Broker comparison
Upstox vs Arrow (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Upstox and Arrow from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 1Cheaper on example trades (Upstox – Arrow)
- 5 – 4Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Upstox | Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹0 (free) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.05% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| AMC | ₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year | ₹0 (individual accounts; ₹500/year for non-individual accounts) |
| Account opening | Free (online) | ₹0 (free) |
| Trading API | Upstox API — Free (per official developer page) | Arrow API — See official docs |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 135 ms (median) | 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Upstox API | API with Python & Go clients; in-house algo tools “Coming soon” per official site |
| Platforms | Upstox app, Upstox web (Pro) | Arrow mobile app (iOS/Android), Arrow web, Python & Go clients |
| Best for (published) | Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API. | Latency-sensitive and professional traders who prioritise order-execution speed. |
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 | Upstox | Arrow | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹82.97 | Tie |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹131.78 | Arrow (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
| Feature | Upstox | Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | ✓ |
| Zero AMC | – | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | – |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | – |
| IPO | ✓ | – |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Arrow publishes free equity delivery; Upstox does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Upstox: ≈ 135 ms (median); Arrow: 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
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Frequently asked questions
Upstox vs Arrow: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Arrow as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Upstox or Arrow have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Upstox (Upstox API), Arrow (Arrow API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Upstox or Arrow?
Upstox publishes ≈ 135 ms (median); Arrow publishes 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms. Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is Upstox cheaper than Arrow?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Upstox is cheaper on 0, Arrow 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
- Upstox - official website - https://upstox.com
- Upstox - official pricing - https://upstox.com/brokerage-charges/
- Arrow - official website - https://arrow.trade
- Arrow - official pricing - https://arrow.trade/pricing