Best brokers

Brokers with a Free Trading API in India (2026)

Building your own algo or tools? These brokers publish a free trading API.

By the Indian Broker Test editorial desk · Published 8 July 2026 · Data last reviewed 14 November 2026 · Independent

Brokers that qualify

• 5paisa

  Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model.

  Delivery: ₹20 per order (flat)
  Intraday: ₹20 per order (flat)
  AMC: ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply)

  ✓ Free APIMCX commodityMutual fundsPublished speed

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• Alice Blue

  Price-sensitive algo traders exploring beyond the biggest names.

  Delivery: ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0 (zero AMC)

  ✓ Free APIZero AMCMCX commodityMutual fundsIPO

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• Angel One

  Traders who want flat-fee pricing plus research, or a free multi-language API.

  Delivery: ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5
  AMC: Free first year, then ₹60 + GST per quarter (non-BSDA)

  ✓ Free APIMCX commodityMutual fundsIPOResearch deskPublished speed

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• Dhan

  Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing.

  Delivery: ₹0 (free)
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0 (individuals & HUFs)

  ✓ Free APIFree deliveryZero AMCTradingViewMCX commodityIPOPublished speed

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• Fyers

  Chart-driven and algorithmic traders who live in TradingView.

  Delivery: ₹20 or 0.3% per order (whichever is lower)
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0 (zero AMC)

  ✓ Free APIZero AMCTradingViewMCX commodityIPOPublished speed

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• ICICI Direct

  ICICI Bank customers who want research, advisory and one integrated account.

  Delivery: 0.29% per order on the default MoneySaver plan (lower on prepaid Prime plans)
  Intraday: 0.029% per order on MoneySaver; ₹20 per order with an iValue subscription
  AMC: ₹700 per year (₹300 for iVALUE subscribers)

  ✓ Free APIMCX commodityMutual fundsResearch desk

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• Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities)

  Kotak Bank customers wanting integrated broking with research.

  Delivery: 0.20% per order (Trade Free); 0.10% on Trade Free Pro (₹249/month)
  Intraday: ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: Not Disclosed

  ✓ Free APIMCX commodityMutual fundsIPOResearch deskPublished speed

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• Pocketful

  Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer platform.

  Delivery: ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0

  ✓ Free APIFree deliveryZero AMCMutual fundsIPOPublished speed

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• Shoonya (Finvasia)

  High-frequency, cost-obsessed traders who accept a smaller platform.

  Delivery: ₹0 (free equity delivery)
  Intraday: ₹5 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0 (individuals; ₹900 for corporate, trust and LLP accounts)

  ✓ Free APIFree deliveryZero AMCMCX commodityMutual fundsPublished speed

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• Upstox

  Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API.

  Delivery: ₹20 per order (flat)
  Intraday: ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower)
  AMC: ₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year

  ✓ Free APIMCX commodityMutual fundsIPOPublished speed

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