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

Q: Upstox vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)" 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 Upstox or Sahi have a trading API?

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

Q: Which is faster — Upstox or Sahi?

Upstox publishes ≈ 135 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 Upstox 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

Upstox vs Sahi — published pricing and features (official sources at last review)
Metric	Upstox	Sahi
Delivery brokerage	₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
Intraday brokerage	₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)	₹10 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage	₹20 per order (flat)	₹10 per order (flat)
AMC	₹0 first year, then ₹300 + GST per year	₹0
Account opening	Free (online)	Free (online)
Trading API	Upstox API — Free (per official developer page)	Not Disclosed
Reported execution speed	≈ 135 ms (median)	P95 < 6.61 ms · mean ≈ 5.9 msself-reported
Algo support	Yes - via Upstox API	Not yet - public API is on the roadmap per the broker
Platforms	Upstox app, Upstox web (Pro)	Sahi app, Sahi web, Sahi desktop
Best for (published)	Intraday and options traders who prioritise app speed and a free API.	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

Upstox has a documented public API; Sahi does not (at review time). Both publish execution-speed figures (Upstox: ≈ 135 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

Upstox vs Sahi: which has lower delivery brokerage?

At our last review, Upstox published delivery brokerage as "₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower)" 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 Upstox or Sahi have a trading API?

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

Which is faster — Upstox or Sahi?

Upstox publishes ≈ 135 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

Upstox - official website - https://upstox.com
Upstox - official pricing - https://upstox.com/brokerage-charges/
Sahi - official website - https://www.sahi.com
Sahi - official pricing - https://www.sahi.com/pricing