TurboTax vs ClearTax

TurboTax9.3Visit ClearTax8.4Visit

Higher score TurboTax #1 in Personal Tax Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TurboTax

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ClearTax #7 in Personal Tax Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ClearTax

• TurboTax fits best

  US filers wanting broad guided support

• ClearTax fits best

  Indian filers with investments or notices

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Side by side

Feature	TurboTax 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ClearTax 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Personal Tax Software	#7 in Personal Tax Software
Best for	US filers wanting broad guided support	Indian filers with investments or notices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$79 one-time	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TurboTax 4/4 · ClearTax 4/4
Self-employment support	✓	✓
Investment income	✓	✓
Rental income	✓	✓
Audit support	✓	✓
Specs
State filing	Paid_add_on	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Web_and_mobile	Web_and_mobile
Our review
Pros	Free Edition includes simple Form 1040 federal and state filing Paid tiers cover self-employment, investments, crypto, and rental income Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android with expert options	Free DIY filing with prefilled Income Tax Department data Capital-gains imports from more than 80 brokers Paid help covers foreign, business, professional, and notice needs
Cons	Paid online products charge extra for state filing Advanced support starts at $139 for the Premium tier Online prices can vary by tax situation, filing date, and add-ons	Complex returns move into relatively expensive paid tiers Notice management and audit services may cost extra Mobile filing is provided through the Black Android app
Our verdict	TurboTax is Intuit’s personal tax preparation software for individuals filing US federal and state returns. It supports guided preparation, document import, upload, or photography, and AI-powered Intuit Assist guidance. The product is… Read the review →	ClearTax is an India-focused income-tax filing and financial-services platform for individuals, investors, traders, self-employed professionals, and taxpayers with property or foreign income. Its free Self e-Filing plan supports DIY return… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TurboTax — where it wins

  • Free Edition includes simple Form 1040 federal and state filing
  • Paid tiers cover self-employment, investments, crypto, and rental income
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android with expert options

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid online products charge extra for state filing
  • Advanced support starts at $139 for the Premium tier
  • Online prices can vary by tax situation, filing date, and add-ons

• ClearTax — where it wins

  • Free DIY filing with prefilled Income Tax Department data
  • Capital-gains imports from more than 80 brokers
  • Paid help covers foreign, business, professional, and notice needs

  Where it doesn't

  • Complex returns move into relatively expensive paid tiers
  • Notice management and audit services may cost extra
  • Mobile filing is provided through the Black Android app

• TurboTax9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad US tax filing suite with free simple returns and paid expert support.

  Visit TurboTaxFull verdict →
• ClearTax8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible tax-filing option for Indian filers with investments, property, or notices.

  Visit ClearTaxFull verdict →