BROKER COMPARISON · FY26
Angel One vs IIFL Securities — which is cheaper + better for you?
We compared Angel One and IIFL Securities across the 9 dimensions that actually matter to Indian retail traders: brokerage (equity delivery, intraday, futures, options), AMC, account opening, platform UX, API, research depth, and mutual-fund flow. Rates verified against FY26 official pricing pages.
TL;DR
Angel One
Full-service broker with flat-fee pricing — ISO 27001 compliant research + advisory.
IIFL Securities
Full-service broker with research + wealth-management tie-ins.
Brokerage rates (FY26)
| Segment | Angel One | IIFL Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Equity delivery | Free | 0.25% |
| Equity intraday | ₹20 or 0.03% (lower) | 0.025% |
| Futures | ₹20 or 0.03% (lower) | 0.015% |
| Options | ₹20/order | 0.015% |
| AMC / year | ₹240 | ₹250 |
| Account opening | Free | Free |
On top of brokerage add exchange transaction charges, STT, GST (18% on brokerage + exchange), SEBI turnover fee, and stamp duty. Use our F&O cost calculator for real break-even math.
1987 · Mumbai
Angel One
Platforms
Angel One mobile · SpeedPro desktop
API
SmartAPI — free, REST + WebSocket, official.
Mutual funds
both
Highlights
- + In-house research with SEBI-registered analysts
- + SmartAPI is robust and free
- + Full-service offerings (PMS, loans) if you want them
Downsides
- − AMC at ₹240/yr from year 2 (year 1 free)
- − UI still feels legacy on desktop
1995 · Mumbai
IIFL Securities
Platforms
IIFL Markets app · TT desktop
API
No official API
Mutual funds
both
Highlights
- + Broker-assisted advisory if you want a human
- + Established brand since 1995
Downsides
- − Percentage-based brokerage far more expensive than discount peers for active traders
- − No free API
Verdict — which one should you pick?
- Long-term delivery investor: Angel One is cheaper. You save approximately ₹50 per executed order at typical turnover.
- Active F&O trader: IIFL Securities is cheaper. You save approximately ₹17 per executed order at typical turnover.
- Lowest ongoing cost (AMC): Angel One (₹240/yr)
- Wants an API: Angel One (SmartAPI — free, REST + WebSocket, official.)
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