Quicko

Overview

Quicko is tax software for people with self-employment, investment or rental income, with access through web, iOS and Android. It suits filers who want those income types supported and can keep within the free plan’s ₹12 lakh income cap and single app connection. Its paid Single Pass options raise those limits, but the best fit depends on how many connections and how much income you need to cover.

Key features

• Income coverage: Quicko supports self-employment, investment and rental income, making it relevant beyond simple wage-only filing.
• App connections: The Basic plan allows one connection, Essential allows three, and Elite removes the connection limit. The higher tiers suit people whose tax information is spread across multiple apps.
• Web and mobile access: Quicko runs on the web, iOS and Android, so it can suit users who want to access their tax software on a phone as well as a computer.

Pricing

Basic is free always and covers up to ₹12 lakh total income with one app connection. It is the sensible starting point for a filer who fits within both limits; the income ceiling and single connection make it a poor match for more complex or higher-income cases.

Essential costs ₹999 a month and is billed as a one-time Single Pass. It raises the total income limit to ₹24 lakh and allows three app connections. That makes it the middle ground for someone who exceeds Basic’s cap or needs a few connections, without requiring unlimited access.

Elite costs ₹1,499 a month and is also billed as a one-time Single Pass. It removes the stated income and app-connection limits, making it the clearest fit for users who need both. The higher price is difficult to justify if Essential’s ₹24 lakh cap and three connections are enough.

Platforms

Quicko supports web, iOS and Android. That broadens access across desktop and mobile, though the platform list alone does not establish that every feature works identically on each.

Who it's for

Quicko is worth considering for people with self-employment, investment or rental income who want a free entry point and can choose a plan based on income and app connections. Basic is appropriate for users under ₹12 lakh with one connection; Essential for those under ₹24 lakh with up to three; and Elite for users who need no stated cap. Filers with simple returns may find a simpler free option sufficient.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Free plan has clear boundaries: Basic is free always, with a ₹12 lakh income limit and one app connection, so a qualifying user can start without paying.
• Paid tiers scale by practical limits: Essential and Elite raise or remove the income and connection caps, giving users a concrete basis for choosing.
• Supports multiple income types: Self-employment, investment and rental income are all supported.
• Web and mobile access: iOS and Android support complements the web version.

Cons

• Basic is constrained: Its ₹12 lakh cap and single connection may rule it out for users with higher income or several connected apps.
• Essential still has ceilings: Users above ₹24 lakh or needing more than three connections must move to Elite.
• Single Pass billing requires attention: The paid prices are presented per month but billed one time, so buyers should distinguish the displayed monthly amount from the billing term.

Alternatives

For a free, open-source tax-preparation app for tax year 2025 with support across web, mobile and desktop platforms, consider TelosTax. For simple tax situations using Form 1040, H&R Block Online offers a free online plan billed per state filed; its Deluxe price is custom pricing.

OpenTax by Invaro is a free alternative with an evaluation tier allowing 600 anonymous requests per hour or 6,000 per hour with a key. Taxfix is another option, with an annual individual plan at €39.99 a year and a self-prepared return free until submission.

For eligible standard returns, TaxAct offers free federal filing, with state filing additional; its free plan eligibility depends on income and deductions. TurboTax offers a free edition for simple Form 1040 returns, with eligibility limited to simple returns. BharatTax AI has a free web plan with five AI credits. Filabl is an alternative with a free Basic plan covering invoicing, quotes, expense tracking, contact management, basic P&L reports and email support.

Browse more options in AI Tax Software or Personal Tax Software.

Verdict

Quicko is a strong fit for people with self-employment, investment or rental income who want a free plan or a clear upgrade path tied to income and app connections. Its strongest reason to choose is the combination of those income types with web and mobile access. Look elsewhere if Basic’s caps are too restrictive and Elite’s unlimited tier is more than you need.