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

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

At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Sahi as "₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

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

5paisa has a documented API (5paisa Xtream API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.

Q: Which is faster — 5paisa or Sahi?

5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median); Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms. 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 5paisa and Sahi 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

5paisa vs Sahi — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	5paisa	Sahi
Delivery brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹10 per order (flat)
AMC	₹0 for BSDA; up to ₹300 + GST per year on higher holdings	₹0
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	5paisa Xtream API — See official developer page	Not Disclosed
Reported execution speed	≈ 85 ms (median)	P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Xtream API	Not yet - public API is on the roadmap per the broker
Platforms	5paisa app, 5paisa web, FnO 360	Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop
Best for (published)	Cost-conscious traders comfortable with a subscription add-on model.	Active F&O and intraday traders who want the lowest flat per-order fee and modern charting.

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 has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (5paisa: ≈ 85 ms (median); Sahi: P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.

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Frequently asked questions

5paisa vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, 5paisa published delivery brokerage as "₹20 per order (flat)" and Sahi as "₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does 5paisa or Sahi have a trading API?

5paisa has a documented API (5paisa Xtream API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.

Which is faster — 5paisa or Sahi?

5paisa publishes ≈ 85 ms (median); Sahi publishes P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 ms. 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

5paisa - official website - https://www.5paisa.com
5paisa - official pricing - https://www.5paisa.com/pricing
Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing