Try every stock broker's app.
See every hidden charge.
Then choose wisely.

Every trade has a few layers. First your stock broker's own brokerage, then statutory charges the broker cannot waive: Securities Transaction Tax (STT), the exchange transaction charge, the SEBI turnover fee, stamp duty on the buy side, 18% GST, and a DP charge when you sell delivery shares. On a small delivery trade the statutory charges often add up to more than the brokerage itself.

It depends on how you trade. Most discount brokers charge zero on equity delivery and a flat ₹20 (or 0.03%, whichever is lower) on intraday and F&O, but they differ on AMC, DP charges and account-opening fees. There is no single cheapest stock broker for everyone, so use the Compare page to run your exact trade across all five and see the real numbers.

A demat account holds your shares in electronic form, and a linked trading account lets you place orders. You need both to buy or sell stocks on the NSE or BSE. Opening one is free with several stock brokers, though some charge a yearly account maintenance fee (AMC).

Neither. BrokerWisely is an educational cost-comparison tool. It is not a stock broker, it is not a SEBI-registered adviser, and it never gives stock tips or buy, sell or hold recommendations. It only shows you, factually, what each broker charges so you can choose the account that fits how you invest.

No. Each simulation is an original, training-only recreation of how a stock broker's app looks and feels, so you can get a sense of it before you commit. It is not the real app and is not affiliated with the broker. We use each broker's colour and real terminology only so the experience feels familiar.

It is the same fund with the same manager. A Regular plan carries a higher expense ratio, which quietly compounds into a large gap over the years. A Direct plan has a lower expense ratio, so more of your money stays invested. The Mutual Funds page shows the gap on your own numbers.

Most accounts open online within a few hours to about 48 hours after you e-sign with your Aadhaar. You mainly need your PAN, Aadhaar, a bank proof and a photo. The account-opening checklist lists everything and the step-by-step process.