Angel One vs Upstox - Brokerage, MTF Rates & Features Compared (2026)
Side-by-side comparison of Angel One and Upstox across every charge and feature that matters to Indian retail traders. Data verified April 2026. Use the live MTF comparison for real-time rate checks.
Angel One
angel-oneTop-3 broker by clients - research + advisory alongside flat fees
Best for: Investors who want research and advisory bundled with low-cost trading
Upstox
upstoxFlat-fee discount broker backed by Ratan Tata
Best for: Active traders wanting speed + good API access
Charges compared
| Fee / Charge | Angel One | Upstox |
|---|---|---|
| Equity delivery | ₹20/trade or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) | ₹20/order or 2.5% (whichever is lower) |
| Intraday | ₹20/trade or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5) | ₹20/trade or 0.05% (lower) |
| F&O (flat) | ₹20/trade | ₹20/trade |
| MTF interest (p.a.) | ~14.99% p.a. | ~18.25% p.a. |
| AMC (annual) | ₹0 first year, then ₹240/year | ₹150/year |
Angel One - pros & cons
Pros
- One of India's largest brokers (~7M+ clients)
- Free research, ARQ Prime advisory and stock ideas
- SmartAPI for algo trading
- Full-featured super app (stocks, F&O, MF, IPO, US stocks)
Cons
- Delivery is ₹20/0.1%, not free like Zerodha/Dhan
- ₹240/year AMC from the second year
- More upsell prompts than pure discount brokers
Upstox - pros & cons
Pros
- Flat ₹20 pricing across all segments
- Fast Upstox Pro Web + Mobile app
- Public Upstox V3 API - best among discount brokers
- Backed by Ratan Tata, Tiger Global
Cons
- Delivery is ₹20/order (free only for pre-Aug-2021 accounts)
- ₹150 AMC (vs free on some)
- No call-and-trade included
Which broker should you pick?
- Pick Angel One if you fit this profile: investors who want research and advisory bundled with low-cost trading.
- Pick Upstox if you fit this profile: active traders wanting speed + good api access.
- Use the live MTF comparison to check the cheaper broker for the specific stock you want to margin-trade - rates vary per stock.
- Run your expected monthly trading volume through the brokerage calculator to see actual all-in cost (brokerage + STT + exchange fees + GST).
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