Head-to-head
Groww vs Upstox: Beginner App vs Trader Platform
Groww and Upstox both charge flat per-order fees, but Groww optimises for simplicity while Upstox targets faster, more technical traders. Here is how they compare on pricing, platforms, APIs and support.
Pricing confirmation pending — verify on the official site before acting.
4.5/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Beginners and mutual-fund investors who want one simple app for everything. | Mobile-first traders and developers who use trading APIs. |
| Account opening | ₹0confirming | ₹0confirming |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹0confirming | ₹0confirming |
| Equity delivery | ₹20 per orderconfirming | ₹20 per orderconfirming |
| Intraday | ₹20 per orderconfirming | ₹20 per orderconfirming |
| Options | ₹20 per orderconfirming | ₹20 per orderconfirming |
| Futures | ₹20 per orderconfirming | ₹20 per orderconfirming |
| Mutual funds | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| IPO | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| US stocks | ✓ Supported | — |
Highlighted rows differ. “Confirming” means we haven't re-verified that figure yet — check the official pricing page.
Pick Groww if you want the simplest possible start — mutual funds, stocks and IPOs with minimal learning curve.
Pick Upstox if you trade actively, want better charts and speed, or plan to use trading APIs.
Our verdict
Beginners: Groww. Active traders and developers: Upstox.
Groww: strengths & weaknesses
What we like
- Easiest onboarding for first-time investors
- Stocks, MFs, IPOs and US stocks in one app
- Clean, modern mobile experience
- Free account opening
Watch out for
- Flat per-order pricing adds up for small trades
- Limited advanced charting vs Kite/TradingView depth
- Research content is basic
Upstox: strengths & weaknesses
What we like
- Free account opening
- Fast Pro web + mobile platforms
- Good API for algo traders
- Competitive flat pricing
Watch out for
- AMC and platform nuances change often — verify
- Support quality is inconsistent
- Margin-trading funding costs add up
FAQs
Groww vs Upstox for mutual funds?
Groww has the deeper mutual-fund experience (it started as an MF platform). Upstox supports MFs but traders are its core audience.