Head to head · Legal practice & compliance management
Indian Kanoon vs SCC Online
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Indian Kanoon rates highest.
| Compare | Indian Kanoon | SCC Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Legal practice & compliance management | Legal practice & compliance management |
| Vendor | Indian Kanoon | EBC |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free | Pay as you go |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2008 | 1969 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Indian Kanoon: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Case and matter management
- Court hearing tracking with e-Courts sync
- Document management
- Time tracking and billing
- Contract drafting, review and repository
- Compliance calendar and filings
SCC Online: pros & cons
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +57 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Case and matter management
- Court hearing tracking with e-Courts sync
- Document management
- Time tracking and billing
- Contract drafting, review and repository
- Compliance calendar and filings
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Indian Kanoon or SCC Online?+
Indian Kanoon scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Indian Kanoon has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Indian Kanoon cheaper than SCC Online?+
Indian Kanoon starts at Free and SCC Online at Pay as you go. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Indian Kanoon to SCC Online?+
Most legal practice & compliance management products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

