Zerodha API Cost & Algo Trading Charges Explained (2026)
Zerodha API cost breakdown: Kite Connect ₹500/mo, static IP ₹200/mo, brokerage, taxes and total monthly budget for zerodha algo trading in India.
Zerodha API cost (Kite Connect)
Kite Connect developer subscription is typically ₹500/month per API app (verify current Zerodha pricing). This unlocks order placement, historical data endpoints and OAuth login — it is separate from your trading brokerage.
Static IP cost for Zerodha algo trading
SEBI requires whitelisted static IP for API orders. Algo-IP dedicated IPv4 is ₹200/month; IPv6 dual-stack is ₹99/month. One IP covers Zerodha REST + WebSocket for a single account strategy.
Sample monthly budgets
- Minimal Zerodha algo: Kite Connect ₹500 + Algo-IP IPv6 ₹99 = ₹599/month (+ VPS optional)
- Standard production: Kite Connect ₹500 + Algo-IP IPv4 ₹200 + VPS ₹400 = ₹1,100/month
- Multi-strategy desk: multiple IPs + Multi-Broker Hub for failover
Trading charges (brokerage) — not API fees
Zerodha brokerage on executed trades (equity intraday, F&O per lot) is billed separately on your ledger. API cost and brokerage are different buckets — budget both.
How to reduce total algo trading charges
- Start with IPv6 static IP (₹99) if Zerodha whitelist accepts it
- Run bot on existing PC before paying for VPS
- Avoid duplicate Kite Connect apps unless you need isolation
- Use wallet auto-renew on Algo-IP to prevent IP expiry mid-session