Head to head · Income tax & TDS software
ClearTax ITR vs Income Tax e-Filing Portal
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. ClearTax ITR rates highest.
Self and expert-assisted income tax filing for individuals and businesses.
Official government portal for ITR filing and tax services.
| Compare | ClearTax ITR | Income Tax e-Filing Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Income tax & TDS software | Income tax & TDS software |
| Vendor | Clear | Income Tax Department |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2011 | 2021 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
ClearTax ITR: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked income tax & tds software options in our catalogue
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- ITR-1 to ITR-7 preparation and e-filing
- TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q) with FVU validation
- Form 16 and 16A generation
- Tax audit reports (3CA/3CB/3CD)
- Bulk client management
- AIS/26AS import and reconciliation
Income Tax e-Filing Portal: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- ITR-1 to ITR-7 preparation and e-filing
- TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q) with FVU validation
- Form 16 and 16A generation
- Tax audit reports (3CA/3CB/3CD)
- Bulk client management
- AIS/26AS import and reconciliation
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, ClearTax ITR or Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+
ClearTax ITR scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is ClearTax ITR cheaper than Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+
ClearTax ITR starts at Free plan and Income Tax e-Filing Portal at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from ClearTax ITR to Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+
Most income tax & tds software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.