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Quicko vs Income Tax e-Filing Portal

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Quicko rates highest.

Tax filing and planning for traders, investors and professionals.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Official government portal for ITR filing and tax services.

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CompareQuickoIncome Tax e-Filing Portal
CategoryIncome tax & TDS softwareIncome tax & TDS software
VendorQuickoIncome Tax Department
HeadquartersAhmedabad, GujaratNew Delhi, Delhi
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting priceFree planFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYesNo
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20152021
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBStartup, Small business, SMB
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.7 / 5

Quicko: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Key features

  • ITR-1 to ITR-7 preparation and e-filing
  • TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q) with FVU validation
  • Form 16 and 16A generation
  • Tax audit reports (3CA/3CB/3CD)
  • Bulk client management
  • AIS/26AS import and reconciliation

Income Tax e-Filing Portal: pros & cons

  • +Completely free to use
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Key features

  • ITR-1 to ITR-7 preparation and e-filing
  • TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q) with FVU validation
  • Form 16 and 16A generation
  • Tax audit reports (3CA/3CB/3CD)
  • Bulk client management
  • AIS/26AS import and reconciliation

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Quicko or Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+

Quicko scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Quicko cheaper than Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+

Quicko starts at Free plan and Income Tax e-Filing Portal at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Quicko to Income Tax e-Filing Portal?+

Most income tax & tds software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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