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Upstox vs Pocketful (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Upstox and Pocketful from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 1Cheaper on example trades (Upstox – Pocketful)
- 5 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Upstox | Pocketful |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order) |
| 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 (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (₹0 online) |
| Trading API | Upstox API — Free (per official developer page) | Pocketful API — Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 135 ms (median) | < 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Upstox API | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | Upstox app, Upstox web (Pro) | Pocketful app, Pocketful web |
| Best for (published) | Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API. | 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 | Upstox | 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 | Upstox | 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; Upstox does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Upstox: ≈ 135 ms (median); Pocketful: < 50 ms (self-reported)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
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Frequently asked questions
Upstox vs Pocketful: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" 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 Upstox or Pocketful have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Upstox (Upstox API), Pocketful (Pocketful API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Upstox or Pocketful?
Upstox publishes ≈ 135 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 Upstox cheaper than Pocketful?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Upstox 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
- Upstox - official website - https://upstox.com
- Upstox - official pricing - https://upstox.com/brokerage-charges/
- Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
- Pocketful - official pricing - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing