GST is a win-win situation for the entire country. It aims to make India a common market with common tax rates and common procedures. In today's technological environment, the government has made all GST procedures computer-based and online.

Along with the numerous benefits of online procedures, there are some challenges also for professionals (like Chartered accountants) in matching GSTR with purchase and sale registers. So, there is a huge requirement for software professionals can use for smooth and fast working of GST.

So let us see briefly the most effective software for GST (especially for Chartered accountants)-

Saral GST

It is easy-to-use software for billing, accounting and return filing. It is most suitable for professionals like CA, CS, CMA.

Key Features are as follows-

• You can file GST returns accurately.
• You will get alerts on refunds and mismatches of ITC.
• This software Import data from accounting software and ERP.
• It also enables OTP management.

Price - Price starts at 6900 Rs for single user license and 15000 Rs for multi-user.

Rating - 4.6/5

Compu GST

It has many unique features which can save your time by making your work easy and fast. It is AI-based software which can detect mismatches easily. It can fetch relevant data like returns and make GST reports quickly.

Key features are as follows-

• This software Imports data from department website.
• This software has an efficient support system for resolving queries.
• Communicate pendency to supplier via e-mail
• Accurate Calculation of Tax liability is possible.

Price - Approx 7000 Rs. With free installation

Rating - 4.5/5

Clear tax

Clear tax is one of the most trusted GST software. You can easily integrate this software with any accounting software of your choice like tally, excel etc.IT is majorly used for billing and return filing under GST.

Key features are as follows-

• Easy to connect with 100s of ERPs
• Time saving with 3x faster experience
• Save taxes by proper guidelines
• Multiple validations at each stepPrice-

Price - Starts with Rs. 20,000 for up to 100 GSTIN.

Rating - 4.6/5

Speqta GST

This software has many advanced features. Time is money for chartered accountants and this software can ensure GST compliances in minimum time. This is desktop software, and it can save GST data of your clients in PC only.

Key features are as follows -

• Login to GST portal without typing ID and password manually.
• This software has quick download capability.
• It has an advanced reconciliation tool.
• Automatic software updates available. No need to go to website to download updates.

Price - Starting from Rs. 2250 (this software is free for 3 years for CA and CA firms)

Rating - 5/5

These GST software can save time for tax professionals in fast moving professional life. Automation features of these software can shift burden from the shoulders of tax experts. The price range of these software varies from 5 to 35 thousand. These software ensure transparency and security among clients and professionals.

Gen-GST

It is a complete GST software which is available for desktop as well as mobile. It is freely downloadable, and anyone can get Saas services in a cloud-based environment. In simple words it provides anytime, anywhere access.

Key features are as follows-

• GST software available on desktop and mobile
• Auto error detection and error summary
• New QRMP feature
• Single click e- payment of taxes

Price - Software price starts at 5000 Rs per year and cloud plan starts at 7,000 Rs per year

Rating - 4.5/5

ExpressGST by KDK

This is cloud-based software for all GST compliance related work. It can save 7X time with intuitive user interface and file multiple GST returns simultaneously.

Key features are as follows-

• No manual data entry required.
• Download 3B returns in PDF.
• Send automatic E- mails to clients in single go.
• File all returns from a single dash board.
• It can generate customized reports.

Price - 2700 Per Year, free trial available

Rating - 4.7/5

GST Hero

GST hero is one of the most trusted software. It has been awarded under the “Tax Technology Service Providers” category in national Tax awards.

Key Features are as follows -

• It makes return filing simpler and faster. It is most suitable for SMEs.
• It can create responses to GST notices automatically.
• It can generate E- invoice from ERP itself.
• Digitally sign business documents in one click.
• Easy generation of E-way bill.

Price - Online/cloud-based software for single user available at Rs. 2000

Rating - 4.8/5

Octatax

This software can perform many tasks like auto generate GST returns, reconciliation, track ITC claim, health checks of GST returns, e-invoices and e-way bill generation.

Key benefits are as follows-

• Automated GST returns.
• Smart reconciliation.
• It can help in ITC tracking.
• It can create intelligent reports.

Price - 15,000 Rs per year

Rating - 4.3/5