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Dhan vs Alice Blue (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared

Q: Dhan vs Alice Blue: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Dhan published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Alice Blue as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); ₹0 on the Freedom (F20) plan". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Q: Does Dhan or Alice Blue have a trading API?

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

Q: Which is faster — Dhan or Alice Blue?

Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported). Alice Blue has no verifiable execution-speed figure we could cite.

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 Alice Blue 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 Alice Blue — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Dhan	Alice Blue
Delivery brokerage	₹0 (free)	₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); ₹0 on the Freedom (F20) plan
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)	₹15–₹20 per order depending on plan - see official pricing
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹15–₹20 per order depending on plan - see official pricing
AMC	₹0	₹0 (zero AMC)
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	DhanHQ API — Free (per official DhanHQ page)	ANT API — Free (per official page)
Reported execution speed	95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported)self-reported	Not Disclosed
Algo support	Yes - free DhanHQ API; native TradingView charts and order placement	Yes - free ANT API; partnerships with algo platforms
Platforms	Dhan app, Dhan web, TradingView integration, Options Trader app	ANT Mobi, ANT Web
Best for (published)	Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing.	Price-sensitive algo traders exploring beyond the biggest names.

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 an execution-speed figure; Alice Blue does not on verifiable sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Dhan vs Alice Blue: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Dhan published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" and Alice Blue as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); ₹0 on the Freedom (F20) plan". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.

Does Dhan or Alice Blue have a trading API?

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

Which is faster — Dhan or Alice Blue?

Dhan publishes 95% < 25 ms (DEXT, self-reported). Alice Blue 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

Dhan - official website - https://dhan.co
Dhan - official pricing - https://dhan.co/pricing/
Alice Blue - official website - https://aliceblueonline.com
Alice Blue - official pricing - https://aliceblueonline.com/pricing/