5paisa Vs HDFC Sky Vs ICICIDirect: Which one is better?

The brokerage of 5paisa ranges between Rs 20, the brokerage of HDFC Sky ranges between Rs 20, while the brokerage of ICICIDirect ranges between Rs. 20. The broker 5paisa and HDFC Sky are a discount brokers where ICICIDirect is a full service broker. Overall rating for 5paisa is 4, HDFC Sky is rated 4, ICICIDirect is rated 4 out of 5.

Here we present side-by-side comparison of 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect stock brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 100+ attributes for each stock broker. To be precise, we have compared 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on brokerage plans, Plan types, Customer Service, Maintenance fees, AMC, Trading Platforms, Rating, Reviews, Mobile App, Margin/Leverage/Exposure, Demat Account and Investment Options services. This will help you in make up your mind and clear things for you so that you can choose the best broker to open your trading and demat account. You can get answer for general question like which is better 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect in this setion with 360 degree view of broker information.

Compare 2 Brokers

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Service

	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Overall Rating
Brokerage Charges
Trading Platform
Investments Offering
Customer Service
Broker Type	Discount Broker	Discount Broker	Full Service Broker
Exchanges Supported	BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX	NSE, BSE, MCX	NSE, BSE, MCX
Broker Overview	5paisa is the fastest-growing discount brokerage firms in India with a highly competitive pricing model, Rs. 0 commission on mutual fund investment, powerful in-house trading platforms across web, app, & desktop, and Robo Advisory platform. Its m...	HDFC Sky is the only bank-based discount stock broker in India. Free demat and trading account opening, Rs 20/order maximum brokerage charges across all segments, simple yet elegant user interface enabled HDFC Sky mobile app, and free research & advi...	ICICIDirect is one of the top-rated full-service stock brokers serving an active clientele base of above 30 lakh. Its multiple trading & investing products, Rs. 20 NEO flat discount brokerage plan, reliable research and advisory, and advanced tec...
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Account Opening Charges and AMC

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges

In this section we have compared 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - All 3 brokers offers Free Trading account opening. Demat AMC charges - 5paisa charges Rs 300 PA as AMC for Demat account, HDFC Sky charges Rs 240 PA (Free for 1st year) AMC for Demat account, where ICICIDirect charges Rs 300 per annum AMC for Demat account.

Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Charges	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Trading Account Opening Fees	Free	Free	Free
Trading AMC	Free	Free	Free
Demat Account Opening Fees	Free	Free	Free
Demat AMC	Rs 300 PA	Rs 240 PA (Free for 1st year)	Rs 300 per annum
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About Brokerage Plans

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Plan Options

Plans are the most important feature you look when compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect. This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - 5paisa and ICICIDirect offers Multiple Plans where HDFC Sky doesn't offer. Monthlay Plans - All 3 brokers don't have Monthy Plans.

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Plan Options
Plan Types	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Multiple Plans
Monthly Plans
Yearly Plans

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Account Opening

	Zerodha	Zerodha	5paisa
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Brokerage Charges

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirecton Brokerage Charges

5paisa Brokerage Plan detail - 5paisa is a discount broker, which charges a flat fee of Rs 20 per executed order for Equity Cash, Equity F&O, Currency & Commodities. This is the lowest brokerage plan offered by the best brokerage house in India.

HDFC Sky Brokerage Plan detail - HDFC Sky follows a fixed pricing model that charges a maximum of Rs 20 per order brokerage fee across segments.

ICICIDirect Brokerage Plan detail - ICICI Direct NEO is a flat brokerage plan that charges a flat fee of Rs. 20 per order on equity intraday, equity options, currency, and commodity derivative trading segment while offers free equity futures trading.

Brokerage Charges - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Brokerage Charges Compare	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Plan Name	Basic Plan	Fixed pricing model	NEO Flat Discount Brokerage Plan
Equity Delivery	Flat Fee Rs 20	0.1% or Rs 20 whichever is lower	0.55%
Equity Intraday	Flat Fee Rs 20	0.1% or Rs 20 whichever is lower	Flat Rs. 20 per order
Equity Futures	Flat Fee Rs 20	0.1% or Rs 20 whichever is lower	Free (Rs. 0 brokerage)
Equity Options	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Rs. 20 per order
Currency Futures	Flat Fee Rs 20	0.1% or Rs 20 whichever is lower	Flat Rs. 20 per order
Currency Options	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Rs. 20 per order
Commodity Trading	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Fee Rs 20	Flat Rs. 20 per order
Minimum Brokerage	NA		Rs 35 per trade
Hidden Charges	No	No
Call & Trade Charges	Rs 100 per call(No limit of orders)	Rs 20 per call	First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards.
Auto Square off Charges	Rs 100 per call(No limit of orders)	0.1% or Rs 20 whichever is lower	First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards.
Brokerage Calculator	Brokerage Calculator for 5paisa	Brokerage Calculator for HDFC Sky	Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect

Share Broker's Transaction Charges

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Transaction Charges

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.

Transaction Charges - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Transaction Charges Compare	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Equity Delivery	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr
Equity Intraday	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr
Equity Futures	NSE:200 Per Cr \| BSE:FREE	NSE:200 Per Cr \| BSE:FREE	NSE:200 Per Cr \| BSE:FREE
Equity Options	NSE:5050 Per Cr \| BSE:3700 Per Cr	NSE:5050 Per Cr \| BSE:3700 Per Cr	NSE:5050 Per Cr \| BSE:3700 Per Cr
Currency Futures	NSE:90 Per Cr \| BSE:25 Per Cr	NSE:90 Per Cr \| BSE:25 Per Cr	NSE:90 Per Cr \| BSE:25 Per Cr
Currency Options	NSE:4000 Per Cr \| BSE:100 Per Cr	NSE:4000 Per Cr \| BSE:100 Per Cr	NSE:4000 Per Cr \| BSE:100 Per Cr
Commodity	Rs 260 Per Cr	NA	NA
Brokerage Charges	Complete Brokerage Plans for 5paisa	Complete Brokerage Plans for hdfc-sky	Complete Brokerage Plans for icicidirect

Account Features

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Account Features

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - HDFC Sky and ICICIDirect offers 3-in-1 Account where 5paisa offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding -All 3 brokers offers Margin funding. Interest need to be paid on borrowed money. NRI Trading - HDFC Sky and ICICIDirect offers NRI Trading where 5paisa doesn't offers NRI Trading.

Account Features - 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Account Features Compare	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
3 in 1 Account
Charting
Algo Trading
SMS Alerts
Online Demo
Online Portfolio
Margin Trading Funding Available
Combined Ledger for Equity and Commodity
Intraday Square-off Time	3:15 PM	3:15PM	3:15PM
NRI Trading
Other Features	NIL	NIL	NIL

Trading Platform

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirecton Trading Platform

With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect. This comparison covers Desktop Trading Platform, Web, Mobile for Windows, Android and iOS. We have provided link for mobile app to download and demo links for easy access.

Trading Platform - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Trading Platform Compare	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Web Trading Platform
Web Trading Detail	https://www.5paisa.com/online-trading	https://hdfcsky.com/	https://www.icicidirect.com
Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo
Mobile Trading
Mobile Trading App	5paisa Mobile App	HDFC Sky App	ICICI direct Mobile
Mobile Trading App Demo	5paisa Mobile App Demo	HDFC Sky App Demo	ICICI direct Mobile Demo
Android Mobile App
Android App Download	Andriod 5paisa Mobile App Download	Andriod HDFC Sky App Download	Andriod Download
iPhone Mobile App (IOS)
iOS App Download	iOS 5paisa Mobile App Download	iOS HDFC Sky App Download	iOS ICICI direct Mobile Download
Android Tablet App
iPad App (IOS)
Trading Software Charges	Free	Free	Free
Equity Brokerage Calculator	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for 5paisa	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for HDFC Sky	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect
Futures Brokerage Calculator	Futures Brokerage Calculator for 5paisa	Futures Brokerage Calculator for HDFC Sky	Futures Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect
Options Brokerage Calculator	Options Brokerage Calculator for 5paisa	Options Brokerage Calculator for HDFC Sky	Options Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect
Detail	Detail on Trading Platforms for 5paisa	Detail on Trading Platforms for hdfc-sky	Detail on Trading Platforms for icicidirect

Broker Ratings by Users

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on User Rating

	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
	27 Customer Reviews	97 Customer Reviews	267 Customer Reviews
Fees Ratings
Trading Brokerage Rating
Trading Platform Usability
Customer Service Ratings
Overall Ratings
Broker Rating	5paisa is Rated 3.2 / 5 based on 27 customer reviews	HDFC Sky is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews	ICICIDirect is Rated 2.5 / 5 based on 267 customer reviews

Investment Offerings

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Investment Offerings

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Investment Offerings like Online IPO Application, Equity Cash and F&O, Currency, Commodity Trading, Mutual Funds Investment, Bonds/NCD, EFT, Banking, Insurance, Forex Trading, Mutual Funds SIP, Equity SIP, PMS Services. Equity and Equity deravitives - All 3 brokers offers trading/investment in Equity and Equity Derivatives on both the exchanges NSE/BSE. Commodity Trading - 5paisa and HDFC Sky offers Commodity Trading where ICICIDirect doesn't offers Commodity Trading. Online Mutual Fund Investment - All 3 brokers offers online mutual fund investment. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) - ICICIDirect offers PMS facility where 5paisa and HDFC Sky doesn't offers PMS facility.

Investment Offerings - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Investment Offerings Compare	5paisa	ICICIDirect
Equity Cash and F&O
Currency Deravitives
Commodity
Online IPO Application
Mutual Funds
Bond / NCD
ETF
Banking
Insurance
Forex
MF SIP Investment
Equity SIP Investment
PMS Service
Other Investment Options	NIL	NIL

Customer Service Offered

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Customer Service

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on customer service offered by the broker. This section compare type of service offered by each broker for quick resoluation for queries/issue you have.

Customer Support - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
Customer Service Compare	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
24/7 Customer Service
Email Support
Onine Live Chat
Phone Support
Toll Free Number
Through Branches
Customer Care Number	+91 89766 89766	1800 121 2109	1860 123 1122
Account Opening Process	Online/Paperless	Online	Online
Customer Support Email	[email protected]	[email protected]	[email protected]
Knowledge Center/Education	https://www.5paisa.com/knowledge-centre	https://hdfcsky.com/learn	https://www.icicidirect.com/knowledge-center
Head Office Address	5paisa headquater Sun Infotech Park, Road No. 16V, Plot No.B-23 Thane Industrial Area, Wagle Estate, Thane - 400604	LODHAI-I THINK TECHNO CAMPUS BLDG-ALPHA, 8 FLR, NEAR KANJURMARG RLYSTN, KANJURMARG, MUMBAI-MH-400042	ICICI Centre, H.T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020
Website	https://www.5paisa.com/	https://hdfcsky.com/	https://www.icicidirect.com

Tips/Research/Reports Published

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Research Reports, Tips

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on research reports and tips provided by broker.

Research Reports - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Research Mutual Funds
Research Equity Reports
Research ETF
Daily Market Report
Free Tips
Quarterly Result Analysis
News Alerts

Demat Account

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Demat Account

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Demat Service and Charges. This section cover about demat charges, demat service and other details

Demat Charges - Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect
	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
DP Source	CDSL	CDSL	CDSL
DP ID	82500	12400	14301
Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC)	₹300 pa	₹750 pa	₹700 pa
Advance Deposit	NIL	Customer having only Depository relationship with the Bank has to pay an advance fee of Rs.7,500/-	Rs. 7500/- , If the client is not having ICICI BANK Account
Statutory charges	Nil	Nil	Nil
Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN)	₹12.50 per ISIN	0.04% (Min ₹20) + CDSL charges	0.04% (Min ₹30 and Max ₹25,000) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges)
Demat	₹15 per certificate	₹5 per certificate + ₹35 request charges	₹50 per set up
Remat	₹15 for every hundred securities or ₹15 per certificate whichever is higher	₹30	₹25 for 100 securities upto max fee of Rs 3 lakh, MF Reconversion ₹25 per transaction
Pledge Creation	₹12.50 per script	Nil	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)
Pledge Creation Confirmation	NIL	0.04% of transaction value (Min ₹40)	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)
Pledge Closure	₹12.50 per script	Nil	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)
Pledge Closure Confirmation	NIL	0.04% of transaction value (Min ₹40)	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)
Pledge Invocation	NIL	0.04% of transaction value (Min ₹40)	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)
Failed Instruction Charges	Nil	Nil	₹30 per transaction
Other Charges

Special Offers,Advantages,Disadvantages

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Special Offers and Promotion

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.

Compare 5paisa vs HDFC Sky vs ICICIDirect on Special Offers and Promotion
	5paisa	HDFC Sky	ICICIDirect
Likes	Free account opening facility Cutting-edge trading platforms and products Free or Rs. 0 commission investment in mutual funds and US Stocks. cheapest brokerage plans – Super Saver Packs Zero brokerage on equity delivery in super saving pack No brokerage for young generation age from 18 years to 23 years It Offers free trading course FinSchool for beginners Advanced trading platform of 5Paisa Algo trading app 5Paisa API helps traders to get real time markets analysis from various resources. Tips and calls on researched based stocks Wide range of trading and investment products – IPO, MFs, Currency, Stocks, etc Solve customer grievances instantly via call or e-mail. Secure and safe mobile application to protect its client’s data. Detail Review...	Want to know why to trade with HDFC Sky, here are the promising reasons; Instant paperless account opening Zero account opening charges and no maintenance fee for 1^st year Invest in equity, F&O, currencies, and commodities Invest in 2000+ mutual funds from 29+ fund houses Lowest brokerage fee of Rs 20/order Zero commission mutual fund investment. Invest in expert-recommended mutual fund schemes. Global market investment in US stocks and ETFs Stacks: Expert-curated basket of US Stocks and ETFs Trade on HDFC Sky app or web as per your convenience Place advance orders like basket orders, bracket order, cover order, and GTT order. Free research reports and daily trading calls or tips. Learning platform for newbies to experts No minimum balance commitments No hidden charges Detail Review...	100% digital and paperless 3-in-1 account opening facility. Trade on the BSE, NSE, MCX, and invest in other products. Multiple brokerage plans for residents and NRI trading. All kinds of trading platforms across web, app, and desktop versions. Invest in mutual funds for free with ICICIdirect Money App. Expert research calls and recommendations. Sell stocks and get cash instantly with the e-ATM facility. Advanced orders like bracket order, cover order, after market order, and basket order. Place Valid Till Cancelled (VTC) order, valid for 45 days. Informative articles, blogs, videos, learn hub, and Investonomics learning platform for beginners. Margin funding Loans on securities. Dedicated customer services. Detail Review...
Dislikes	High call & trade charges of Rs. 100/per call. 5paisa does not offer NRI trading services. A 3-in-1 account opening facility is unavailable. Delivery trading with 5paisa is not free in the basic plan. Detail Review...	Delivery trading is not free while Zerodha offers free delivery trading Desktop trading software is not available Direct mutual funds are not offered. Detail Review...	High brokerage charges. The broker levies a minimum brokerage fee, which varies across brokerage plans. NEO flat discount brokerage plan (Rs. 20) charges a one-time subscription fee of Rs. 299. Mutual fund investment with ICICIDirect is not free, as it charges a lower of Rs. 30 or 1.5% on SIP transaction and Rs. 100 fees on lumpsum investment. Detail Review...
Special Offers/Promo			Get ICICI Direct 3-in-1 account, an integrated trading + demat + bank account for one-click investment in stock market and mutual funds.
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