ClearTax review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Our verdict
ClearTax suits small businesses and first-time filers who want to handle a return before paying anything, and it lists a free plan. Paid plans are priced at INR 499 to INR 2,499, below the category median €16.66, and the free tier already covers Free ITR-1 self filing.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small businesses and beginners in IN whose filing fits the free tier.
- Price from
- ₹499 to ₹2,499 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Local compliance
- E-invoicing (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- India (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan
- Official website
- cleartax.in
Business tools
- Price from
- ₹499 to ₹2,499 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Free ITR-1 self filing (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- India (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is available, so a simple return can be done without paying.
- Entry pricing of INR 499 to INR 2,499 sits below the category median €16.66.
- It covers e invoicing, the compliance most tools in this category carry at 94.7%.
- It serves beginners, small business and enterprise, so beginners and larger teams are both in range.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line or live chat.
- The free plan is narrow, covering Free ITR-1 self filing and little beyond it.
- The only app platform listed is ios, so there is no listed desktop or Android app.
Who it suits
- Small businesses in IN that want to check a return on the free plan first.
- Beginners and enterprise buyers, since ClearTax lists beginners, small business and enterprise as its audience.
- Businesses already set up for e invoicing, which ClearTax covers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs Peppol alongside e-invoicing: Accountable lists peppol and e invoicing.
- Businesses after SAF-T reporting can compare Oblio.eu, which lists saf t and e invoicing.
- Anyone whose regime is mtd vat is better served by Countingup.
Plans and pricing
ClearTax offers a free plan, so a simple filing can be done without paying anything. Paid plans are priced at INR 499 to INR 2,499, comfortably under the category median €16.66, and that is the figure you weigh at entry. The free tier is where most single filings land.
How ClearTax compares
9.2 vs 8.7- 9.2 vs 9.3
- 9.2 vs 9.1
9.2 vs 9.1- 9.2 vs 9.2
- 9.2 vs 9.3
9.2 vs 9.4
9.2 vs 9.5
9.2 vs 8.5- 9.2 vs 9.2
9.2 vs 9.0- 9.2 vs 8.7
- 9.2 vs 8.0
- 9.2 vs 9.5
9.2 vs 9.4
9.2 vs 9.4- 9.2 vs 9.3
9.2 vs 9.1
9.2 vs 9.1
9.2 vs 9.1- 9.2 vs 9.0
9.2 vs 9.0
9.2 vs 8.9- 9.2 vs 8.9
9.2 vs 8.9
9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 8.5
9.2 vs 8.5
9.2 vs 8.5
9.2 vs 8.5
9.2 vs 8.5
9.2 vs 8.0
9.2 vs 8.0
Where ClearTax is available
- Available
- India
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does ClearTax cost?+
There is a free plan, so a basic return can be handled without paying. Paid plans are priced at INR 499 to INR 2,499, which sits below the category median €16.66. Budget for the paid tier only once the free plan stops covering your filing.
What does the free plan let me do?+
The free plan is limited to Free ITR-1 self filing, so a single straightforward return is the realistic use. Anything wider, including business e-invoicing work, is a reason to look at the paid plans priced at INR 499 to INR 2,499.
How do I get help from ClearTax?+
Support runs on email and help centre, which means email and a help centre rather than a phone line. Budget extra time to write your question clearly and wait for a reply, and keep the answer for your records.
Can I use ClearTax on my phone?+
Yes. ClearTax lists ios among its platforms, so filing from a phone is covered. Check that your device and the form you need are supported before you plan your whole workflow around the app.
Does ClearTax handle Indian e-invoicing rules?+
Its stated local compliance is e invoicing, the scheme most tools in this category carry at 94.7%. If your business runs under another regime, the alternatives cover SAF-T and Peppol instead.
Who is ClearTax built for?+
ClearTax lists beginners, small business and enterprise as its audience, so a beginner, a small business and an enterprise can all use it. It is based in India and has been running since 2011.
How does ClearTax compare on price with the alternatives?+
Its entry price of INR 499 to INR 2,499 sits below the category median €16.66 and close to the lower quartile €8.76. The alternatives lean on other compliance schemes: peppol and e invoicing for Accountable and saf t and e invoicing for Oblio.eu.
Who runs the service?+
It runs under Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd., a company based in India that has been operating since 2011. The same operation offers the free plan and the e invoicing work listed under the ClearTax name.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/clearpro/id1615718511 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“trackName=ClearPro; sellerName=Defmacro Software Private Limited”
- cleartax.in/s/e-invoicing-enterprise-software checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Local compliance
“India's #1 e-Invoicing & e-Way bill solution”
- github.com/rohitsingh30/shofferai/blob/HEAD/packages/agen... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan, Pricing model, Price from, Usage limits
“ITR-1 filing is FREE on ClearTax”
- clear.in/s/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Audience
“We are Clear. Connected finances for Indian tax payers.”
- clear.in/s/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Contact Us: ClearTax | Support and Tax Questions”
- inventiva.co.in/trends/top-10-promising-startups-in-banga... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Legal entity
“Date Of Starting- 2011”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free trial length.