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, ![]()
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 ... ![]()
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.
| Upstox | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 2012 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 4 | |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |
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).
| Upstox | 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 150 | Rs 0 (Free) |
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 Type | Upstox Default | Firstock |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | 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 or 0.05% whichever is lower | |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 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. |
| Minimum Brokerage | 0.05% | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Auto Square-off Charges: Rs 50 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 50 |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |
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.
| Upstox | 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 Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |
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.
| Upstox | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in 1 Account | ![]() | ![]() |
| Automated Trading | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Trading Funding | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Trading Platform | Upstox Pro Web, Dartstock, NEST Trader, Fox Trader, iOS and Android Algola | Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:00 PM | 3:25 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ![]() | ![]() |
| Referral Program | ![]() | ![]() |
| Other Features | Option strategy builder | APIs for Algo Trading |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |
Upstox is rated of 5 based on 149 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.
| Upstox | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Upstox | Firstock | |
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| IPO | ||
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| Bond / NCD | ||
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| Upstox | Firstock | |
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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | ![]() | ![]() |
| After Market Order (AMO) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |
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| Promo / Offers | Upstox Special OfferExclusive offer by Upstox
It is a limited-time offer. Open Instant Account and start trading the same day. | 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 Upstox Account | Open Firstock Account |