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About Zerodha
Zerodha is India's leading stockbroker. It is among the largest and most reputed brokers offering online flat fee discount brokerage services to invest in Equity, Currency... 
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 2010, Zerodha is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE, MCX and NCDEX. It has 22 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Firstock is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has branches across India.
| Zerodha | Firstock | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE, MCX and NCDEX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 2010 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 22 | |
| Open Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
Zerodha trading account opening charges is Rs 0 while Firstock account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Zerodha Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 and Firstock Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).
| Zerodha | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 | Rs 0 (Free) |
Zerodha brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 (Free) and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or .03% whichever is lower whereas Firstock brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order.
| Account Type | Zerodha Flat Brokerage Plan | Firstock |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order or .03% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or .03% 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 .03% whichever is lower | |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or .03% whichever is lower | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Invest with zero brokerage in Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds. Pay a flat ₹20 per trade for Intraday and F&O. Open an instant account (FREE) with Zerodha 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 | 0.03% in Intraday and F&O | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Physical contact notes: Rs 20, Trade SMS Alerts: Rs 1 per SMS | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 50 per executed order | Rs 50 |
| Open Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
Zerodha 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.
| Zerodha | 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 Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
The trading platforms offered Zerodha include Kite Web, Kite Mobile for Android/iOS and Coin. Firstock offers Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web trading software.
| Zerodha | Firstock | |
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| Margin Trading Funding | | |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | | |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | | |
| Trading Platform | Kite Web, Kite Mobile for Android/iOS and Coin | Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Eq Cash: 3:15 PM | Eq F&O : 3:25 PM | Currency: 4:45 PM | Commodities: 25 min before close | 3:25 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | Direct Mutual Funds, APIs for Algo Trading | APIs for Algo Trading |
| Open Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
Zerodha is rated of 5 based on 492 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.
| Zerodha | Firstock | |
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492 Customer Reviews  | 1 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | Zerodha is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 492 customer reviews | Firstock is Rated 3.0 / 5 based on 1 customer reviews |
| Zerodha | Firstock | |
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| Contact Broker | Invest with zero brokerage in Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds. Pay a flat ₹20 per trade for Intraday and F&O. Open an instant account (FREE) with Zerodha 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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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | | |
| Open Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
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| Promo / Offers | Zerodha Special OfferFree Stock Trading and Mutual Funds
Limited-time offer! | 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 Zerodha Account | Open Firstock Account |
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