Broker comparison
Upstox vs Sahi (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Upstox and Sahi from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 4Cheaper on example trades (Upstox – Sahi)
- 5 – 4Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Upstox | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.1% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.05% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹10 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year | ₹0 |
| Account opening | Free (online) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Upstox API — Free (per official developer page) | Not Disclosed |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 135 ms (median) | P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - via Upstox API | Not available - no public API on the official site |
| Platforms | Upstox app, Upstox web (Pro) | Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop |
| Best for (published) | Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API. | Active F&O and intraday traders who want the lowest flat per-order fee and modern charting. |
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 | Sahi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹59.37 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹178.98 | ₹155.38 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹42.83 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,043.55 | Sahi (saves ₹23.6) |
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Feature check
| Feature | Upstox | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery | – | – |
| Zero AMC | – | ✓ |
| Free API | ✓ | – |
| TradingView | – | – |
| MCX commodity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutual funds | ✓ | – |
| IPO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Research desk | – | – |
| Published speed | ✓ | ✓ |
What the published data shows
Upstox has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (Upstox: ≈ 135 ms (median); Sahi: P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Upstox vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Sahi as "₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Upstox or Sahi have a trading API?
Upstox has a documented API (Upstox API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.
Which is faster — Upstox or Sahi?
Upstox publishes ≈ 135 ms (median); Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms. Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.
Is Upstox cheaper than Sahi?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Upstox is cheaper on 0, Sahi on 4, 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
- Upstox - official website - https://upstox.com
- Upstox - official pricing - https://upstox.com/brokerage-charges/
- Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
- Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing