Octa GST Assistant

Extension for quick access and download of GST returns from GST Portal
What is Octa GST Assistant?
Octa GST Assistant is a sophisticated Chrome extension that simplifies the tasks of GST compliance and data management. It provides users with faster access to GST data, facilitates super-quick logins, GSTIN switching, and enables easy management of multiple GSTIN accounts. Additionally, the extension supports a variety of GSTR formats and allows downloading of JSON, Excel, or PDF data of the entire financial year with just one click. Furthermore, users can view and download cash, credit and liability ledgers in Excel format.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.11 (38)
Version: 5.8 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • https://*.gst.gov.in/*
  • https://*.octagst.com/*
Size: 13.49K

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Extension summary

Install this extension to enable faster GST data access and automation of GST compliance activities for businesses and tax professionals.

  • Manage multiple GSTIN accounts
  • Unlimited GSTIN accounts
  • Returns filing dashboard
  • Super-fast logins and GSTIN switching
  • Supports GSTR-1, GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4A, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C
  • Download JSON, Excel or PDF
  • Download data of whole financial year in one click
  • Cash, credit and liability ledgers, view or download in Excel format

How to use Octa GST Assistant?

  • Install the extension
  • Click the icon to open Octa Portal
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Excellent tool that saves a lot of time when it works
  • Very helpful for GST operations
  • Good user experience when functioning properly
Cons
  • Recent increase in pricing from 1200 to 6000 Rs
  • Issues fetching data from the GST website, including persistent 'file generation in progress' errors
  • Request for additional features like PDF download
  • Concerns about permissions, particularly 'BLOCK CONTENT ON ANY PAGE'
Most mentioned
  • Tool is not working properly in the last few days
  • File generation is stuck or failing
  • User experience was good, but issues have recently arisen
Recent reviews
Price increased from 1200 to 6000 Rs with same basic features. Not useful that much
by Shivam Bansal, 2024-07-16

Why premium rate is too high..!!
by Haragourab Mallick, 2024-05-11

Be careful ! Why this extension is taking permission of "BLOCK CONTENT ON ANY PAGE". This extension might affect your access to other important sites on which you are working. I think you should avoid this extension with this kind of permission.
by ca kandari, 2022-07-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Octa GST Assistant requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Octa GST Assistant is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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