Broker comparison
Groww vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Groww and Pocketful from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 1Cheaper on example trades (Groww – Pocketful)
- 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Groww | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 | ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower), minimum ₹5 | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (₹0 online) |
| Trading API | Groww Trade API — ₹499 + taxes per month (per official page) | Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) |
| Reported execution speed | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported |
| Algo support | Limited - API access is newer than peers | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | Groww app, Groww web | Pocketful app, Pocketful web |
| Best for (published) | Beginners and long-term investors who want one simple app for stocks and mutual funds. | Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer 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 | Groww | Pocketful | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹82.97 | Tie |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹131.78 | Pocketful (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 | Groww | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | ✓ |
| Zero AMC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free API | – | ✓ |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | – | – |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Pocketful publishes free equity delivery; Groww does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Groww: < 50 ms (self-reported); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
- Groww full profile
- Pocketful full profile
- Groww brokerage calculator
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Frequently asked questions
Groww vs Pocketful: 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 Pocketful as "₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Groww or Pocketful have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Groww (Groww Trade API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Groww or Pocketful?
Groww publishes < 50 ms (self-reported); Pocketful publishes < 50 ms (self-reported). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is Groww cheaper than Pocketful?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Groww is cheaper on 0, Pocketful 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
- Groww - official website - https://groww.in
- Groww - official pricing - https://groww.in/pricing
- Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
- Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing