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Dhan vs 5paisa (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Q: Dhan vs 5paisa: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Dhan published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and 5paisa as "₹20 per order (flat)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does Dhan or 5paisa have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Dhan (DhanHQ API), 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Q: Which is faster — Dhan or 5paisa?

Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported); 5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.

Q: 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.

Side-by-side comparison of Dhan and 5paisa from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.

By the Indian Broker Test editorial desk · Published 8 July 2026 · Data last reviewed 9 July 2026 · Independent

Dhan vs 5paisa — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Dhan	5paisa
Delivery brokerage	₹0 (free)	₹20 per order (flat)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)	₹20 per order (flat)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹20 per order (flat)
AMC	₹0	₹0 for BSDA; up to ₹300 + GST per year on higher holdings
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	DhanHQ API — Free (per official DhanHQ page)	5paisa Xtream API — See official developer page
Reported execution speed	95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)self-reported	≈ 85 ms (median)
Algo support	Yes - free DhanHQ API; native TradingView charts and order placement	Yes - via Xtream API
Platforms	Dhan app, Dhan web, TradingView integration, Options Trader app	5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360
Best for (published)	Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing.	Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model.

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.

What the published data shows

Dhan publishes free equity delivery; 5paisa does not (per official pricing at review). Both publish execution-speed figures (Dhan: 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported); 5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median)) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Dhan vs 5paisa: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Dhan published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and 5paisa as "₹20 per order (flat)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does Dhan or 5paisa have a trading API?

Both have documented APIs at review time: Dhan (DhanHQ API), 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.

Which is faster — Dhan or 5paisa?

Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported); 5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median). Sources and methodologies differ (including self-reported vs third-party figures) — they are not directly comparable without reading each source.

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

Dhan - official website - https://dhan.co
Dhan - official pricing - https://dhan.co/pricing/
5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing