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About Upstox
Upstox is a tech-first low cost broking firm in India providing trading opportunities at unbeatable prices. Company provide trading on different segments such as equities, commodities, currency, futures, options which are available on its Upstox Pro Web and Upstox Pro Mobile trading platforms. Upstox is backed by a group of investors including Kalaari Capital, Ratan Tata and GVK Davix. Upstox trading platform offers trading, analysis, charting and many more rich trading features. This platfo... Know more about Upstox

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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 experience through an intuitive and self-educating interface. Trusted by over 25,000 active users, Firstock ... Know more about Firstock

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Upstox Vs Firstock

Incorporated in 2012, Upstox is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 4 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Firstock is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has branches across India.

 UpstoxFirstock
Type of BrokerDiscount BrokerDiscount Broker
Exchnage MembershipBSE, NSE, MCXBSE, NSE
Year of Incorporation20122021
Number of Branches4
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Upstox Vs Firstock Charges & AMC

Upstox trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Firstock account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Upstox Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 150 and Firstock Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).

 UpstoxFirstock
Trading Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Trading Account AMC ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC ChargesRs 150Rs 0 (Free)

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Upstox Vs Firstock Brokerage

Upstox brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower whereas Firstock brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order.

Account TypeUpstox DefaultFirstock
Fixed ChargesNA
Equity DeliveryRs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is lowRs 0
Equity IntradayRs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lowerRs 20 per executed order
Equity FuturesRs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lowerRs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower
Equity OptionsRs 20 per executed orderRs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower
Currency FuturesRs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower
Currency OptionsRs 20 per executed order
Commodity FuturesRs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower
Commodity OptionsRs 20 per executed order
Special Offer
Special Offer: Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for delivery, Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account 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.

Upstox Charges Vs Firstock

Minimum Brokerage0.05%Rs 20
Other ChargesAuto Square-off Charges: Rs 50
Call & Trade ChargesRs 20 per tradeRs 50
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Upstox Vs Firstock Leverage (Margin)

Upstox 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.

 UpstoxFirstock
Equity Delivery100% of trade value (1x leverage)100% of trade value (1x leverage)
Equity IntradayUp 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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Compare Upstox and Firstock Features

The trading platforms offered Upstox include Upstox Pro Web, Dartstock, NEST Trader, Fox Trader, iOS and Android Algola. Firstock offers Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web trading software.

 UpstoxFirstock
3 in 1 AccountNoNo
Automated TradingYesYes
Margin Trading FundingYesNo
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash)NoYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O)YesYes
Trading PlatformUpstox Pro Web, Dartstock, NEST Trader, Fox Trader, iOS and Android AlgolaFirstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web
Intraday Square-off Time3:00 PM3:25 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?YesYes
Referral ProgramYesYes
Other FeaturesOption strategy builder⁠⁠APIs for Algo Trading
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Upstox Vs Firstock Review

Upstox is rated of 5 based on 149 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.

 UpstoxFirstock
 149 Customer Reviews    Rate Upstox1 Customer Reviews    Rate Firstock
FeesRated 3.3 starsRated 3.0 stars
BrokerageRated 3.3 starsRated 3.0 stars
Trading PlatformRated 2.6 starsRated 3.0 stars
Customer ServiceRated 2.3 starsRated 3.0 stars
Research CapabilitiesRated 2.2 starsRated 3.0 stars
Overall RatingRated 2.4 starsRated 3.0 stars
Broker RatingUpstox is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 149 customer reviewsFirstock is Rated 3.0 / 5 based on 1 customer reviews

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 UpstoxFirstock
Contact Broker
Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for delivery, Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account 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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Upstox Vs Firstock Investment Options

 UpstoxFirstock
Stock / EquityYesYes
CommodityYesNo
IPOYesYes
Mutual FundsNoYes
Bond / NCDNoNo
DebtNoNo

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Upstox Vs Firstock Order Type Offered

 UpstoxFirstock
Bracket OrderNoNo
Cover OrderYesNo
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)NoYes
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)NoYes
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)YesNo
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Upstox Vs Firstock Suitable For Investor Type

 UpstoxFirstock
Casual InvestorYesYes
Active InvestorYesYes
TraderYesYes

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Upstox Vs Firstock - Pros and Cons

 UpstoxFirstock
Pros
  • Zero account opening fee.
  • Zero brokerage for Mutual Fund investment.
  • Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage for all other segments including equity delivery.
  • Offer direct mutual funds.
  • One app for trading in equity, currency, and commodity.
  • Margin Trading Facility (MTF) is available at interest rate of Rs 20/day for slabs of Rs 40,000.
  • Margin Against Share is available
  • Online IPO, FPO, Bonds, and NCD's are available.
  • Good-Till-Triggered (GTT) orders are available.
  • Single-View Dashboard – Access key market data at a glance: index levels, highs & lows, P/E, P/B, dividend yield, put-call ratio, futures, and synthetic futures.
  • Complete Portfolio View – Track P&L, invested/current value, available & used margin, open positions, and sector-wise holdings snapshot.
  • Indices Tab – Stay updated with Nifty, Bank Nifty, and more; view daily/weekly/monthly performance and live market depth.
  • Quick Market Analysis – Assess trends instantly for better trading decisions.
  • One-Click Options Strategies – Execute Straddle or Strangle quickly by selecting strike range and auto-filling orders for fast, error-free execution.
  • Basket Orders – Use predefined or custom multi-leg strategies (e.g., Iron Condor, Straddle).
  • Advanced Strategy Tools – Review, sequence, check payoff charts, verify margin needs, and execute in one click.
  • Reusable Strategies – Save and apply strategies to any instrument later.
  • Clutter-Free Interface – Only the data you need, presented simply.
Cons
  • Equity delivery brokerage fee is Rs 20 per trade. Other brokers like Zerodha offers brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Doesn't offer unlimited trading plans.
  • Doesn't offer margin funding for delivery trades.
  • Doesn't offer stock tips or recommendations.
  • Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account.
  • Doesn't offer 24/7 customer support.
  • Doesn't offer API access for automated trading.
  • Doesn't offer NRI Trading and Demat account.
  • Doesn't offer BTST
  • Doesn't offer digital gold.
  • Call-and-trade fee is Rs 20 per executed order extra.
  • Automatic settlement charges an additional Rs 50 per executed order.
  • Higher Demat Debit Transaction charges (Rs 18.5 per ISIN). Zerodha charges Rs 13.5.
  • Intraday square-off at 3 PM. Most other brokers do it at 3:15 PM.
  • Businesses, partnerships, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) have to open accounts offline (in person or via mail).
  • Rs 20 charge for orders like buybacks or delistings.
  • No Currency/Commodity Trading.
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Promo / Offers

Upstox Special Offer

Exclusive offer by Upstox

  • Pay flat Rs 20 for Eq Delivery, Intra-day and F&O Trades.
  • Pay Rs 0 commission for Mutual Funds.

It is a limited-time offer. Open Instant Account and start trading the same day.

Firstock Special Offer

Unlimited Trades @ ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades

  • Rs 0 brokerage on Delivery.
  • Rs 20 per executed order on F&O and Intraday.

This is a limited-time offer. Open a Free Demat Account online and start trading today.

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