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Zerodha vs Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 1 – 3Cheaper on example trades (Zerodha – Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities))
- 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Zerodha | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | 0.20% per order (Trade Free); 0.10% on Trade Free Pro (₹249/month) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹10 per order (flat) |
| AMC | Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh) | Not Disclosed |
| Account opening | Free (resident individuals); ₹500 for NRI | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect — Personal API free; Connect (live data + historical) ₹500/month | Kotak Neo Trade API — Free (per official page) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | ≈ 80 ms (median) |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Yes - via Neo Trade API |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | Kotak Neo app, Kotak Neo web, NEST terminal |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | Kotak Bank customers wanting integrated broking with research. |
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 | Zerodha | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹59.37 | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) (saves ₹23.6) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹131.78 | ₹379.58 | Zerodha (saves ₹247.8) |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹42.83 | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) (saves ₹23.6) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,043.55 | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) (saves ₹23.6) |
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Feature check
| Feature | Zerodha | Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | ✓ | – |
| Zero AMC | – | – |
| Free API | – | ✓ |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | – | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | ✓ |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Zerodha publishes free equity delivery; Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities): ≈ 80 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
- Zerodha full profile
- Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) full profile
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities): which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) as "0.20% per order (Trade Free); 0.10% on Trade Free Pro (₹249/month)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Zerodha or Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) (Kotak Neo Trade API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities)?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) publishes ≈ 80 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is Zerodha cheaper than Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities)?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Zerodha is cheaper on 1, Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) on 3, 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
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) - official website - https://www.kotakneo.com
- Kotak Neo (Kotak Securities) - official pricing - https://www.kotakneo.com/pricing/