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5paisa vs Paytm Money (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of 5paisa and Paytm Money from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | 5paisa | Paytm Money |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order - see official pricing for current schedule |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (flat) | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 for BSDA; up to ₹300 + GST per year on higher holdings | ₹0 demat AMC (₹300 per year platform fee applies) |
| Account opening | Free (online) | See official pricing page |
| Trading API | 5paisa Xtream API — See official developer page | Paytm Money API — See official developer page |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 85 ms (median) | Not Disclosed |
| Algo support | Yes - via Xtream API | Yes - via trading API |
| Platforms | 5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360 | Paytm Money app, Paytm Money web |
| Best for (published) | Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model. | Paytm users who want investing and broking inside one ecosystem. |
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
5paisa publishes an execution-speed figure; Paytm Money does not on verifiable sources.
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Frequently asked questions
5paisa vs Paytm Money: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Paytm Money as "₹20 per order - see official pricing for current schedule". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does 5paisa or Paytm Money have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: 5paisa (5paisa Xtream API), Paytm Money (Paytm Money API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — 5paisa or Paytm Money?
5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median). Paytm Money has no verifiable execution-speed figure we could cite.
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
- 5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
- 5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing
- Paytm Money - official website - https://www.paytmmoney.com
- Paytm Money - official pricing - https://www.paytmmoney.com/pricing