Geojit Vs ICICIDirect Vs Sharekhan: Which one is better?

The brokerage of Geojit ranges between .03 to .3%, the brokerage of ICICIDirect ranges between Rs. 20, while the brokerage of Sharekhan ranges between 0.1 to 0.5%. All 3 brokers are full service brokers. Overall rating for Geojit is 4, ICICIDirect is rated 4, Sharekhan is rated 4 out of 5.

Here we present side-by-side comparison of Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan stock brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 100+ attributes for each stock broker. To be precise, we have compared Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan 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 Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan in this setion with 360 degree view of broker information.

Compare 2 Brokers

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Service

	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Overall Rating
Brokerage Charges
Trading Platform
Investments Offering
Customer Service
Broker Type	Full Service Broker	Full Service Broker	Full Service Broker
Exchanges Supported	BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX	NSE, BSE, MCX	BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
Broker Overview	Open a Free Demat Account online with Geojit BNP Paribas today to start online trading on the state-of-the-art trading platforms; SELFIE app, web, and desktop terminal, and also get financial planning, portfolio management services, and get free acce...	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...	Sharekhan is one of the oldest and the most popular full-service broker with the best platforms, powerful Trade Tiger terminal, free research & advisory, portfolio management services, and exceptionally great customer services with dedicated relation...
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Account Opening Charges and AMC

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges

In this section we have compared Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - All 3 brokers offers Free Trading account opening. Demat AMC charges - Geojit charges Rs 700 PA as AMC for Demat account, ICICIDirect charges Rs 300 per annum AMC for Demat account, where Sharekhan charges Rs 400 PA (Free for 1st year)) AMC for Demat account.

Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Charges	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Trading Account Opening Fees	Free	Free	Free
Trading AMC	Free	Free	Free
Demat Account Opening Fees	Free	Free	Free
Demat AMC	Rs 700 PA	Rs 300 per annum	Rs 400 PA (Free for 1st year))
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About Brokerage Plans

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Plan Options

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

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Plan Options
Plan Types	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Multiple Plans
Monthly Plans
Yearly Plans

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Account Opening

	Zerodha	Sharekhan	Zerodha
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Brokerage Charges

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhanon Brokerage Charges

Geojit Brokerage Plan detail - This is a standard plan by Geojit This is % based brokerage plan.This is % based brokerage plan. Brokerage is between .03% to .3%, which is 3 paisa to 30 paisa.

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.

Sharekhan Brokerage Plan detail - Sharekhna have % base brokerage plan. They have one of the best plan for in Currency future. Equity Intraday, Future & Option and commodities trading prices are on higher range and Equity Delivery trading is on average brokerage level with compare to other full service brokers. No Minimum brokerage.

Brokerage Charges - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Brokerage Charges Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Plan Name	Online Trading Plan (Percentage Based)	NEO Flat Discount Brokerage Plan	Sharkehan Brokerage Plan
Equity Delivery	0.30% or 30 paisa	0.55%	0.30%
Equity Intraday	0.03% or 3 paisa	Flat Rs. 20 per order	0.02%
Equity Futures	0.01%	Free (Rs. 0 brokerage)	0.02%
Equity Options	Rs 50 Per Lot	Flat Rs. 20 per order	Rs 20 per lot
Currency Futures	0.03% or 3 paisa	Flat Rs. 20 per order	0.02%
Currency Options	Rs 50 Per Lot	Flat Rs. 20 per order	Rs 5 per lot
Commodity Trading	0.05% (Buy and sell)\| Options: Rs. 150/lot\| Option	Flat Rs. 20 per order	Rs 20 per lot
Minimum Brokerage	1p per share or Rs 20/contract whichever is higher	Rs 35 per trade	Rs 20
Hidden Charges	Info Not Available	Yes
Call & Trade Charges	Free	First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards.	Free
Auto Square off Charges	Free	First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards.	Free
Brokerage Calculator	Brokerage Calculator for Geojit	Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect	Brokerage Calculator for Sharekhan

Share Broker's Transaction Charges

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Transaction Charges

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.

Transaction Charges - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Transaction Charges Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
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	Non-Agri: Rs 260 Per Cr \| Agri: Rs 175 Per Cr	NA	Non-Agri: Rs 260 Per Cr \| Agri: Rs 175 Per Cr
Brokerage Charges	Complete Brokerage Plans for geojit	Complete Brokerage Plans for icicidirect	Complete Brokerage Plans for sharekhan

Account Features

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Account Features

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - ICICIDirect offers 3-in-1 Account where Geojit and Sharekhan 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 - All 3 brokers offers NRI Trading.

Account Features - Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Account Features Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
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	3:15PM	3:15PM	3:15PM
NRI Trading
Other Features	NIL	NIL	NIL

Trading Platform

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhanon Trading Platform

With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan. 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 Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Trading Platform Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Web Trading Platform
Web Trading Detail	https://selfie.geojit.net/	https://www.icicidirect.com	https://www.sharekhan.com/
Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo
Mobile Trading
Mobile Trading App	SELFIE Geojit	ICICI direct Mobile	Sharekhan
Mobile Trading App Demo	SELFIE Geojit Demo	ICICI direct Mobile Demo	Sharekhan Demo
Android Mobile App
Android App Download	Andriod SELFIE Geojit Download	Andriod ICICI direct Mobile Download	Andriod Download
iPhone Mobile App (IOS)
iOS App Download	iOS SELFIE Geojit Download	iOS ICICI direct Mobile Download	iOS Sharekhan Download
Android Tablet App
iPad App (IOS)
Trading Software Charges	Free	Free	Free
Equity Brokerage Calculator	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for Geojit	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for Sharekhan
Futures Brokerage Calculator	Futures Brokerage Calculator for Geojit	Futures Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect	Futures Brokerage Calculator for Sharekhan
Options Brokerage Calculator	Options Brokerage Calculator for Geojit	Options Brokerage Calculator for ICICIDirect	Options Brokerage Calculator for Sharekhan
Detail	Detail on Trading Platforms for geojit	Detail on Trading Platforms for icicidirect	Detail on Trading Platforms for sharekhan

Broker Ratings by Users

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on User Rating

	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
	79 Customer Reviews	267 Customer Reviews	184 Customer Reviews
Fees Ratings
Trading Brokerage Rating
Trading Platform Usability
Customer Service Ratings
Overall Ratings
Broker Rating	Geojit is Rated 3.7 / 5 based on 79 customer reviews	ICICIDirect is Rated 2.5 / 5 based on 267 customer reviews	Sharekhan is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 184 customer reviews

Investment Offerings

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Investment Offerings

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan 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 - Geojit and Sharekhan 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) - All 3 brokers offers PMS facility. You can invest in stocks/equity/bonds using PMS.

Investment Offerings - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Investment Offerings Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
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	Insurance	NIL	NIL

Customer Service Offered

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Customer Service

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan 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 Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
Customer Service Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
24/7 Customer Service
Email Support
Onine Live Chat
Phone Support
Toll Free Number
Through Branches
Customer Care Number	1800-425-5501/1800-103-5501/91-484-2405822	1860 123 1122	1800227500
Account Opening Process	Offline	Online	Offline
Customer Support Email	[email protected]	[email protected]	[email protected]
Knowledge Center/Education	https://insights.geojit.com/	https://www.icicidirect.com/knowledge-center	https://www.sharekhan.com/help/hello
Head Office Address	Geojit Financial Services Ltd. 34/659-P, Civil Line Road Padivattom, Kochi 682024	ICICI Centre, H.T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020	Sharekhan Limited, 10th Floor, Beta Building, Lodha iThink Techno Campus, Kanjurmarg (East), Mumbai-MH- 400042
Website	https://www.geojit.com/	https://www.icicidirect.com	https://www.sharekhan.com

Tips/Research/Reports Published

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Research Reports, Tips

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on research reports and tips provided by broker.

Research Reports - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Research Mutual Funds
Research Equity Reports
Research ETF
Daily Market Report
Free Tips
Quarterly Result Analysis
News Alerts

Demat Account

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Demat Account

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Demat Service and Charges. This section cover about demat charges, demat service and other details

Demat Charges - Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan
	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
DP Source	CDSL	CDSL	CDSL
DP ID	48900	14301	36000
Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC)	₹600 pa	₹700 pa	₹500 pa
Advance Deposit	NIL	Rs. 7500/- , If the client is not having ICICI BANK Account	Rs. 500 Advance which will be adjusted against billing (Optional) .Tariff D-"Deposit Rs. 2999 (refund of deposit Rs. 2000 on closure)
Statutory charges	Nil	Nil	Actual Stamp Paper Charges
Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN)	0.02% of transaction value (Max ₹40) + CDSL charges	0.04% (Min ₹30 and Max ₹25,000) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges)	0.03% (Min ₹30) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges)
Demat	₹100 per demat request max 5 + ₹20 each additional certificate	₹50 per set up	₹5 per certificate (Min 50 per request)
Remat	₹10 per certificate or ₹10 per certificate which ever is higher + ₹35 courier charges	₹25 for 100 securities upto max fee of Rs 3 lakh, MF Reconversion ₹25 per transaction	₹50 per certificate or ₹50 for every hundred securities
Pledge Creation	₹50 per transaction	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)	0.03% (Min ₹100)
Pledge Creation Confirmation	Nil	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)	Nil
Pledge Closure	Nil	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)	Nil
Pledge Closure Confirmation	Nil	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)	Nil
Pledge Invocation	₹50 per transaction	0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000)	Nil
Failed Instruction Charges	Nil	₹30 per transaction	Nil
Other Charges

Special Offers,Advantages,Disadvantages

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Special Offers and Promotion

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.

Compare Geojit vs ICICIDirect vs Sharekhan on Special Offers and Promotion
	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
Likes	Trade and invest in stocks, derivatives, commodities, and currencies. Zero account opening charges and Zero AMC. 3-in-1 account opening. Invest in smartfolios, a basket of stocks. Diversify your portfolio with global investment. In-depth stocks and mutual fund research access for free. STEPS, comprehensive financial planning, and investment advisory Apply for IPO and invest in mutual funds. Secure & user-friendly SELFIE superfast platform in web, app, and desktop versions. FundsGenie, a dedicated mutual fund app platform. Great quality customer care support. 4x exposure on Margin trading facility (MTF). Place buy and sell GTT order. Loans against shares. 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...	Free account opening facility at zero fees. Multiple brokerage plans for traders and investors. In-house easy-to-use modern-technology web, app, and terminal-based trading platforms. Free mutual fund investment at Rs. 0 brokerage. Sharekhan NEO, a mutual fund Robo-advisory platform. Intraday trading tips, recommendations, and stock market research & advisory Invest in the basket of stocks (portfolio) and get timely recommendations. Margin trading facility, portfolio management services, and loan against securities. Free call and trade facility to customers. Place bracket order, basket order, aftermarket order, and Good Till Date (GTD) order. Free learning resources (Sharekhan classroom, articles & blogs) for stock market education. A dedicated team of 7500+ relationship managers. Detail Review...
Dislikes	Geojit charges relatively high brokerage compared to other full-service brokers like Angel One, Edelweiss. FundsGenie mutual fund app is not available for iOS platform users. 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...	It doesn’t allow opening a 3-in-1 account. High brokerage charge is the biggest drawback to trading with Sharekhan. Does not offer Direct mutual fund. 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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Transaction Charges Compare	Geojit	ICICIDirect	Sharekhan
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	Non-Agri: Rs 260 Per Cr \| Agri: Rs 175 Per Cr	NA	Non-Agri: Rs 260 Per Cr \| Agri: Rs 175 Per Cr
Brokerage Charges	Complete Brokerage Plans for geojit	Complete Brokerage Plans for icicidirect	Complete Brokerage Plans for sharekhan