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. As of August 2025, 5paisa has over 3.85 lakh active traders, according to data from NSE.
5paisa offers online trading in equity on BSE and NSE and commodity trading under MCX. It is a flat... 
About Prostocks
ProStocks is a SEBI registered Stock Broker and Depository Participant. ProStocks is fastest growing flat fee discount stock broker offering online trading at BSE and NSE. ProStocks is famous for the unlimited trading plan. This plan offer unlimited Equity and Derivatives Trading at Rs 899 per month or unlimited Currency Derivatives for Rs 499 per month. They are the cheapest broker in unlimited t...
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2016, Prostocks is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 1 branches across India.
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 2016 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 1 |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Prostocks account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) and Prostocks Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC).
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) | Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC) |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Prostocks brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 (Free) and intraday is Rs 15 per executed order.
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Prostocks Flat Rate Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | NA |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 15 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 15 per executed order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 15 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 15 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 15 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| 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. | Special Offer: Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today. |
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Account Type | Regular Account Plan | Unlimited Equity Trading Plan |
| Fixed Charges | NA | Rs 899 |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Account Type | Regular Account Plan | Unlimited Currency Trading Plan |
| Fixed Charges | NA | Rs 499 |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | NA |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 0 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Prostocks margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). Prostocks offers ProStocks Star Mobile, ProStocks Star Web, ProStocks Star API trading software.
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  | |
| Automated Trading |  | |
| Margin Trading Funding | | |
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| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | | |
| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | ProStocks Star Mobile, ProStocks Star Web, ProStocks Star API |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | Equity 3:15 PM | Curr: 4:45 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
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| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Prostocks is rated of 5 based on 43 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | Prostocks is Rated 3.3 / 5 based on 43 customer reviews |
| 5paisa | Prostocks | |
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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. | Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today. |
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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | | |
| Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | | |
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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | | |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Prostocks Account |
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| Reviews | ProStocks is among the most popular stock broker in India for unlimited monthly trading plans. ProStocks offer unlimited trading of Rs 899 per month in the Equity segment (delivery, intraday, and F&O segments). For frequent traders, this is the lowest cost broker in the market. ProStocks offer an excellent online trading platform. It includes the mobile app, website, and installable trading terminal. Their customer service is much better than top stock brokers like Zerodha, Upstox, and Groww. You could always reach out to ProStocks on the phone in just a few seconds. | |
| 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. | Prostocks Special OfferUnlimited Monthly Trading @ Rs 899
This is a limited-time offer. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today. |
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