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Shoonya (Finvasia) vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Shoonya (Finvasia) and Pocketful from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 3 – 0Cheaper on example trades (Shoonya (Finvasia) – Pocketful)
- 6 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free equity delivery) | ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹5 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹5 per order (options); ₹5 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 (individuals; ₹900 for corporate, trust and LLP accounts) | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (₹0 online) |
| Trading API | Shoonya API — Free (per official page) | Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 140 ms (median) | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - free API | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | Shoonya app, Shoonya web, Shoonya desktop | Pocketful app, Pocketful web |
| Best for (published) | High-frequency, cost-obsessed traders who accept a smaller platform. | 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 | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Pocketful | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹47.57 | ₹82.97 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹131.78 | ₹131.78 | Tie |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹31.03 | ₹66.43 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,031.75 | ₹1,067.15 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.
Feature check
| Feature | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zero AMC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | ✓ |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | – |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPO | – | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Both publish execution-speed figures (Shoonya (Finvasia): ≈ 140 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Shoonya (Finvasia) vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Shoonya (Finvasia) published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free equity delivery)" 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 Shoonya (Finvasia) or Pocketful have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Shoonya (Finvasia) (Shoonya API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Shoonya (Finvasia) or Pocketful?
Shoonya (Finvasia) publishes ≈ 140 ms (median); 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 Shoonya (Finvasia) cheaper than Pocketful?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Shoonya (Finvasia) is cheaper on 3, Pocketful on 0, and 1 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
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official website - https://shoonya.com
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official pricing - https://shoonya.com/pricing
- Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
- Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing