About 5paisa
5paisa.com is a leading online stockbroker offering discount brokerage services to retail investors in India. 5paisa Capital Ltd is a publicly-traded and professionally managed company promoted by IIFL founders.
5paisa online trading is available in equity, commodity, and currency at BSE, NSE, and MCX. It is a flat rate discount stockbroker. It charges a flat 20 Rs brokerage irrespective of the size of the trade, segment, or exchange.
5Paisa offers three subscription plans; Regular Account Pack... 
About Dhan
Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Mumbai-based financial services company operating primarily in India. In today's fast-paced world, every second or third person is looking for effective investment options to create wealth, and Dhan is committed to providing these options.
Dhan is registered with SEBI as a stockbroker. In addition, Dhan is also registered with CDSL as well as NSE, BSE and MCX stock exchanges. Dhan offers a variety of products including Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures and Commoditi...
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India.
| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 1 |
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5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Dhan account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 and Dhan Demat Account AMC Charges is ₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC).
| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | ₹0 (Free) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 | ₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC) |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Dhan brokerage charges for equity is Rs. 0 and intraday is Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower.
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Dhan Flat Rate Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | Rs 0 or Nill |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs. 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade) Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. |
| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| Account Type | Power Investor Pack | Flat Rate Plan |
| Fixed Charges | Rs 599 per month | Rs 0 or Nill |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs. 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
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| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| Account Type | Ultra Trader Pack | Flat Rate Plan |
| Fixed Charges | Rs 1199 per month | Rs 0 or Nill |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs. 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
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| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 50 per order |
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5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Dhan margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| Equity Delivery | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) |
| Equity Intraday | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) |
| F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) |
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The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). Dhan offers Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API trading software.
| 5paisa | Dhan | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
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| Margin Trading Funding | | |
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| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | 3:20 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | APIs for Algo Trading, smallcases on Dhan | |
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5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Dhan is rated of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | Dhan is Rated 3.1 / 5 based on 29 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. |
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| Promo / Offers | 5paisa Special Offer5paisa.com Limited Time Offer - Free Account Opening (Rs 650 waived)Open 5Paisa Trading Account and get Free Trading, Demat and Mutual Fund Account + FREE 1st year Demat AMC + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Online Account Now! and start trading today. | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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