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Motilal Oswal
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Choosing between Motilal Oswal and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Motilal Oswal is headquartered in Mumbai, India, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to Motilal Oswal which was founded in 1987. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Motilal Oswal
Bestinvest
Motilal Oswal is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Motilal Oswal offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Motilal Oswal
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Motilal Oswal
Bestinvest
Motilal Oswal
Bestinvest
Motilal Oswal holds licences from SEBI. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Motilal Oswal additionally covers Crypto, Commodities, Indices.
Motilal Oswal supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Motilal Oswal requires no minimum deposit, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Motilal Oswal accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Motilal Oswal at 3.26/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Motilal Oswal leads overall with a clear advantage.
Motilal Oswal scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Motilal Oswal holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Motilal Oswal offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Motilal Oswal requires a minimum deposit of $0. Bestinvest requires $0.
Motilal Oswal is regulated by SEBI, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
Motilal Oswal supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor. Bestinvest supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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