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Arrow vs Sahi (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Arrow and Sahi from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Arrow | Sahi |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (free) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) | ₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) | ₹10 per order (flat) |
| AMC | ₹0 (individual accounts; ₹500/year for non-individual accounts) | ₹0 |
| Account opening | ₹0 (free) | Free (online) |
| Trading API | Arrow API — See official docs | Not Disclosed |
| Reported execution speed | 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 msself-reported | P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported |
| Algo support | API with Python & Go clients; in-house algo tools “Coming soon” per official site | Not yet - public API is on the roadmap per the broker |
| Platforms | Arrow mobile app (iOS/Android), Arrow web, Python & Go clients | Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop |
| Best for (published) | Latency-sensitive and professional traders who prioritise order-execution speed. | 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
Arrow publishes free equity delivery; Sahi does not (per official pricing at review). Arrow has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (Arrow: 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms; 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
Arrow vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Arrow published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (free)" 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 Arrow or Sahi have a trading API?
Arrow has a documented API (Arrow API). Sahi had no verifiable public API on its official site at review time.
Which is faster — Arrow or Sahi?
Arrow publishes 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms; 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
- Arrow - official website - https://arrow.trade
- Arrow - official pricing - https://arrow.trade/pricing
- Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
- Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing