Zerodha Kite

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At a glance

Editor score
Not yet scored
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
India-focused traders seeking free market access
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Technical charting
Yes
Founded
2010 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers equities, derivatives, commodities and other Indian-market instruments
- Includes interactive charts, technical indicators, alerts and GTT orders
- Offers web, iOS and Android access with no recurring platform subscription
Where it doesn't
- Limited to Indian markets on NSE, BSE and MCX
- Does not offer paper trading
- Brokerage and statutory charges vary by instrument and transaction

Our verdict on Zerodha Kite

Zerodha Kite is a web and mobile platform for investing and trading in Indian financial markets. It suits self-directed traders and investors who want market access without a recurring Kite subscription. Available on web, iOS and Android, Kite covers equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, IPOs, futures, options, commodities and currencies across NSE, BSE and MCX.

Its market tools center on watchlists, interactive charts with technical analysis tools, and price and volume alerts. Traders can place orders across equities, derivatives and commodities, use GTT conditional orders, and group multiple instruments with basket orders. Holdings, positions and portfolio views support monitoring investments alongside trading activity. The breadth is useful for people managing different Indian-market instruments in one platform, while its market coverage makes it a narrower fit for anyone seeking access beyond India.

Kite has no recurring platform subscription, but that does not mean every transaction is free: brokerage, exchange and statutory charges vary by instrument and transaction type. The published product details also specify two-factor compliance and support through email, phone, tickets and documentation. One meaningful limitation for learning or strategy practice is the absence of paper trading. Choose Kite if Indian markets, charting and a free platform subscription are priorities; consider another platform if you need simulated trading or markets outside NSE, BSE and MCX.

Zerodha Kite pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Zerodha Kite fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Asset classes	Equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, IPOs, futures, options, commodities, currencies
Markets	India (NSE, BSE, MCX)
Advanced order types	Yes
Technical charting	Yes
Mobile apps	Yes
Paper trading	No
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	2FA
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	zerodha.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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