Zerodha — Free Service Overview
Zerodha is a free Investing & Trading service. Browse features, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About Zerodha
Zerodha
Zerodha is a investing trading product operated by Zerodha Broking Limited, headquartered in Bengaluru, India, launched in 2010. Pricing anchors at ₹20 per executed order (flat) on intraday and F&O; ₹0 on equity delivery, the corporate parent is Zerodha Capital Pvt. Ltd. (private (bootstrapped, no outside funding)), and the 2025-2026 differentiator is the same item highlighted in Quick facts: Zerodha's 2025-2026 lead is being India's largest retail broker by active clients (1+ crore) without any outside funding, deepening its ecosystem with Streak algo trading and the Rainmatter-backed fintech network.
Quick facts
- Operator: Zerodha Broking Limited
- Corporate parent: Zerodha Capital Pvt. Ltd.
- Public-market status: private (bootstrapped, no outside funding)
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
- Founded: 2010
- Anchor 2026 price: ₹20 per executed order (flat) on intraday and F&O; ₹0 on equity delivery
- Free tier or trial: ₹0 brokerage on equity delivery trades; demat AMC is free for the first year on the basic account
- Jurisdiction: Indian SEBI broker regulations and Income Tax Act
- 2025-2026 differentiator: Zerodha's 2025-2026 lead is being India's largest retail broker by active clients (1+ crore) without any outside funding, deepening its ecosystem with Streak algo trading and the Rainmatter-backed fin...
What is Zerodha?
Zerodha launched in 2010 as a investing trading product from Zerodha Broking Limited. The 2026 product surface spans Web (Kite), iOS, Android, API, with a feature set centred on kite web and mobile trading platform with tradingview charting, console for portfolio analytics and tax p&l reports, and coin app for commission-free direct mutual funds. Subger tracks Zerodha inside its broader investing trading catalog; the dedicated true-price page layers historical renewal-price data on top.
Why choose Zerodha
Account and licensing
Zerodha differentiates on kite web and mobile trading platform with tradingview charting and console for portfolio analytics and tax p&l reports. In context: the product is headquartered in Bengaluru, India and operates under Indian SEBI broker regulations and Income Tax Act, which shapes how the team designs the catalog / coverage / feature ladder. For 2026 buyers, the headline question is whether kite web and mobile trading platform with tradingview charting matches actual usage patterns — and the investing trading category hub benchmarks how Zerodha stacks up against the rest of the category on this dimension.
Product features
Beyond the headline, Zerodha ships coin app for commission-free direct mutual funds, streak for no-code algorithmic strategies, and sentinel for price alerts across nse, bse and mcx, plus varsity educational content (free, in-depth markets education). These are the practical levers that decide whether the subscription pays back month-to-month. Subger's renewal-price tracker spotlights any tier where the steady-state price diverges sharply from the promotional first-year rate — see the true-price page for Zerodha.
Pricing and ecosystem
Zerodha runs 4 pricing tiers from Equity delivery (₹0 brokerage) up to Coin (mutual funds) (₹0). The Zerodha Streak tier at ₹20 per executed order (flat) on intraday and F&O; ₹0 on equity delivery is the most-purchased anchor — see the pricing table for the full ladder and the renewal-price tracker for first-year vs. renewal math. Active promo codes are tracked on the Zerodha promo page.
Pricing in 2026
Zerodha's current 2026 ladder, with anchor figures in their primary billing currency:
| Tier | Anchor price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Equity delivery | ₹0 brokerage | Zero brokerage on long-term equity purchases |
| Intraday / F&O / commodities | ₹20 flat per order | Lower of ₹20 or 0.03% per order |
| Zerodha Streak | From ₹990/month | Algo trading and backtesting platform add-on |
| Coin (mutual funds) | ₹0 | Direct mutual-fund investments through Coin app |
The renewal-price delta — the gap between promotional first-year and steady-state pricing — is tracked on the dedicated true-price page for Zerodha. Active promotional codes are listed on the Zerodha promo page.
Zerodha apps and platform support
Zerodha ships across the following surfaces in 2026:
| Surface | Supported |
|---|---|
| Mobile (iOS, Android, wearables) | iOS, Android |
| Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) | Not supported |
| Web browser | Web (Kite) |
| TV and streaming devices | Not supported |
| Console | Not supported |
| Other surfaces and integrations | API |
If you cancel and want to keep an existing account on a new device, see the Zerodha cancellation guide for account-retention details.
Account, licensing and security
Zerodha operates under Indian SEBI broker regulations and Income Tax Act via Zerodha Broking Limited. Kite web and mobile trading platform with TradingView charting and console for portfolio analytics and tax p&l reports are the core differentiators on the account side; investors and account-holders should also weigh deposit insurance, regulatory supervision and operational maturity. The investing trading category hub benchmarks providers across these dimensions.
Use cases Zerodha fits
- Indian retail investors wanting ₹0 brokerage on long-term equity holdings
- Active intraday traders accepting flat ₹20-per-order fees
- Mutual-fund investors using Coin for commission-free direct plans
- Algo-curious traders adopting Streak for no-code strategy backtesting
If none of these matches your situation, the investing trading category hub ranks alternatives that may fit better.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zerodha cost in 2026?
Zerodha's ladder starts at Equity delivery (₹0 brokerage), with the anchor reference at ₹20 per executed order (flat) on intraday and F&O; ₹0 on equity delivery and top tier Coin (mutual funds) at ₹0. Full breakdown in the pricing table and renewal-price math on the true-price page.
Does Zerodha have a free tier or trial?
₹0 brokerage on equity delivery trades; demat AMC is free for the first year on the basic account See the pricing table for the entry-paid step, and the Zerodha deal page for current promo discounts.
Who owns and operates Zerodha?
Zerodha is operated by Zerodha Broking Limited. The corporate parent is Zerodha Capital Pvt. Ltd., with the product headquartered in Bengaluru, India and launched in 2010. Public-market status: private (bootstrapped, no outside funding).
Where is Zerodha headquartered?
Zerodha runs out of Bengaluru, India. It is governed by Indian SEBI broker regulations and Income Tax Act.
What's the 2025-2026 differentiator for Zerodha?
Zerodha's 2025-2026 lead is being India's largest retail broker by active clients (1+ crore) without any outside funding, deepening its ecosystem with Streak algo trading and the Rainmatter-backed fintech network.
How do I cancel Zerodha?
Cancellation flows for web, iOS and Android are documented step-by-step in the Zerodha cancellation guide. Time the cancellation before the renewal date to avoid the next billing cycle.
Are there Zerodha promo codes or seasonal discounts?
Subger tracks active promo codes and seasonal deals on the Zerodha promo page. Family / multi-user variants (where they exist) are listed in the pricing ladder above.
What devices does Zerodha run on?
Zerodha ships on Web (Kite), iOS, Android, API. The platforms table above lists every supported surface.
How does Zerodha compare with other investing trading options?
Fit depends on geography, ecosystem and ladder economics. The investing trading category hub on Subger benchmarks alternatives across price ladder, free tier, feature breadth and ecosystem.
How does Subger track Zerodha pricing?
Subger pulls Zerodha's public price card and layers historical renewal-price data so you can see when a promo first-year price falls off. See the true-price page for the delta between teaser and steady-state pricing.
Get started with Zerodha
Pick a tier from the pricing table above that matches your usage. The Zerodha Streak tier at ₹20 per executed order (flat) on intraday and F&O; ₹0 on equity delivery is the most-purchased anchor for 2026 subscribers. If you're shopping around, browse the investing trading category hub to benchmark alternatives, and check the Zerodha deal page for current promotional pricing before committing.
Before finalising, do three things: read the renewal-price math on the true-price page for Zerodha so the first-year promo doesn't catch you out at renewal; verify the device and platform support against the surfaces you actually use day to day; and bookmark the cancellation guide so you know how to exit cleanly if usage drops. Zerodha is a investing trading purchase that benefits from the same disciplined renewal-tracking habit Subger applies to every subscription in the catalog.
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Pricing
| Regional pricing | Equity Delivery | Intraday/F&O |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳IndiaINR | ₹0.00 | ₹0.00 |
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