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5paisa vs Shoonya (Finvasia) (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 5paisa and Shoonya (Finvasia) from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 4Cheaper on example trades (5paisa – Shoonya (Finvasia))
- 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | 5paisa | Shoonya (Finvasia) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹0 (free equity delivery) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹5 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹5 per order (options); ₹5 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| AMC | ₹25 per month + GST (per official pricing; BSDA conditions apply) | ₹0 (individuals; ₹900 for corporate, trust and LLP accounts) |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | 5paisa Xstream API — Free (per official page) | Shoonya API — Free (per official page) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 85 ms (median) | ≈ 140 ms (median) |
| Algo support | Yes - via Xstream API | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | 5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360 | Shoonya app, Shoonya web, Shoonya desktop |
| Best for (published) | Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. | High-frequency, cost-obsessed traders who accept a smaller 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
| Trade | 5paisa | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹47.57 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹131.78 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹47.2) |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹31.03 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,031.75 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.
Feature check
| Feature | 5paisa | Shoonya (Finvasia) |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | ✓ |
| Zero AMC | – | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | ✓ |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | – | – |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Shoonya (Finvasia) publishes free equity delivery; 5paisa does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median); Shoonya (Finvasia): ≈ 140 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
5paisa vs Shoonya (Finvasia): which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Shoonya (Finvasia) as "₹0 (free equity delivery)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does 5paisa or Shoonya (Finvasia) have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: 5paisa (5paisa Xstream API), Shoonya (Finvasia) (Shoonya API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — 5paisa or Shoonya (Finvasia)?
5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median); Shoonya (Finvasia) publishes ≈ 140 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is 5paisa cheaper than Shoonya (Finvasia)?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), 5paisa is cheaper on 0, Shoonya (Finvasia) 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
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official website - https://shoonya.com
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official pricing - https://shoonya.com/pricing