Broker comparison

Upstox vs.
FYERS

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. Upstox: Discount broker with a clean app and a pro trading terminal. FYERS: Discount broker with flat ₹20 options pricing, TradingView charts and its own options tools.

Discount broker with a clean app and a pro trading terminal.

Discount broker with flat ₹20 options pricing, TradingView charts and its own options tools.

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsUpstox Pro App, Upstox Pro WebFYERS app and web, TradingView on FYERS, FYERS API
Product typesIndian Stocks, F&O, Commodities, Currency, Mutual Funds, IPOsIndian 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 per order₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.3%, whichever is lower
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat AMCFree in year 1; then ₹300 + GST a year₹0
RegulationSEBI INZ000315837SEBI INZ000008524
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Platforms

Upstox

Upstox Pro App, Upstox Pro Web

FYERS

FYERS app and web, TradingView on FYERS, FYERS API

Product types

Upstox

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities, Currency, Mutual Funds, IPOs

FYERS

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities

Options trading

Upstox

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

FYERS

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Fee model

Upstox

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 per order

FYERS

₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.3%, whichever is lower

Account opening

Upstox

₹0

FYERS

₹0

Demat AMC

Upstox

Free in year 1; then ₹300 + GST a year

FYERS

₹0

Regulation

Upstox

SEBI INZ000315837

FYERS

SEBI INZ000008524

More information

Upstox

Details

FYERS

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 per order

Options brokerage
₹20 per order
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
Free in year 1; then ₹300 + GST a year
See terms at provider

₹20 per executed order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.3%, whichever is lower

Options brokerage
₹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

Upstox

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

FYERS

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 StocksF&OCommoditiesCurrencyMutual FundsIPOs
Indian StocksF&OCommodities

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

Trading platforms

Upstox Pro App · Upstox Pro Web

Option chain for stocks and indices such as NIFTY, FINNIFTY and BANK NIFTY, opened from the instrument page. Options strategy builder on the app and web that places up to four orders at a time, so hedged positions can get the exchange margin benefit. GTT (Good Till Triggered) orders. Upstox trading and market data APIs are offered free of cost, with SDKs and sample code.

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FYERS app and web, TradingView on FYERS, FYERS API

Discount broker with flat ₹20 options pricing, TradingView charts and its own options tools.

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Regulation & security

SEBI INZ000315837

Regulatory information

SEBI INZ000008524

Regulatory information

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Discount broker with a clean app and a pro trading terminal.

  • Simple flat pricing
  • Pro terminal for active traders
  • Delivery trades cost ₹20 each
  • AMC after the first year

Discount broker with flat ₹20 options pricing, TradingView charts and its own options tools.

  • No AMC on the trading and demat account
  • Strategy builder and option chain on its own platform
  • Delivery trades are not free
  • An optional paid Prime membership changes the per-order rate

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Upstox or FYERS 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 Upstox and FYERS regulated?
Both are SEBI-registered stock brokers and members of NSE and BSE.
Can I have accounts with both Upstox and FYERS?
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.

Your next step

Your next step

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