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.
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About SAMCO
SAMCO Securities is one of India's leading investment technology companies offering a variety of securities to trade and invest in, such as stocks, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, Commodities, Mutual Funds, and IPO.
Incorporated in 2015, SAMCO is known for its ultra-low brokerage, unique margin products, and free trading software. SAMCO is also popular for offering StockBasket, a tool to... ![]()
Incorporated in 2012, Upstox is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has branches across India. Incorporated in 1995, SAMCO is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 0 branches across India.
| Upstox | SAMCO | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Year of Incorporation | 2012 | 1995 |
| Number of Branches | 0 | |
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Upstox trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while SAMCO account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Upstox Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (Free for 1st Year) and SAMCO Demat Account AMC Charges is First Year: Free, Rs 400 (Free for 1st year).
| Upstox | SAMCO | |
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| 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 (Free for 1st Year) | First Year: Free, Rs 400 (Free for 1st year) |
Upstox Brokerage Charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.1% whichever islower whereas SAMCO brokerage charges for equity is 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order and Intraday is 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order.
| Account Type | Upstox Default | SAMCO Standard |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | NA |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.1% whichever islower | 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | ₹20 per executed order (or 0.5% of the transaction value, whichever is lower). |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per executed order (whichever is lower). |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | ₹20 per executed order (or 0.5% of the transaction value, |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | 0.5% of the transaction value or ₹20 per |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | ₹20 per executed order (or 0.5% of the transaction value) |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Flat Brokerage: ₹20/order for Intraday, Delivery and F&O| ₹0 Account Opening charges| Zero Commissions on Mutual Funds | Special Offer: Get Free Trading and Demat Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Cash Back for 1st Month for trades using Mobile App. Open Instant Account online with SAMCO and start trading today. |
| Minimum Brokerage | 0.05% | 0.5% per executed order for Equity Delivery and 0.05% per executed order for other segments |
| Other Charges | Auto Square-off Charges: Rs 75 | Auto-Square off charges: Rs 50 per order OFS / Buyback : Rs 50 per order |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 75 per trade | Rs 50 + GST |
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Upstox margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the SAMCO margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (4x leverage) based on the stock.
| Upstox | SAMCO | |
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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 Upstox include Upstox Pro Mobile App, Upstox Pro Web. SAMCO offers Samco Mobile App, Nest Trader, Samco Trade API, RankMF, StockBasket, Samco Star trading software.
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| 3 in 1 Account | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Trading Platform | Upstox Pro Mobile App, Upstox Pro Web | Samco Mobile App, Nest Trader, Samco Trade API, RankMF, StockBasket, Samco Star |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Other Features | Option strategy builder, Chart360 | Stock SIP, US Stocks |
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Upstox is rated of 5 based on 150 customer reviews whereas SAMCO is rated of 5 based on 26 customer reviews.
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| 150 Customer Reviews | 26 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | Upstox is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 150 customer reviews | SAMCO is Rated 3.2 / 5 based on 26 customer reviews |
| Upstox | SAMCO | |
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| Contact Broker | Flat Brokerage: ₹20/order for Intraday, Delivery and F&O| ₹0 Account Opening charges| Zero Commissions on Mutual Funds | Get Free Trading and Demat Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Cash Back for 1st Month for trades using Mobile App. Open Instant Account online with SAMCO and start trading today. |
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| Promo / Offers | Upstox Special OfferTrade Smarter With Upstox
| SAMCO Special OfferFree Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Refund for 1st Month + 0 AMC 1st Year
It is a limited-time offer. Open Instant Account online and start trading the same day. |
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