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5paisa vs Sahi (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 5paisa and Sahi from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 4Cheaper on example trades (5paisa – Sahi)
- 4 – 4Published features (of 9)
| Metric | 5paisa | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹10 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply) | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | 5paisa Xstream API — Free (per official page) | Not Disclosed |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 85 ms (median) | P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Xstream API | Not available - no public API on the official site |
| Platforms | 5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360 | Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop |
| Best for (published) | Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. | 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.
Cost face-off: what real trades cost
| Trade | 5paisa | Sahi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹59.37 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹155.38 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹42.83 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,043.55 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
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Feature check
| Feature | 5paisa | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | – |
| Zero AMC | – | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | – |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | – |
| IPO | – | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
5paisa has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (5paisa: ≈ 85 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
5paisa vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" 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 5paisa or Sahi have a trading API?
5paisa has a documented API (5paisa Xstream API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.
Which is faster — 5paisa or Sahi?
5paisa publishes ≈ 85 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.
Is 5paisa cheaper than Sahi?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), 5paisa is cheaper on 0, Sahi on 4, and 0 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
- 5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
- 5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing
- Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
- Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing