Clear GST (ClearTax) vs GSTZen
Two GST & Compliance tools compared for Indian CA firms on features, pricing and community ratings.
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| Feature | Clear GST (ClearTax) | GSTZen |
|---|---|---|
| Basics | ||
| Pricing | Custom quote based on client GSTINs and document load (~₹12,000 – ₹35,000 / year typical for CA firms) | Package plans starting at ~₹6,000 / year (25 GSTINs) | Pay-as-you-go available |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Features · GST & Compliance | ||
| GSTR-1 Direct Filing & Auto-Preparation | Supported | Supported |
| GSTR-1A Amendment Support | Supported | Supported |
| GSTR-3B Auto-Computation & Filing | Supported | Supported |
| GSTR-9 Annual Return Auto-Preparation | Supported | Supported |
| GSTR-9C Reconciliation Statement & Audit Tables | Supported | Supported |
| IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility) Filing | Supported | Supported |
| CMP-08 Composition Scheme Filing | Supported | Supported |
| ITC-04 Job Work & Other Returns (GSTR-4/5/6/7/8/10/11) | SupportedYes (All 4/5/6/7/8/10) | SupportedYes (Core Returns) |
| Automated GSTR-2B/2A Auto-Download & Purchase Register Reconciliation | SupportedYes (Auto 1-Click) | SupportedYes (Auto 1-Click) |
| Fuzzy & Multi-Parameter Invoice Matching (Prefixes, Dates, Rounding) | Supported | Supported |
| Multi-Month & Cross-Financial Year Reconciliation | Supported | Supported |
| Duplicate Invoice & Discrepancy Detection | Supported | Supported |
| Supplier Missing Invoice & Default Communication (WhatsApp/Email) | SupportedYes (WhatsApp / Email / Portal) | SupportedYes (Email / Report) |
| ITC Eligibility & Ineligibility Classification | Supported | Supported |
| Section 17(5) Blocked Credit Auto-Segregation | Supported | Supported |
| Rule 37 & 37A ITC Reversal Tracking (180-Day & Supplier Default) | Supported | Supported |
| Rule 42 & 43 Capital Goods ITC Reversal Calculation | Supported | Supported |
| ITC Reclaim Tracking (Re-crediting Paid Invoices) | Supported | Supported |
| RCM (Reverse Charge Mechanism) Computation & Liability Push | Supported | Supported |
| Section 50 GST Interest & Late Fee Auto-Calculation | Supported | Supported |
| GST Electronic Ledgers (Cash, Credit, Liability) Auto-Fetch & Reconciliation | Supported | Supported |
| Direct NIC IRP E-Invoicing Suite (IRN, QR Code, Cancellation & Notes) | SupportedYes (Direct IRP API) | SupportedYes (Direct IRP API) |
| Automated E-Way Bill Generation, Vehicle Update & Extension | Supported | Supported |
| GST Refund Management (RFD-01 Statement & Export Calc) | SupportedYes (RFD-01) | SupportedYes (RFD-01) |
| Departmental Notice Tracking & ASMT-10 / DRC-01 Reply Assistant | SupportedYes (DRC-01 & ASMT-10 Reply) | SupportedYes (Automated Hub) |
| GST PMT-06 Challan Auto-Generation & Payment Tracking | Supported | Supported |
| Direct GSTN GSP / ASP High-Speed API Integration | SupportedYes (Empanelled GSP) | SupportedYes (Direct GSTN API) |
| TallyPrime, BUSY & Native ERP 2-Way Sync | SupportedYes (Tally, Busy, SAP, Oracle) | SupportedYes (Tally & Busy Sync) |
| Universal Multi-Column Excel / CSV / JSON Flexible Mapper | SupportedYes (Universal Mapper) | SupportedYes (Universal Mapper) |
| CA Firm Multi-GSTIN & Multi-Client Central Dashboard | SupportedYes (Dedicated CA Console) | SupportedYes (Dedicated CA Console) |
| Bulk Multi-Client Return Filing & Auto-Fetch Queue | SupportedYes (Bulk Engine) | SupportedYes (Bulk Engine) |
| Statutory Audit Trail & Local/Cloud Client Data Security | SupportedYes (Compliant Audit Trail) | SupportedYes (Compliant Audit Trail) |
| Ecosystem & support | ||
| Integrations | — | — |
| Support channels | — | — |
| Community | ||
| Rating | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Recommend | 0 | 0 |
Clear GST (ClearTax)
Best for: Enterprise & High-Volume CA Practices Requiring Direct GSP APIs and Multi-GSTIN 2B Recon
GSTZen
Best for: Tech-Forward CAs & Tax Practitioners Utilizing Cloud Portals and Browser Automation for GSTR-2B Recon