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Shoonya (Finvasia) vs Arrow (2026): Brokerage, API, AMC & Execution Compared
Side-by-side comparison of Shoonya (Finvasia) and Arrow from published official pricing and features — no affiliation with either broker.
| Metric | Shoonya (Finvasia) | Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery brokerage | ₹0 (zero brokerage, per official site) | ₹0 (free) |
| Intraday brokerage | ₹0 (zero brokerage, per official site) | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| F&O brokerage | ₹0 (zero brokerage, per official site) | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| AMC | ₹0 | ₹0 (individual accounts; ₹500/year for non-individual accounts) |
| Account opening | Free (online) | ₹0 (free) |
| Trading API | Shoonya API — Free (per official page) | Arrow API — See official docs |
| Reported execution speed | ≈ 140 ms (median) | 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 msself-reported |
| Algo support | Yes - free API | API with Python & Go clients; in-house algo tools “Coming soon” per official site |
| Platforms | Shoonya app, Shoonya web, Shoonya desktop | Arrow mobile app (iOS/Android), Arrow web, Python & Go clients |
| Best for (published) | High-frequency, cost-obsessed traders who accept a smaller platform. | Latency-sensitive and professional traders who prioritise order-execution speed. |
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
Both publish execution-speed figures (Shoonya (Finvasia): ≈ 140 ms (median); Arrow: 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 ms) — methodologies differ; see each profile before comparing on speed alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Shoonya (Finvasia) vs Arrow: which has lower delivery brokerage?
At our last review, Shoonya (Finvasia) published delivery brokerage as "₹0 (zero brokerage, per official site)" and Arrow as "₹0 (free)". Plan-based or percentage pricing cannot always be reduced to a single winner — use the official pricing pages linked below.
Does Shoonya (Finvasia) or Arrow have a trading API?
Both have documented APIs at review time: Shoonya (Finvasia) (Shoonya API), Arrow (Arrow API). Compare pricing and rate limits on each broker's developer page.
Which is faster — Shoonya (Finvasia) or Arrow?
Shoonya (Finvasia) publishes ≈ 140 ms (median); Arrow publishes 95% < 2.9 ms · 99% < 4 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
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official website - https://shoonya.com
- Shoonya (Finvasia) - official pricing - https://shoonya.com/pricing
- Arrow - official website - https://arrow.trade
- Arrow - official pricing - https://arrow.trade/pricing