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Head-to-head · CA Office Management Software

Chartrd vs Practive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Chartrd #5 in CA Office Management Software 7.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Chartrd
Practive #7 in CA Office Management Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Practive

Chartrd leads on 1 check, Practive on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly Chartrd
  • Free trialonly Chartrd

Chartrd and Practive score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ca office management software; Chartrd sits at #5 and Practive at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Chartrd offers free plan; Practive doesn't.

Chartrd is the better fit for CA firms managing compliance and client workflows. Practive is the better fit for small CA firms managing client work on mobile.

  • Chartrd fits best

    CA firms managing compliance and client workflows

  • Practive fits best

    Small CA firms managing client work on mobile

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Side by side

Feature Chartrd 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Practive 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in CA Office Management Software #7 in CA Office Management Software
Best for CA firms managing compliance and client workflows Small CA firms managing client work on mobile
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial ₹75/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Android, iOS
Support Email Email
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Chartrd 5/5 · Practive 5/5
Task & deadline tracking ✓ ✓
Document management ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ ✓
Billing & invoicing ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Specs
Client limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks statutory deadlines, overdue work and filing task progress
  • Client portal supports document uploads and filing-status tracking
  • Native iOS and Android apps plus GST-compliant invoicing
  • Tracks compliance tasks, deadlines, recurring work and GST task status
  • Combines client documents, portal access, invoices and ledgers
  • Offers Android and iOS apps plus Tally, Razorpay and PhonePe integrations
Cons
  • Paid plans are contact-sales, so costs are not transparent upfront
  • Email is the only listed support channel
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of firms seeking a simple task tracker
  • Plans require annual billing, with GST additional at 18%
  • No free plan; the online demo is not a time-unlimited free tier
  • Support is listed by email only
Our verdict

Chartrd brings compliance and client operations together for Indian chartered-accountant and MCA firms. Its workflow covers statutory deadline and overdue tracking, filing task assignment, document collection, client communications and…

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Practive brings client and employee records, task and compliance tracking, document storage, client portal access and billing into cloud-based practice management software for Chartered Accountants and accounting firms. Its web, Android…

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  1. ChartrdCA Office Management Software 7.9Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. PractiveCA Office Management Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chartrd — where it wins

    • Tracks statutory deadlines, overdue work and filing task progress
    • Client portal supports document uploads and filing-status tracking
    • Native iOS and Android apps plus GST-compliant invoicing

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans are contact-sales, so costs are not transparent upfront
    • Email is the only listed support channel
    • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of firms seeking a simple task tracker

  • Practive — where it wins

    • Tracks compliance tasks, deadlines, recurring work and GST task status
    • Combines client documents, portal access, invoices and ledgers
    • Offers Android and iOS apps plus Tally, Razorpay and PhonePe integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Plans require annual billing, with GST additional at 18%
    • No free plan; the online demo is not a time-unlimited free tier
    • Support is listed by email only
  • Chartrd7.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A mobile-ready CA practice suite spanning compliance, client workflows and billing.

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  • Practive7.9/10 · Paid

    A mobile-friendly practice manager for CA firms, with annual plans starting at ₹99 per user monthly.

    Visit PractiveFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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