Broker comparison
Alice Blue vs Sahi (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Alice Blue and Sahi from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 4Cheaper on example trades (Alice Blue – Sahi)
- 5 – 4Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Alice Blue | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.05% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹10 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 (zero AMC) | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | ANT API — Free (per official page) | Not Disclosed |
| Reported execution speed | Not Disclosed | P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - free ANT API; partnerships with algo platforms | Not available - no public API on the official site |
| Platforms | ANT Mobi, ANT Web | Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop |
| Best for (published) | Price-sensitive algo traders exploring beyond the biggest names. | 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 | Alice Blue | 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 | Alice Blue | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | – |
| Zero AMC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | – |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | – |
| IPO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | – | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Alice Blue has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Sahi publishes an execution-speed figure; Alice Blue does not on verifiable sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Alice Blue vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Alice Blue published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)" 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 Alice Blue or Sahi have a trading API?
Alice Blue has a documented API (ANT API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.
Which is faster — Alice Blue or Sahi?
Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms. Alice Blue has no verifiable execution-speed figure we could cite.
Is Alice Blue cheaper than Sahi?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Alice Blue 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
- Alice Blue - official website - https://aliceblueonline.com
- Alice Blue - official pricing - https://aliceblueonline.com/pricing/
- Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
- Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing