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5paisa vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Side-by-side comparison of 5paisa and Pocketful 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 14 November 2026 · Independent

  • 0 – 1Cheaper on example trades (5paisa – Pocketful)
  • 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
5paisa vs Pocketful — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric 5paisa Pocketful
Delivery brokerage ₹20 per order (flat) ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)
Intraday brokerage ₹20 per order (flat) ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage ₹20 per order (flat) ₹20 per order (flat)
AMC ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply) ₹0
Account opening Free (online) Free (₹0 online)
Trading API 5paisa Xstream API — Free (per official page) Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site)
Reported execution speed ≈ 85 ms (median) < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported
Algo support Yes - via Xstream API Yes - free API
Platforms 5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360 Pocketful app, Pocketful web
Best for (published) Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. 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.

Cost face-off: what real trades cost

Total charges per round trip, brokerage + all statutory charges (NSE)
Trade5paisaPocketfulCheaper
Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell ₹82.97 ₹82.97 Tie
Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell ₹178.98 ₹131.78 Pocketful (saves ₹47.2)
Options: premium ₹100 × 75 ₹66.43 ₹66.43 Tie
Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 ₹1,067.15 ₹1,067.15 Tie

Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.

Feature check

Feature5paisaPocketful
Free delivery–✓
Zero AMC–✓
Free API✓✓
TradingView––
MCX commodity✓–
Mutual funds✓✓
IPO–✓
Research desk––
Published speed✓✓

What the published data shows

Pocketful publishes free equity delivery; 5paisa does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

5paisa vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" 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 5paisa or Pocketful have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: 5paisa (5paisa Xstream API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Which is faster — 5paisa or Pocketful?

5paisa publishes ≈ 85 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.

Is 5paisa cheaper than Pocketful?

On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), 5paisa is cheaper on 0, Pocketful on 1, and 3 are tied. Statutory charges are identical, so any difference comes from brokerage.

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

  1. 5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
  2. 5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing
  3. Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
  4. Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing