Groww vs Upstox vs Zerodha — Charges, MTF & Features Compared (2026)
A neutral, side-by-side comparison of Groww, Upstox and Zerodha across every charge that matters. For live per-stock MTF rates use the MTF comparison.
| Fee / Feature | Groww | Upstox | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity delivery | ₹20/trade or 0.1% (whichever is lower) | ₹0 (free) | ₹0 (free) |
| Intraday | ₹20/trade or 0.1% (lower) | ₹20/trade or 0.05% (lower) | ₹20/trade or 0.03% (lower) |
| F&O | ₹20/trade | ₹20/trade | ₹20/trade |
| MTF interest (p.a.) | ~14.95% p.a. | ~18.25% p.a. | ~14.6% p.a. |
| AMC | ₹0 (free) | ₹150/year | ₹300/year |
| Best for | Beginners, mutual-fund-first investors, mobile-only users | Traders wanting free delivery + good API access | Serious long-term investors, F&O traders, Kite power users |
Groww
Mobile-first broker with large mutual fund base
Pros
- Zero annual maintenance charge
- Clean, beginner-friendly mobile UX
- Unified mutual fund + stocks + FD + gold
Cons
- ₹20/trade on delivery (not free like Upstox/Zerodha)
- Limited advanced charting
Upstox
Flat-fee discount broker backed by Ratan Tata
Pros
- Zero brokerage on equity delivery
- Fast Upstox Pro Web + Mobile app
- Public Upstox V3 API — best among discount brokers
Cons
- ₹150 AMC (vs free on some)
- No call-and-trade included
Zerodha
India's largest discount broker by active clients
Pros
- Largest user base — most liquid community
- Kite 3 is a benchmark trading platform
- Excellent educational content (Varsity)
Cons
- ₹300 AMC (higher than peers)
- No free call-and-trade