Broker comparison
Groww vs Paytm Money (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Groww and Paytm Money from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 0Cheaper on example trades (Groww – Paytm Money)
- 4 – 3Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Groww | Paytm Money |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 | ₹20 per order (accounts opened on or after 25 Aug 2023) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 | ₹0 demat AMC (per official site) |
| Account opening | Free (online) | See official pricing page |
| Trading API | Groww Trade API — ₹499 + taxes per month (per official page) | Paytm Money API |
| Reported execution speed | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported | Not Disclosed |
| Algo support | Limited - API access is newer than peers | Yes - via trading API |
| Platforms | Groww app, Groww web | Paytm Money app, Paytm Money web |
| Best for (published) | Beginners and long-term investors who want one simple app for stocks and mutual funds. | Paytm users who want investing and broking inside one ecosystem. |
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 | Groww | Paytm Money | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹82.97 | Tie |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹178.98 | Tie |
| 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 | Groww | Paytm Money |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | – |
| Zero AMC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free API | – | – |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | – | – |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | – |
What the published data shows
Groww publishes an execution-speed figure; Paytm Money does not on verifiable sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Groww vs Paytm Money: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Groww published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5" and Paytm Money as "₹20 per order (accounts opened on or after 25 Aug 2023)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Groww or Paytm Money have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Groww (Groww Trade API), Paytm Money (Paytm Money API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Groww or Paytm Money?
Groww publishes < 50 ms (self-reported). Paytm Money has no verifiable execution-speed figure we could cite.
Is Groww cheaper than Paytm Money?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Groww is cheaper on 0, Paytm Money on 0, and 4 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
- Groww - official website - https://groww.in
- Groww - official pricing - https://groww.in/pricing
- Paytm Money - official website - https://www.paytmmoney.com
- Paytm Money - official pricing - https://www.paytmmoney.com/stocks/pricing