1. ClearTax GST
Clear · Bengaluru · GST software · 4.7/5
GST return filing, reconciliation and e-invoicing for businesses and CAs.
₹999/mo
Free trial
GST software · Alternatives
Best Hostbooks GST alternatives in India (2026)
Hostbooks GST is a gst software product from HostBooks, Gurugram, priced at ₹999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 19 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hostbooks GST are ClearTax GST (₹999/mo), LegalRaasta GST (₹999/mo), Saral GST (₹4,000/mo), TaxCloud (₹3,000/mo) and EasyGST (₹3,000/mo). GSTZen is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹999/month.
Why businesses look for a Hostbooks GST alternative
There is no free plan
Hostbooks GST has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Hostbooks GST starts at ₹999/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Hostbooks GST alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hostbooks GST's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hostbooks GST (current) | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | ClearTax GST | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  LegalRaasta GST | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Saral GST | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  TaxCloud | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  EasyGST | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  ExpressGST | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  KDK Spectrum | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Gen GST | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Cleartax TaxCloud India | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Webtel Web-GST | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Marg GST | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  SAG Infotech Genius | ₹12,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  GSTZen | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Busy GST | ₹5,000/360 days | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  TaxAdda GST | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho GST | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Masters India autoTax | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Cygnet GSP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Octa GST | ₹2,000/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Anrok | $100 per market/month (Starter); $50 for eCommerce | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Hostbooks GST alternatives in detail
2. LegalRaasta GST
LegalRaasta · New Delhi · GST software · 4.4/5
GST filing software with e-way bills and reconciliation.
₹999/mo
Free trial
3. Saral GST
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · GST software · 4.7/5
GST return preparation and filing for businesses and CAs.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹3,001/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
4. TaxCloud
Clear · Bengaluru · GST software · 4.6/5
Practice suite for CAs covering ITR, GST and TDS.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹2,001/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
5. EasyGST
Easy GST · Noida · GST software · 4.5/5
Return filing and reconciliation for tax practitioners.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹2,001/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
6. ExpressGST
KDK Softwares · Jaipur · GST software · 4.6/5
Online GST return filing and 2B reconciliation.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹2,001/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
7. KDK Spectrum
KDK Softwares · Jaipur · GST software · 4.7/5
Income tax, TDS and GST software for tax professionals.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
8. Gen GST
SAG Infotech · Jaipur · GST software · 4.6/5
GST billing, return filing and e-way bill software.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹4,001/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
9. Cleartax TaxCloud India
Clear · Bengaluru · GST software · 4.3/5
ITR and TDS filing practice software for professionals.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹2,001/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
10. Webtel Web-GST
Webtel Electrosoft · New Delhi · GST software · 4.5/5
GST, TDS and XBRL compliance software.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hostbooks GST
- Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
Hostbooks GST alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Hostbooks GST alternative
- Count your GSTINs and suppliers. Reconciliation value scales with supplier count; a business with fifty suppliers rarely needs a dedicated tool.
- Check the filing path: direct GSP integration is faster and more reliable than JSON upload through the portal.
- For CA firms, look for client-level dashboards, multi-user roles and bulk operations rather than a single-business product.
Hostbooks GST alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hostbooks GST in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hostbooks GST on App Advisor are ClearTax GST (₹999/mo), LegalRaasta GST (₹999/mo), Saral GST (₹4,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hostbooks GST, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hostbooks GST?+
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: GSTZen (Free plan), Busy GST (₹5,000/360 days), TaxAdda GST (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hostbooks GST?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, ClearTax GST starts lowest at ₹999/mo, compared with ₹999/mo for Hostbooks GST. GSTZen also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Hostbooks GST?+
Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including ClearTax GST (₹999/mo), LegalRaasta GST (₹999/mo), Saral GST (₹4,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Hostbooks GST vs ClearTax GST: which is better?+
ClearTax GST is the closest match to Hostbooks GST in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hostbooks GST alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in gst software or a category Hostbooks GST also covers, and HostBooks's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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