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Best free RTI tools 2026 — 10-tool side-by-side

Reviewed: 10 free RTI tools available to Indian citizens in 2026. AI drafters, voice-to-RTI, fee calculators, timeline trackers. Which to use when.

Best free RTI tools 2026 — 10-tool side-by-side

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

· 2026/04/19 05:02

TL;DR. All 9 RTI Wiki tools are free with no login. The leading paid alternatives (FileMyRTI, OnlineRTI) charge Rs 199-499 per filing. For citizens filing > 1 RTI, free tools save money long-term and teach the skill.

10 free RTI tools ranked

Tool Free? What it does Best for
1. RTI Wiki AI Drafter ✅ AI-drafted §6 application Anyone, primary choice
2. RTI Wiki AwaazRTI ✅ Voice → RTI in 11 Indian languages Hindi/regional users
3. RTI Wiki Outcome Predictor ✅ AI scores RTI win-likelihood Pre-filing review
4. RTI Wiki First Appeal ✅ §19(1) appeal generator Day-31 escalation
5. RTI Wiki PIO Reply Checker ✅ Analyse evasive replies Reply received, what now
6. RTI Wiki Timeline Calculator ✅ 30-day clock tracker Track every filed RTI
7. RTI Wiki Fee Calculator ✅ State-wise RTI fee Confirm before posting
8. RTI Wiki Explain-Legal ✅ Plain-language legal jargon Understand PIO's reply
9. RTI Wiki RTI Research ✅ AI Q&A cited from our content Quick research
10. rtionline.gov.in (Govt) ✅ Central govt online RTI portal Central ministries only
  • FileMyRTI — Rs 199-499/filing. Covers postage. Good for one-shot.
  • OnlineRTI — Rs 149-399/filing. Similar.
  • LegalWiz / Vakilsearch — Rs 999+/filing. Overkill for most RTIs.

Recommendation

Start with the RTI Wiki AI Drafter + Timeline Calculator combo. That covers 90% of citizens' needs. Add First Appeal Generator when you hit day-31 with no reply. AwaazRTI if your first language isn't English.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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