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C 7 Traders

5.9/10

Zerodha

6.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals1.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while Zerodha was established in 2010 and is based in India. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while Zerodha is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zerodha has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $0 at Zerodha.

Zerodha wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationUnregulatedSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange
Founded20142010
CountryVanuatuIndia
Clients10,000+1,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and Zerodha, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Zerodha has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at C 7 Traders). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Zerodha charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, Zerodha scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Zerodha wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Zerodha supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which Zerodha does not offer. Zerodha edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Zerodha wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and Zerodha compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Zerodha supports 1 (bank transfer). C 7 Traders uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. C 7 Traders scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and Zerodha offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and Zerodha supports 13, giving Zerodha broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersZerodha
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce