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Choosing between Motilal Oswal and Wealthfront depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Motilal Oswal is headquartered in Mumbai, India, while Wealthfront operates from Palo Alto, USA. Motilal Oswal has the longer track record, established in 1987, compared to Wealthfront which was founded in 2011. 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
Wealthfront
Motilal Oswal (3.3/5) and Wealthfront (3.2/5) are closely matched. Motilal Oswal has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Motilal Oswal
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Wealthfront
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Motilal Oswal
$0 vs $500
Motilal Oswal
Wealthfront
Motilal Oswal
Wealthfront
Motilal Oswal holds licences from SEBI. Wealthfront is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. Motilal Oswal additionally covers Crypto, Commodities, Indices.
Motilal Oswal supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor. Wealthfront offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Motilal Oswal requires no minimum deposit, while Wealthfront sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Motilal Oswal accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Motilal Oswal at 3.26/5 and Wealthfront at 3.24/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Motilal Oswal leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Motilal Oswal (3.3/5) and Wealthfront (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Motilal Oswal offers spreads from 0 pips, while Wealthfront starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Motilal Oswal requires a minimum deposit of $0. Wealthfront requires $500.
Motilal Oswal is regulated by SEBI, while Wealthfront holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Motilal Oswal supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor. Wealthfront 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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