These are the GST tools that prepare and file returns from inside the product. We ranked them on return coverage, reconciliation before filing, multi-GSTIN handling and price. Finexo GST isn't on this list because it doesn't file returns — many firms reconcile and track in Finexo, then file here or on the GST portal.
| # | Software | Strongest at | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SPEQTA GST | Widest return coverage | On request (CA free offer advertised) | 4.3 |
| 02 | Saral GST | GSP-backed filing | On request | 4.4 |
| 03 | Express GST | Cloud filing + IMS | On request | 4.2 |
| 04 | Optotax | Cloud filing for many clients | ₹5,990/year + GST | 4.3 |
| 05 | Spectrum Cloud | GST + TDS + ITR | ₹27,000/year (vendor claim) | 4.4 |
| 06 | Octa GST | Published price | ₹25,000/year (Standard) | 4.0 |
| 07 | GSTHero | ERP-connected filing | On request | 4.0 |
| 08 | TaxPro GST | GSTR-9 + 9C utility | Free licence · paid on request | 4.0 |
| 09 | Masters India | 3B and 9 filing + free tier | Free tier · paid on request | 4.1 |
We listed the returns each vendor says it files from inside the product, then ranked on coverage first, reconciliation before filing second, and price transparency third.
Position reflects fit for this sector; the star rating is each tool's overall score.
GSTR-1, 3B, CMP-08, GSTR-4, GSTR-7, GSTR-9 and 9C from desktop software built for CAs, with 2A/2B reconciliation and Tally/Marg/Busy imports.
Watch out: Prices not published on the vendor site
GSTR-1, 3B, CMP-08, GSTR-4, GSTR-7, ITC-04 and 9C from a GSTN-authorised GSP, with IMS reconciliation.
Watch out: Pricing not published
GSTR-1, 3B and 9/9C in the browser, with 2A/2B and IMS reconciliation and bulk e-invoice.
Watch out: No published price
One-click GSTR-1/3B filing from reconciled data, for monthly and QRMP clients, unlimited GSTINs.
Watch out: Plans capped by report downloads (600/year on Silver)
Browser-based GST filing bundled with TDS and ITR, from ₹27,000/year per the vendor.
Watch out: Cloud only
GSTR-1, 3B, 6, 7 and 9 with IMS, e-invoice and e-way bill; Standard ₹25,000/year covers one GSTIN.
Watch out: Standard plan covers one GSTIN and 3,000 sales + 3,000 purchase invoices a year
GSTR-1, 3B and 9C filing with bulk e-invoice and e-way bill from the client's ERP.
Watch out: No public pricing
GSTR-1, 3B and 9 generation with an offline GSTR-9C signing utility; free licence.
Watch out: Paid pricing and free-licence limits not published
GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 filing with multi-GSTIN challan payment and a limited free tier.
Watch out: No public pricing
SPEQTA GST covers the most return types for CAs (including CMP-08, GSTR-4 and 9C), Saral GST is the strongest GSP-backed suite, and Express GST is the pick if you want filing and IMS reconciliation in the browser.
Yes. Many firms reconcile GSTR-2B and IMS in a free tool such as Finexo GST, then file on the GST portal or in a filing suite from this list.
