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Zerodha Kite alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll investing and stock trading apps

Top picks

  • Groww logo

    Best overall

    Groww

    Free plan + paid

  • Upstox logo

    Best free option

    Upstox

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Zerodha Kite: annual demat maintenance charge after the first year for many accounts, and no research reports or stock recommendations. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zerodha Kite, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Groww currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Groww logoGrowwFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Android, iOS7 of 768.8
2Upstox logoUpstoxFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Android, iOS7 of 764.8
3Angel One logoAngel OneFree plan + paidLower of ₹20 or 0.1% per executed equity orderNoWeb, Android, iOS9 of 961.8
4ICICI Direct logoICICI DirectPaid₹999 one-time fee (Prime 999), 0.22% delivery brokerageNoWeb, iOS, Android9 of 942.3
5Motilal Oswal logoMotilal OswalFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
6Screener logoScreenerFree plan + paid₹4,999/yearNoWeb5 of 540.9
  1. Groww logo

    1. GrowwTop pick

    Best for: First-time investors in India who want mutual funds and stocks in one simple app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    A simpler app for beginners, with stocks, mutual funds and US stocks in one place and no account maintenance charge.

    Pros

    • No account opening or maintenance charges
    • Direct mutual funds and SIPs with zero commission
    • Beginner-friendly app that also covers US stocks and IPOs

    Cons

    • Equity delivery trades carry brokerage, unlike Zerodha's ₹0
    • Advanced trading tools are split into separate terminal products
    • Runs its own mutual funds alongside third-party ones
    Visit Groww Compare with Zerodha KiteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Groww a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Account opening
    ₹0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Account maintenance
    ₹0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Equity brokerage
    ₹20 or 0.1% per order, whichever is lower
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    50 million+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Mutual funds
    Direct funds at zero charges
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    MTF interest
    14.95% a year on the funded amount
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Pledge charge
    ₹20 per ISIN
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groww.in(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Upstox logo

    2. Upstox

    Best for: Indian traders who want flat-fee F&O trading with TradingView charts and API access

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    Similar flat ₹20 pricing and a TradingView-based chart option, with zero maintenance charge in the first year.

    Pros

    • Flat ₹20 maximum brokerage per order across segments
    • No brokerage on mutual funds and IPOs
    • TradingView charts and a trading API built in

    Cons

    • Equity delivery trades cost ₹20 per order, not free
    • Account maintenance charge applies after the first year
    • No research or stock advisory like a full-service broker
    Visit Upstox Compare with Zerodha KiteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Upstox a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Equity delivery brokerage
    ₹20 per executed order
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mutual funds and IPOs
    ₹0 brokerage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account maintenance
    ₹0 in the first year, then ₹300 + GST (non-BSDA)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Broking licence
    2010
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 crore+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Equity options brokerage
    Flat ₹20 per executed order
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account opening
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026upstox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Angel One logo

    3. Angel One

    Best for: Indian investors who want research and recommendations along with a low-cost trading app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    A full-service broker with research, advisory and a branch network, if you want recommendations as well as an app.

    Pros

    • Free account opening and no maintenance charge in year one
    • Research reports and stock recommendations included
    • No commission on mutual funds and IPO applications

    Cons

    • Free brokerage lasts only 30 days, then per-order fees apply
    • Recommendations and promotions can be pushy for self-directed investors
    • Maintenance charge applies after the first year
    Visit Angel One Compare with Zerodha KiteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Angel One a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Account opening
    ₹0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Introductory brokerage
    ₹0 for the first 30 days, up to ₹500
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Mutual funds and IPOs
    ₹0 commission
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Registered users
    3.8 crore+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Digital since
    2019
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Lower of ₹20 or 0.1% per executed equity order
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    F&O brokerage
    ₹20 per executed order
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Introductory offer
    ₹0 brokerage up to ₹500 for the first 30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
    AMC
    ₹0 for the first year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026angelone.in(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ICICI Direct logo

    4. ICICI Direct

    Best for: ICICI Bank customers in India who want trading linked directly to their savings account

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    Bank-linked 3-in-1 account and in-house research for ICICI Bank customers.

    Pros

    • 3-in-1 account invests straight from an ICICI Bank savings account
    • Very wide product range, from stocks and F&O to NPS and bonds
    • In-house research picks and learning content
    • Breeze API for algorithmic trading

    Cons

    • Brokerage is higher than discount brokers unless you buy a plan
    • Plan and fee structure is complicated to compare
    • Full 3-in-1 benefits need an ICICI Bank account
    Visit ICICI Direct Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ICICI Direct a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Account type
    3-in-1 (bank, trading, demat)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery brokerage
    From 0.07% on Prime plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mutual fund SIP
    From ₹100
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Breeze API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Products
    Stocks, IPOs, MFs, ETFs, bonds, F&O, NPS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    ₹999 one-time fee (Prime 999), 0.22% delivery brokerage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime 9999 plan
    ₹9,999 one-time fee, 0.07% delivery brokerage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime 4999 plan
    ₹4,999 one-time fee, 0.10% delivery brokerage
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iValue plan
    ₹20 per order for F&O, intraday and commodities
    Checked Nov 8, 2026icicidirect.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Motilal Oswal logo

    5. Motilal Oswal

    Best for: Indian investors who want research calls and a personal advisor alongside their trading account

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    Full-service broker with daily research calls and personal advisors, for investors who want guidance.

    Pros

    • Daily research recommendations for intraday, options and long-term picks
    • Wide product range, from stocks and F&O to PMS, bonds and US stocks
    • Large branch and advisor network for in-person help
    • Free account opening

    Cons

    • Brokerage is usually higher than at discount brokers like Zerodha or Groww
    • Research-led selling and advisor calls won't suit purely self-directed traders
    • Pricing depends on the plan and is harder to compare than a flat fee
    Visit Motilal Oswal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Motilal Oswal a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Founded
    1987
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motilaloswal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account opening
    ₹0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motilaloswal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AMC
    ₹0 for the first year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motilaloswal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Branches
    2,500+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motilaloswal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    40 lakh+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026motilaloswal.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Screener logo

    6. Screener

    Best for: Long-term investors in Indian stocks who screen on fundamentals and read financials closely

    Free plan + paidWeb

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zerodha Kite

    Free deep fundamental research and screens for Indian stocks before you place trades.

    Pros

    • Ten years of financials and ratios on every listed Indian company
    • Flexible query-style screens, plus thousands shared by other users
    • Generous free tier; Premium is a single yearly fee

    Cons

    • Covers Indian stocks only, with no US or global markets
    • Little technical charting compared with trading platforms
    • Research only: you need a separate broker to trade
    Visit Screener Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Screener a good Zerodha Kite alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    ₹0/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screener.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    ₹4,999/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screener.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Data history
    10 years
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screener.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    48 hours
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screener.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Mittal Analytics
    Checked Nov 8, 2026screener.in(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zerodha Kite alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Groww logo

Best Zerodha Kite alternative for most people

Groww

A simpler app for beginners, with stocks, mutual funds and US stocks in one place and no account maintenance charge.

Upstox logo

Best Zerodha Kite alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Upstox

Similar flat ₹20 pricing and a TradingView-based chart option, with zero maintenance charge in the first year.

Angel One logo

Best Zerodha Kite alternative for iPhone and Android

Angel One

A full-service broker with research, advisory and a branch network, if you want recommendations as well as an app.

ICICI Direct logo

Best Zerodha Kite alternative for working in the browser

ICICI Direct

Bank-linked 3-in-1 account and in-house research for ICICI Bank customers.

Zerodha Kite alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zerodha Kite?

Groww ranks first right now. A simpler app for beginners, with stocks, mutual funds and US stocks in one place and no account maintenance charge. Upstox and Angel One follow it in our ranking.

Zerodha Kite vs Groww: what's the difference?

Both Zerodha Kite and Groww are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, Android and iOS.

Is Zerodha Kite free?

Zerodha Kite is free with paid plans. Equity delivery brokerage: ₹0; Intraday and F&O brokerage: ₹20 or 0.03% per order, whichever is lower; Intraday brokerage: ₹20 or 0.03% per executed order, whichever is lower; Options brokerage: Flat ₹20 per executed order. Checked on Zerodha Kite's own site, November 2026.

How much do Zerodha Kite alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Zerodha Kite alternatives: Angel One, Lower of ₹20 or 0.1% per executed equity order; ICICI Direct, ₹999 one-time fee (Prime 999), 0.22% delivery brokerage; Screener, ₹4,999/year. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Zerodha Kite?

Yes. Groww (free plan + paid), Upstox (free plan + paid), Angel One (free plan + paid) and Motilal Oswal (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zerodha Kite?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Zerodha Kite?

The complaints we hear most: annual demat maintenance charge after the first year for many accounts; no research reports or stock recommendations; mutual funds live in a separate Coin app rather than inside Kite.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zerodha Kite, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.