API Accessible Brokers

API Accessible Brokers

Here’s a filtered list of Indian brokers that provide API integration services (either paid or free), including API Key access for algo trading or automated strategy execution

Brokers in India That Provide API Integration (With Key Access)

Broker Name	API Platform/Name	API Key Access	Free or Paid	Notes
	Kite Connect API	✅ Yes	❌ Paid (₹2000/month)	Most popular & stable
	Smart API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Supports Python, Node, Java
	Upstox API	✅ Yes (On Approval)	✅ Free	May Require Email Request
	Fyers API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Good Trading View Integration
	ANT API (Algo API)	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Easy API Access
	DhanHQ API’s	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Built For Algo Devs
	5paisa API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Fast, Stable, Multi-language
	Shoonya API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Zero Brokerage + Free API
	ProStocks API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Excellent For Scalping
	API Access (on request)	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Basic But Working
	m.Stock API (Beta)	⚠️ Limited access	✅Free (Request-Based)	Still Evolving
	Zebu API	✅ Yes	✅ Free	Lesser Known, Stable
	API (on request)	⚠️ Partial	May be paid	Needs Onboarding Call

Important Notes

API Key is typically generated after client on boarding and may require
Live account activation
Segment activation (Equity, F&O)
Approval or email request in some cases
Kite Connect (Zerodha) is the only one charging monthly (₹2000+GST).
Angel One, Alice Blue, Dhan, Shoonya, Fyers, 5paisa, etc.
Offer zero-cost APIs with full documentation

Best Brokers for API-Based Algo Trading

Rank	Broker	Best For
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Stability, Community, Ecosystem
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Free API, ANT Mobile + Web App, Strategy Execution
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Free API, Fast onboarding, Python-ready
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Modern platform, Mobile + Web + API UX
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Direct Trading View Strategy Execution
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐		Zero Brokerage + Free API = Cost Savings