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 Firstock
Incorporated in 2021, Firstock Broking Private Limited is a next-generation investment and trading platform revolutionising discount broking in India through technology-led innovation. Firstock is built on a vision to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly.
With a strong focus on a customer-centric and tech-first approach, the platform simplifies the trading experien... ![]()
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Firstock is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has branches across India.
| 5paisa | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Firstock Account |
5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Firstock account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) and Firstock Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).
| 5paisa | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) | Rs 0 (Free) |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Firstock brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order.
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Firstock |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Commodity Options | 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. | Special Offer: Experience ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades with Firstock. Rs 20 Brokerage on Intraday and F&O trades, with no hidden charges.
Open Free Demat account
with Firstock and start trading today. |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | ||
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 50 |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Firstock Account |
5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Firstock margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Firstock Account |
The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). Firstock offers Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web trading software.
| 5paisa | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in 1 Account | ![]() | ![]() |
| Automated Trading | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | 3:25 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ![]() | ![]() |
| Referral Program | ![]() | ![]() |
| Other Features | APIs for Algo Trading | |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Firstock Account |
5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.
| 5paisa | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Experience ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades with Firstock. Rs 20 Brokerage on Intraday and F&O trades, with no hidden charges.
Open Free Demat account
with Firstock 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 Firstock Account |
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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. | Firstock Special OfferUnlimited Trades @ ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades
This is a limited-time offer. Open a Free Demat Account online and start trading today. |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Firstock Account |