Is Nifty Paper Trade free? Free vs Pro explained
Signing up and exploring Nifty Paper Trade is free. Placing trades needs a one-time Pro unlock. Here's exactly what's free and what Pro includes.
Yes — creating an account and exploring the platform is free. You can sign up, browse live prices, open the option chain, study charts and see how everything works at no cost.
To place trades, you unlock Pro — a one-time payment of ₹999, yours for life (no subscription). Pro is what turns the practice account into a full trading simulator.
What's free
- Signing up and logging in
- Live index, stock and option prices
- Viewing the option chain, charts and watchlist
- Learning content in Learn and this Help Center
What Pro unlocks (one-time ₹999)
- Placing buy/sell trades on indices, stocks, options and commodities
- A large virtual cash balance to trade with — see virtual cash explained
- Strategy builder, backtesting and full portfolio & journal
- See the full list in what you get with Pro
FAQ
Is signing up really free?
Yes. Account creation and browsing live data cost nothing.
Is Pro a subscription?
No — it's a one-time ₹999 payment that unlocks trading for life. No recurring charges.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. You can explore the whole platform and see live prices free; you only need Pro to actually place trades.