5paisa vs Dhan: Charges, AMC & Costs (2026)
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5paisa: delivery brokerage ₹20 per order, AMC ₹25 a month + GST for some BSDA clients. Dhan: delivery ₹0, AMC ₹0. A ₹1,00,000 delivery round trip costs ₹285.02 on 5paisa and ₹237.23 on Dhan.
Last updated: October 2026
This page compares 5paisa and Dhan on what you actually pay: brokerage, AMC, DP charges and the total cost of three sample trades. Charges were checked against each broker’s published pricing in October 2026 and can change, so confirm before you open an account. This is information, not investment advice.
5paisa vs Dhan: charges side by side
| Charge | 5paisa | Dhan |
|---|---|---|
| Account opening | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Equity delivery brokerage | ₹20 per order | ₹0 |
| Equity intraday brokerage | ₹20 per order | Lower of ₹20 or 0.03% |
| Futures and options | ₹20 per order | ₹20 per order |
| Demat AMC | ₹25 a month + GST for BSDA clients with more than one demat account | ₹0 for individuals and HUFs |
| DP charge on sells | ₹15.34 per scrip per day on sells | ₹12.50 + GST per ISIN sold |
| Pledge | ₹0 | ₹15 + GST per ISIN |
| Call and trade | ₹20 + GST per order | ₹50 + GST per order |
| Auto square-off | ₹20 + GST after a margin shortfall | ₹20 + GST per order |
What the same trades cost on each broker
These examples add up brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, stamp duty, GST and the DP charge on a round trip (buy and sell). Delivery and intraday trades buy and sell ₹1,00,000 of shares once each. The options trade buys premium worth ₹50,000 and sells it for ₹60,000, with one lot per order. Amounts are rounded to the nearest paisa.
| Trade | 5paisa | Dhan |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery (₹1,00,000 buy and sell) | ₹285.02 | ₹237.23 |
| Intraday (₹1,00,000 buy and sell) | ₹82.68 | ₹82.68 |
| Options (₹50,000 buy, ₹60,000 sell) | ₹184.95 | ₹184.95 |
Delivery: Dhan costs ₹47.79 less (₹237.23 against ₹285.02). Intraday: the two cost the same (₹82.68). Options: the two cost the same (₹184.95). Your own order sizes and how often you trade decide which costs less, so test them in the calculator.
5paisa or Dhan: what to weigh
5paisa may suit you if:
- you place phone orders: call and trade is cheaper (₹20 + GST per order against ₹50 + GST per order)
Dhan may suit you if:
- you buy and sell delivery often (the ₹1,00,000 round trip costs ₹47.79 less here)
Both statements describe published charges, not a recommendation. Your own order sizes, how often you trade and how long you hold shares decide which costs more. Use the brokerage calculator to test your own numbers.
Full charge breakdowns
See every charge, worked examples and FAQs on the 5paisa charges page and the Dhan charges page. More pairs are on the broker comparisons hub.
5paisa vs Dhan: FAQs
Which is cheaper for delivery, 5paisa or Dhan?
Dhan on the ₹1,00,000 delivery example: ₹285.02 on 5paisa and ₹237.23 on Dhan. Delivery brokerage is ₹20 per order at 5paisa and ₹0 at Dhan.
Which has the lower AMC?
5paisa: ₹25 a month + GST for some BSDA clients. Dhan: ₹0.
How do F&O charges compare?
5paisa: ₹20 per order. Dhan: ₹20 per order. On the options example the round trip costs ₹184.95 on 5paisa and ₹184.95 on Dhan.
How do DP charges compare?
5paisa: ₹15.34 per scrip per day on sells. Dhan: ₹12.50 + GST per ISIN sold.
Is STT different between brokers?
No. STT is set by the government: 0.1% on buy and sell for delivery, 0.025% on the sell side for intraday, 0.05% on the sell side for futures and 0.15% on the sell premium for options. It is the same at every broker.
Sources
5paisa: 5paisa pricing page. Dhan: Dhan pricing page. STT, stamp duty, SEBI turnover fee and exchange transaction charges follow the rates set by the government, SEBI and the exchanges.
Brokerage, AMC and statutory charges change. This page is for information and education only, not investment advice.
