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Zerodha vs Shoonya (Finvasia) (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Zerodha and Shoonya (Finvasia) from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
- 0 – 3Cheaper on example trades (Zerodha – Shoonya (Finvasia))
- 4 – 6Published features (of 9)
| Metric | Zerodha | Shoonya (Finvasia) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (free equity delivery) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹5 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹5 per order (options); ₹5 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| AMC | Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh) | ₹0 (individuals; ₹900 for corporate, trust and LLP accounts) |
| Account opening | Free (resident individuals); ₹500 for NRI | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect — Personal API free; Connect (live data + historical) ₹500/month | Shoonya API — Free (per official page) |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 80 ms (median) | ≈ 140 ms (median) |
| Algo support | Yes - via Kite Connect API | Yes - free API |
| Platforms | Kite (web), Kite (mobile), Console, Coin | Shoonya app, Shoonya web, Shoonya desktop |
| Best for (published) | Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. | High-frequency, cost-obsessed traders who accept a smaller 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 | Zerodha | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹82.97 | ₹47.57 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹131.78 | ₹131.78 | Tie |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹66.43 | ₹31.03 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,067.15 | ₹1,031.75 | Shoonya (Finvasia) (saves ₹35.4) |
Illustrative quantities. Try your own trade in the compare-all brokerage calculator.
Feature check
| Feature | Zerodha | Shoonya (Finvasia) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Zerodha: ≈ 80 ms (median); Shoonya (Finvasia): ≈ 140 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
Tools & profiles
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Frequently asked questions
Zerodha vs Shoonya (Finvasia): which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Zerodha published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Shoonya (Finvasia) as "₹0 (free equity delivery)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Zerodha or Shoonya (Finvasia) have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Zerodha (Kite Connect), Shoonya (Finvasia) (Shoonya API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Zerodha or Shoonya (Finvasia)?
Zerodha publishes ≈ 80 ms (median); Shoonya (Finvasia) publishes ≈ 140 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 Shoonya (Finvasia)?
On our four example trades (intraday, delivery, options and futures), Zerodha is cheaper on 0, Shoonya (Finvasia) on 3, 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
- Zerodha - official website - https://zerodha.com
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official website - https://shoonya.com
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official pricing - https://shoonya.com/pricing