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RTI Wiki vs FileMyRTI — free guide vs paid filing service
TL;DR. FileMyRTI charges Rs. 199-499 per RTI for end-to-end filing, postage and tracking. RTI Wiki is free; you draft via AI in 60 seconds and file yourself by Speed Post (Rs. 22) or via the state portal (Rs. 10). If you'll file more than one RTI, RTI Wiki saves money. If you're filing once and want zero friction, FileMyRTI does the postage for you.
Cost comparison
| Item | RTI Wiki | FileMyRTI |
| Tool to draft application | ✅ Free (AI Drafter) | Included |
| RTI Act fee (Rs 10) | You pay | Included |
| Postage / Speed Post | You pay (~Rs 22) | Included |
| First Appeal generator | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Paid add-on |
| Per-RTI charge | Rs 0 (DIY) | Rs 199-499 |
| Annual cost (10 RTIs) | ~Rs 320 | ~Rs 1,990-4,990 |
When FileMyRTI wins
You're filing one RTI and don't want to fuss with Speed Post or the postal counter. The Rs. 199 includes everything end-to-end. Worth it for one-shot use, especially for tech-uncomfortable users.
When RTI Wiki wins
You're filing 2+ RTIs, or you want to learn how RTI works (every Indian citizen should). Or you need First/Second Appeal which FileMyRTI charges extra for. Or you want to draft in Hindi/regional languages (RTI Wiki's AwaazRTI does voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages).
Skill transfer
Once you've drafted 1-2 RTIs on RTI Wiki, you've learned the pattern. From then on it's literally Rs. 32 per RTI vs Rs. 199-499 — that's 6-15x cheaper with the same outcome.
Verdict
FileMyRTI is the convenient “do it for me” option. RTI Wiki is the empowering “teach me to do it” option. Most regular RTI users (journalists, activists, retirees) graduate to RTI Wiki after their first FileMyRTI use.
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.