Head-to-Head Specification Audit
ClearTax GST vs Zoho Books India
Indian Enterprises & CA Firms · India
Specification Matrix
| Metric | ClearTax GST | Zoho Books India |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $9/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | India | India |
| Category | GST & Tax Compliance | GST & Tax Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | India GST, Income Tax Act, Companies Act 2013, MCA21 | India GST, TDS, TCS, Income Tax, MCA Compliance |
| Hosting Regions | IN-Mumbai, IN-Hyderabad | IN-Chennai |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
ClearTax GST — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Serves 4,000+ enterprises including Fortune 500 India subsidiaries
- ✓Automated GSTR-1/3B/9 reconciliation with ITC maximisation
- ✓AI detects mismatches between purchase register and GSTN portal
- ✓Direct API integration with Indian GST Network (GSTN)
- ✓E-invoicing (IRP) generation and IRN archival built-in
Zoho Books India — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓GST-ready with automated GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 generation
- ✓E-invoicing with automatic IRN and QR code generation
- ✓TDS/TCS tracking built into every invoice
- ✓Multi-GSTIN support for businesses across Indian states
- ✓Free plan available for businesses under ₹50L turnover
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, ClearTax GST or Zoho Books India?+
ClearTax GST uses custom pricing. Zoho Books India starts at $9/mo. Contact ClearTax GST directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do ClearTax GST and Zoho Books India list?+
Both list India GST in their vendor documentation. ClearTax GST additionally lists Income Tax Act, Companies Act 2013, MCA21. Zoho Books India additionally lists TDS, TCS, Income Tax, MCA Compliance. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — ClearTax GST or Zoho Books India?+
ClearTax GST has a higher documented API rate limit at 120 req/min versus Zoho Books India at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do ClearTax GST and Zoho Books India support?+
ClearTax GST lists hosting regions: IN-Mumbai, IN-Hyderabad. Zoho Books India lists hosting regions: IN-Chennai. For data residency requirements in India, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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