Best Demat App for Intraday Traders in India (2026)

Active intraday traders care about a fast, stable platform, good charts and flat per-order pricing. These apps handle high order volumes without lag and keep brokerage predictable.

Our top pick for this is Angel One — A full-featured app that blends discount pricing with research and advisory. Zero account opening, free first-year AMC and a feature-rich platform make it a strong all-rounder for Indian investors.

#NameScoreAccount OpeningDemat AMCDelivery BrokerageIntraday & F&O
3Angel One8.8/10₹0 (free)₹240 / yr (1st yr free)₹0 (free)₹20 or 0.25% (lower)
4Upstox8.6/10₹0 (free)₹300 / yr (1st yr free)₹20 / order₹20 or 0.1% (lower)
5Dhan8.5/10₹0 (free)₹0 (free)₹0 (free)₹20 or 0.03% (lower)
6Fyers8.3/10₹0 (free)₹0 (free)₹0 (free)₹20 or 0.03% (lower)
9Kotak Neo7.8/10₹0 (free)₹300 / yr₹0 (free)₹10–20 per order
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Angel One

A full-featured app that blends discount pricing with research and advisory. Zero account opening, free first-year AMC and a feature-rich platform make it a strong all-rounder for Indian investors.

8.8
/ 10
Account Opening
₹0 (free)
Demat AMC
₹240 / yr (1st yr free)
Delivery Brokerage
₹0 (free)
Intraday & F&O
₹20 or 0.25% (lower)
  • Free equity delivery
  • Research, advisory & smart-API
  • First-year AMC waived
  • Large branch + support network
  • Higher intraday % rate than peers
  • App can feel feature-heavy for beginners
  • Upsell of advisory products
4

Upstox

A fast, reliable discount broker backed by Ratan Tata and Tiger Global. Flat ₹20 trades, a snappy app and frequent free-account-opening offers make it a popular Zerodha alternative.

8.6
/ 10
Account Opening
₹0 (free)
Demat AMC
₹300 / yr (1st yr free)
Delivery Brokerage
₹20 / order
Intraday & F&O
₹20 or 0.1% (lower)
  • Frequent free account opening
  • Fast, stable app
  • Flat ₹20 trades
  • Good for intraday
  • Delivery is not free
  • AMC after first year
  • Fewer learning resources than Zerodha
5

Dhan

A trader-first platform that has won a loyal following for speed, free delivery and excellent options tools. Zero AMC and free equity delivery make it cheap to hold and great to trade.

8.5
/ 10
Account Opening
₹0 (free)
Demat AMC
₹0 (free)
Delivery Brokerage
₹0 (free)
Intraday & F&O
₹20 or 0.03% (lower)
  • Free equity delivery & zero AMC
  • Superb options/derivatives tools
  • Fast, modern platform
  • TradingView charts
  • Newer brand than Zerodha/Angel
  • Fewer offline support touchpoints
  • Geared to traders over absolute beginners
6

Fyers

A serious traders' platform with deep TradingView charting and a powerful API. Free delivery and zero AMC make it a low-cost choice for technically minded investors and algo traders.

8.3
/ 10
Account Opening
₹0 (free)
Demat AMC
₹0 (free)
Delivery Brokerage
₹0 (free)
Intraday & F&O
₹20 or 0.03% (lower)
  • Free delivery & zero AMC
  • Advanced TradingView charts
  • Strong API for algo traders
  • Clean web terminal
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Smaller user base
  • Less hand-holding for beginners
9

Kotak Neo

Kotak Securities' discount platform offering free intraday trades and a bank-backed 3-in-1 setup for Kotak customers, with a fast, redesigned app.

7.8
/ 10
Account Opening
₹0 (free)
Demat AMC
₹300 / yr
Delivery Brokerage
₹0 (free)
Intraday & F&O
₹10–20 per order
  • Free delivery on the Neo plan
  • Bank-backed 3-in-1 for Kotak users
  • Fast Neo app
  • Low intraday charges
  • ₹300/yr AMC
  • Best value if you bank with Kotak
  • Support can be slow

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Charges verified June 2026 from each broker's official site; they can change — confirm before opening. Information only, not financial advice.