carry forward.

Transparency and Transaction and other Government charges, Taxs Comparison

Transparency & Other FeesZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Equity Day Trading0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.
Equity Delivery0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.
Equity Futures Trading0.0021% or Rs.210/per crore.0.0019% or Rs.190/per crore.0.0021% or Rs.210/per crore.
Equity Options Trading0.053% or Rs.5300/per crore.0.05% or Rs.5000/per crore.0.055% or Rs.5500/per crore.
Currency Futures Trading0.00135% or Rs.135/per crore.0.0011% or Rs.110/per crore.0.0011% or Rs.110/per crore.
Currency Options Trading0.044% or Rs.4400/per crore.0.04% or Rs.4000/per crore.0.044% or Rs.4400/per crore.
Commodities TradingAgri: Rs.275 per crore.
Non-Agri: Rs.360 per crore.
NAAgri: Rs.275 per crore & Non-Agri: Rs.360 per crore.
AMC ChargeFree for Trading AMC.
Rs.300 PA for Demat AMC
Rs.400/- (1st year Free).Rs.0 AMC for Lifetime
DP Transaction FeesEquity Stock: Rs 13.5 per scrip charged on T+2 days(+18% GST),
Mutual Funds: Rs 5.5 per scrip charged on the date of redemption(+18% GST)
Rs.25/per transaction.No Information
Offline order placing ChargeRs. 20 per orderRs.100 /per call(No order limit).No Information
Sebi ChargesRs.15/per cr.Rs.15/per cr.Rs.15/per cr.
GST18% on Brokerage + Transaction charges.18% on Brokerage + Transaction charges.18% on Brokerage + Transaction charges.
Stamp DutyAs per Clients state.As per Clients state.As per Clients state.

Available Trading Platform / Software Comparison

Trading Platforms / SoftwareZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Desktop Trading PlatformZerodha Pi5PaisaTradeStationANT – Analyse and Trade
Web Basedkite.zerodha.comwww.5paisa.com << Tradeant.aliceblueonline.com
Mobile ApplicationKite by Zerodha5Paisa – Online Share Market Trading AppANT MOBI

Trading Platform Details Comparison

Charting Facility Comparison

ChartingZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Intraday (Day Chart)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
End of Day (Daily Chart)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Coding/BacktestingNot Available, ✖No, ✖Yes, Available ✔

Reporting Comparison

ReportingZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Trade Online ReportsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
PNL Online ReportsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Online Contract Notes Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Trading Support and Tools Comparison

Support & ToolsZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Research & TipsNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Brokerage CalculatorYes, Available ✔No, ✖No, ✖
Span Margin CalculatorYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Trailing StoplossNo, ✖No, ✖Yes, Available ✔Auto trailing SL
Training & EducationYes, ✔ Blogs, ArticlesYes, ✔ Blogs, ArticlesYes, ✔ Blogs, Articles

Trading Features Comparison

Useful Trading FeaturesZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
3 in 1 Account (Bank+Trading+Demat)Yes, Available ✔ Link with IDFC bankNo, ✖No, ✖
Instant Fund withdrawalNo, ✖(24 hours)No, ✖No, ✖
Relationship Managers (RM)No, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
ChartsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Algo Trading / RobotNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Mobile SMS AlertsYes, Available ✔(Trade SMS ALERT : Rs.1 Per SMS)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Online DemoYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Online Portfolio Yes, Available ✔No, ✖No, ✖
Margin for Future TradingYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Combined Records for Equity & CommodityYes, Available ✔No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
Intraday Sq.off Timing3.20 PM3.10 PM3.15 PM
Can NRI TradeYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Extra FeaturesPivot Point Indiactor on ChartAsk to BrokerPivot Point Calculator

Services and Available Option Category Comparison

Investment Service and Available OptionsZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Equity Cash & Future & OptionYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Currency Derivatives (Forex)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Commodity Yes, Available ✔No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
Online IPO RequestNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Mutual Funds (MF)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Bonds / Negotiable Certificate of DepositNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Banking ServicesNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Direct InsuranceNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Forex InvestmentNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
MF SIP InvestmentsNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
PMS ServicesNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Other OptionsAsk to BrokerAsk to BrokerAsk to Broker

Fund ADD / Fund Withdrawal Procedure Comparison

Fund Add/Withdrawal ProcessZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Fund Pay In and Pay outAdd Fund: Cheque, Online Bank Transfer using IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Net-Banking and payment gateway. Withdrawal fund: Bank TransferAdd Fund: Cheque, Online Bank Transfer using IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Net-Banking and payment gateway. Withdrawal fund: Bank TransferAdd Fund: Cheque, Online Bank Transfer using IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Net-Banking and ATOM payment gateway,DD. Withdrawal fund: Bank Transfer.
Time for Payout24 hours (working days).24 hours (working days)24 hours (working days).
Linked BankNear about 22 bank available for fund credit and Rs.9 for per transaction.Near about 23 bank available for fund credit and Rs.9 for per transaction.Near about 25 bank available for fund credit.

Trading Order Types Comparison

Trading Order TypesZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Cash N Carry (CNC Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Margin Intraday Square (MIS Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Normal (NRML Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Cover OrderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Bracket OrderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔with auto trailing SL
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)Yes, Available ✔No InformationNo Information
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)Yes, Available ✔No InformationNo Information
AMO – After Market OrderYes, Available ✔No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
GTG – Good Till CancelledNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖

Customer Care Services and Numbers Comparison

Customer Care ServicesZerodha5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Customer Care Service 24/7No, ✖No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
Email SupportYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Live Chat OnlineNo, ✖No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
Phone SupportYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Toll-Free NumberNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Support by BranchYes, Available ✔No, ✖Yes, Available ✔
Customer Care Contact Number91 80404020208976689766080 61575500 / 080 22174600
Account Opening ProcedurePaperlessPaperlessOnline
Customer Support Email[email protected][email protected][email protected]
Complaints Support Email[email protected][email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Educational BlogYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Head Office Address#153/154 4th Cross Dollars Colony,
Opp. Clarence Public School,
J.P Nagar 4th Phase,
Bangalore – 560078
Sun Infotech Park,
Road No. 16V,
Plot No.B-23 Thane,
Industrial Area,
Wagle Estate,
Thane – 400604

85/2, 3rd Floor,
Royal Building,
Sathy Road,
Erode – 638003,
Tamil Nadu

Investment Advice/Tips/ Research & Reports Comparison

Investment Advice – Tips, Research & ReportsZerodha 5paisa.comAlice Blue Online
Equity ResearchNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Mutual Fund ResearchYes, Available ✔ No InfoNo, ✖
ETF ResearchNo, ✖No, ✖No, ✖
Daily ReportNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Free Tips- AdvisoryNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Company Result AnalysisNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
News & AlertsNo, ✖Yes, Available ✔No, ✖

Advantages & Disadvantages Comparison

Advantages & DisadvantagesZerodha5paisa.com Alice Blue Online
Pros / Likes1) Rs.0 for Equity Delivery.
2) Excellent Trading Platforms.
3) Customer care support is very good.
4) Easy account opening procedure.
5) Direct mutual fund investments.
1) Educational articles are Excellent.
2) Customer service is very good.
3) All three trading platforms are fantastic.
4) Offers very Low Brokerage only flat fee of Rs.10 per executed order.
5) Mobile App crosses 1 Million downloads.

1) Zero annual maintenance charges.
2) High leverage on trading products.
3) 20 times limit for bracket order
4) 20 times limit for bracket order Aliceblue
provides E-Learning Kit for fundamental and technical research.
5) Advanced trading platform to build our own strategy.
Cons / Dislikes1) Rs.20 Extra for call n trade.
2) No stock advisory.
3) Online IPO Application not available.
1) Call & Trade is Rs.100 for per call which is higher as compare to other brokers.
2) MCX and NCDEX commodity trading is unavailable.
3) Higher charges of Rs.25 per transaction for Demat.
4) No Branches in your city.
1) No investment advisory or Tips.
2) Toll-free number not available.
3) Rs.20 for call-n-trade.
4) Online IPO Application not available.
Promotion or offerFree equity delivery trading and only Rs.20 or 0.01 % whichever is lowest brokerage charges1st Year Free Demat Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC). 5paisa offers Low Trade brokerage just Rs.10 per order + Demat AMC free for 1st year + Free Mutual Fund Account.Life time free Demat Account and only Rs.20 for per executed order.

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