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Dhan vs Groww

Dhan lands on Worth it, and Groww lands on Depends.

Dhan

dhan.co

Worth it
Confidence: Medium

Buy if you are an India-based investor or active trader who wants flat ₹20 orders, fast execution, and broad market access.

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Groww

groww.app

Depends
Confidence: Medium

A reasonable pick for first-time Indian investors doing SIPs and occasional stock buys, given its simplicity and scale.

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Dhan versus Groww
CompareDhanGroww
VerdictWorth itDepends
Best forActive intraday and F&O tradersFirst-time Indian investors
Who it's not forTraders who need fast, issue-resolving supportActive F&O traders needing advanced tools
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.Bug bounty, named CISO, and published security practices . but a 2026 auth-bypass CVE exists in the Android app; unverified breach claims circulate on social media.
Support qualityRepeated unresolved-support complaints on forumsTrustpilot reviews call service poor
Public sentimentTraders praise Dhan's low costs and execution speed but complain about support resolution and occasional connectivity drops.³Users like the simplicity but frequently complain about fees, trading glitches, and poor service.12
Biggest gotchaUsers report support emails get replies but issues stay unresolved.⁴Reddit threads allege undisclosed fees; verify the full charge breakdown before trading14

Pick Dhan when

  • Active intraday and F&O traders
  • Cost-conscious long-term investors
  • Algo traders using APIs
  • Beginners wanting zero-AMC accounts

When Dhan is not a fit

  • Traders who need fast, issue-resolving support
  • Non-Indian residents . SEBI-regulated, India-only
  • Anyone relying on call-and-trade ordering
  • Users who cannot tolerate exchange connectivity drops

Pick Groww when

  • First-time Indian investors
  • Direct mutual fund / SIP investors
  • Occasional delivery-equity buyers
  • Mobile-first users

When Groww is not a fit

  • Active F&O traders needing advanced tools
  • Anyone outside India (PAN/KYC required)
  • Users who need responsive customer support
  • Traders unwilling to accept app-level security risk

Sources

  1. Dhan Pricing & Brokerage Chargesdhan.co
    official
  2. Dhan Review 2026 . Chittorgarhchittorgarh.com
    review
  3. Broker Review: Dhan (Moneylicious Securities)reddit.com
    review
  4. AMA with the Dhan Teamreddit.com
    review
  5. Dhan . Verified Reviews from Actual Traderstradingview.com
    review
  6. Dhan: Share Market Trading App . App Storeapps.apple.com
    review
  7. Dhan: Stock Market Trading App . Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  8. Dhan's platform outpaces industry . AWS case studyaws.amazon.com
    news
  9. Dhan turns unicorn with $120M fundraisem.economictimes.com
    news
  10. DhanHQ v2 API Documentationdhanhq.co
    official
  11. Dhan API Static IP: Fix Your Cloud Bot After the SEBI Deadlinequotaguard.com
    news
  12. Trustpilot reviews of groww.intrustpilot.com
    review
  13. Groww hidden fees is off the limits now . Redditreddit.com
    review
  14. Groww's Pricing Scam . hidden brokerage fees . Redditreddit.com
    review
  15. Switching from Groww to Zerodha . Redditreddit.com
    review
  16. Groww on Google Playplay.google.com
    official