Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Octa vs Zerodha
Octa vs Zerodha: the differences
| Compare |  Octa |  Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0 | ₹0 |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Bonds, ETFs, Funds, Futures, Options, Stocks |
| Regulators | CySEC | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | Free withdrawals |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, OctaTrader, CTrader | Coin, Console, Kite |
| Minimum deposit | $25 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | ₹300 |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.9% | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | ₹20 |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:30 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Zerodha scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Octa offers CySEC.
- Regulators: only Zerodha offers Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- Founded is lower at Zerodha: 2010 vs 2011.
- Markets: only Octa offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
- Markets: only Zerodha offers Bonds, ETFs, Funds.
- Platforms: only Octa offers MT4, MT5, OctaTrader.
- Platforms: only Zerodha offers Coin, Console, Kite.
- Features: only Octa offers Crypto.
- Features: only Zerodha offers Demo account, Mobile app.
Our verdict on each
Octa
Octa suits traders who want a regulated EU broker with a small entry amount and no account costs. It pairs a minimum deposit of $25 with a stock trade fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0, backed by CySEC and EU investor compensation.
Zerodha
Zerodha suits Indian investors who place their own orders and want trading costs kept down. The stock trade fee is INR 0 and the account fee is INR 300, so the bill lands on holding an account and on derivatives rather than on the shares. Platforms for placing orders are Coin, Console and Kite.
Score breakdown
| Area | Octa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Fees of $0 on shares, $0 inactivity charge and No deposit or withdrawal fees, against a minimum deposit of $25. | 9.1Equity orders cost INR 0 in brokerage, but the account fee of INR 300 and INR 20 on an options contract add up. |
| Offer | 9.4 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 8.8 | 8.8 |
What each covers
| Markets | Octa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Octa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| India | Not confirmed | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) INZ000031633 |
Where these facts come from
Octa
- octaeu.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.octapk.info: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- wikifx.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradersunion.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Zerodha
- zerodha.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sebi.gov.in: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- chittorgarh.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- tradebrains.in: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Octa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free, Low feesCovers more |
| Legal entity | Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd | Zerodha Broking Limited |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010Lower |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Octa | Zerodha | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $25at the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | ₹300highest quarter | ₹0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.9%above the median | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | ₹20at the median | ₹20 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Octa
Pros
- No stock trade fee, at $0, while the broker operates a commission free model
- Inactivity fee of $0, so dormant balances are not drained
- Deposit and withdrawal charges are clear: No deposit or withdrawal fees
Cons
- Minimum deposit of $25 is above the site median of €4.64
- EUR/USD spread of 0.9% sits in commission free pricing, so cost is built into the spread
- Retail accounts that lose money sit at 66%
Zerodha
Pros
- One account covers bonds, etfs and funds, so shares, funds, bonds, options and futures sit with a single provider.
- Oversight comes from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in India, with Zerodha Broking Limited as the named legal entity.
- Withdrawals carry no charge, and demo account and mobile app includes a demo account and a mobile app, so a new user can practise before funding.
Cons
- The account fee of INR 300 ranks 107 of 138 brands on that measure, above the site median of €0.
- Options contracts are charged INR 20, so the low equity cost does not carry over to derivatives.
- Crypto is not among its markets (bonds, etfs and funds), so digital asset traders need a second provider.
Who each suits
Octa
Who it suits
- Traders who want a CySEC regulated EU broker and value compensation cover
- Forex and CFD traders who prefer commission free pricing in the spread
- Anyone who wants to fund an account without deposit or withdrawal charges
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit of $0 is lower than Octa's
- eToro, whose markets list of stocks, etfs and forex includes shares and ETFs that Octa does not cover
Zerodha
Who it suits
- Indian investors placing their own share, fund and bond orders, with Coin, Console and Kite available to trade on.
- Newcomers who want to try a demo account and a mobile app, both listed in demo account and mobile app.
- Derivatives traders who can absorb INR 20 on an options contract and want funds, bonds and equities in one place.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, for readers who want forex, CFDs and crypto in one account, since stocks, etfs and forex covers that wider asset list.
- Vantage, for light traders who would rather pay an account fee of $0 than INR 300.
- eToro, for readers who only compare the equity charge, since its stock trade fee is also $0.
Country by country
| Country | Octa | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| India | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Octa
How much does Octa charge to open and use an account?+
The stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so holding an open position costs nothing extra. Octa runs a commission free model, which means the trading cost sits in the spread rather than in a separate commission. Funding in and out carries No deposit or withdrawal fees.
Who regulates Octa and what protection does it carry?+
Octa is regulated by CySEC in Cyprus, and the contracting entity is Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd. Client money is covered by the EU investor compensation scheme, and the stated limit is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. Read the cover as a cap: it marks the point above which a claim falls outside the scheme.
Zerodha
What does Zerodha charge to buy and sell shares?+
The stock trade fee is INR 0, and Zerodha ranks 1 of 161 brands on that measure, so equity dealing sits at the cheap end of the table. Derivatives are priced apart from equities, with an options contract charged INR 20, so the headline equity cost is not the whole bill.
Is there an account fee, and how does it compare?+
Yes. The account fee is INR 300, which places Zerodha at 107 of 138 on the account fee table, well below its stock trade fee ranking of 1 of 161. Withdrawals, by contrast, cost nothing. Holding the account open is the pricier side of this cost profile, while dealing through it ranks well.
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