Broker comparison

Groww vs.
Paytm Money

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Checked on Thu, 5 Nov, 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides

Both charge ₹20 per options order, and statutory charges such as STT are the same at both, so the choice comes down to delivery charges, AMC, platform and tools. Groww: India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors. Paytm Money: App-first discount broker with no AMC and options tools in the app.

India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors.

App-first discount broker with no AMC and options tools in the app.

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsGroww App, Groww WebPaytm Money app and web, TradingView charts, Open API
Product typesIndian Stocks, Mutual Funds, F&O, Digital Gold, Fixed DepositsIndian Stocks, F&O, Commodities
Options tradingYes: NSE and BSE index and stock optionsYes: NSE and BSE index and stock options
Fee model₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)Up to ₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat AMC₹0₹0
RegulationSEBI INZ000301838SEBI INZ000240532
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Platforms

Groww

Groww App, Groww Web

Paytm Money

Paytm Money app and web, TradingView charts, Open API

Product types

Groww

Indian Stocks, Mutual Funds, F&O, Digital Gold, Fixed Deposits

Paytm Money

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities

Options trading

Groww

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Paytm Money

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Fee model

Groww

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)

Paytm Money

Up to ₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower

Account opening

Groww

₹0

Paytm Money

₹0

Demat AMC

Groww

₹0

Paytm Money

₹0

Regulation

Groww

SEBI INZ000301838

Paytm Money

SEBI INZ000240532

More information

Groww

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Paytm Money

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)

Options brokerage
₹20 per order
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
See terms at provider

Up to ₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower

Options brokerage
Up to ₹20 per executed order
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Real costs

What 20 options trades a month cost

Groww

Brokerage per order
₹20
All charges, 20 round trips
₹1,252
Per year
₹15,027

Paytm Money

Brokerage per order
₹20
All charges, 20 round trips
₹1,252
Per year
₹15,027

Illustrative: one Nifty lot (65) bought and sold at ₹100, 20 times a month, including STT, exchange charges, SEBI fee, stamp duty and GST. Use your own numbers.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

Indian StocksMutual FundsF&ODigital GoldFixed Deposits
Indian StocksF&OCommodities

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

Groww App · Groww Web

Customisable option chain with orders placed directly from the chain, and a Greeks view. Basket mode on the option chain for building multi-leg positions such as spreads, straddles and hedges. Stop-loss, GTT and target orders for managing exits. Required margin is shown at the bottom of the order window before an order is placed. Groww Trade API with order placement, GTT/OCO orders and margin calls; live data and option chain APIs sit on a paid plan of ₹499 a month plus GST (or ₹4,999 a year).

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Paytm Money app and web, TradingView charts, Open API

App-first discount broker with no AMC and options tools in the app.

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Regulation & security

SEBI INZ000301838

Regulatory information

SEBI INZ000240532

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors.

  • No account or AMC charges
  • Very simple app
  • Payoff view on the option chain
  • Delivery trades are not free
  • Fewer advanced tools for option sellers

App-first discount broker with no AMC and options tools in the app.

  • No account opening charge and no AMC
  • Option chain with Greeks and a strategy builder
  • Delivery trades are not free
  • ₹50 + GST for each automatic square-off by the system

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Groww or Paytm Money cheaper for options trading?
Both charge ₹20 per options order. STT and other statutory charges are the same at every broker; differences are in delivery charges, AMC and tools.
Are Groww and Paytm Money regulated?
Both are SEBI-registered stock brokers and members of NSE and BSE.
Can I have accounts with both Groww and Paytm Money?
Yes. You can hold demat and trading accounts with more than one broker; each charges its own AMC.
Does the broker change STT or exchange charges?
No. STT (0.15% of premium on the sell side), exchange charges, the SEBI fee and stamp duty are the same at every broker. Only brokerage and account charges differ.

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App-first discount broker with no AMC and options tools in the app.

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