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Best free business management software in India (2026)

Free business management software is an umbrella term — in practice it means the handful of systems a business actually runs on: books, customers, people, stock and projects. Only products with a genuine free plan are listed first — free trials are not the same thing, and the badge here means a zero-priced tier really exists.

135 products compared59 made in India135 with a free planfrom ₹48/mo

Free business management software products

Odoo logo

Odoo

4.7App Advisor rating

Open-source business suite you can start with one free app.

RecommendedFeaturedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Dolibarr logo

Dolibarr

4.6App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP and CRM.

FreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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Tryton logo

Tryton Foundation

4.5App Advisor rating

Open-source business software.

FreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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iDempiere logo

iDempiere

4.5App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP.

FreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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Axelor logo

Axelor

4.5App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP with low-code.

Free planOpen source

Starts at

Free plan

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Frappe HR logo

Frappe Technologies

4.5App Advisor rating

Open-source HR and payroll from Frappe.

Made in IndiaFree planOpen source

Starts at

Free plan

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Vienna Advantage logo

Vienna Advantage

4.5App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP and CRM with Indian team.

Free planOpen source

Starts at

Free plan

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Zoho Books logo

Zoho Corporation

4.8App Advisor rating

GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.

FeaturedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

₹749/mo

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Frappe Books logo

Frappe Technologies

4.8App Advisor rating

Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.

Made in IndiaFreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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ERPNext logo

Frappe Technologies

4.8App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP with accounting, inventory, HR and manufacturing.

FeaturedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Vyapar logo

Simply Vyapar Apps

4.8App Advisor rating

Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Starts at

₹291/mo

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OkCredit logo

OkCredit

4.7App Advisor rating

Free digital credit ledger and billing app for kirana stores and small traders.

Made in IndiaFreeMobile app

Starts at

Free

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Zoho Books for CAs logo

Zoho Corporation

4.7App Advisor rating

Accountant edition of Zoho Books with client management.

Made in IndiaFree

Starts at

Free

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ProfitBooks logo

ProfitBooks

4.7App Advisor rating

Simple online accounting and invoicing for small businesses with inventory.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Refrens logo

Refrens Internet

4.6App Advisor rating

Free invoicing, quotations and accounting with a lead-management layer for freelancers and agencies.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Giddh logo

Walkover Web Solutions

4.6App Advisor rating

Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

₹300/mo

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Vyapar Accounting logo

Simply Vyapar Apps

4.6App Advisor rating

Accounting module of Vyapar with ledgers, GST reports and balance sheet.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

₹291/mo

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GnuCash logo

GnuCash

4.6App Advisor rating

Free desktop double-entry accounting for individuals and small businesses.

Free

Starts at

Free

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Zybra logo

Zybra

4.6App Advisor rating

GST accounting and inventory software for small businesses.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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Mprofit logo

MProfit Software

4.6App Advisor rating

Investment portfolio and accounting for investors and advisors.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Odoo Accounting logo

Odoo

4.6App Advisor rating

Accounting app in the Odoo suite with bank sync and invoicing.

Free planMobile app

Starts at

Free plan

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EZTax Billing logo

EZTax

4.6App Advisor rating

GST billing, accounting and tax filing in one app.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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Munim logo

Munim

4.6App Advisor rating

GST accounting and billing with e-invoicing for Indian SMEs.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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What free business management software should do

  • Financial accounting with GST and TDS
  • Inventory and multi-warehouse
  • Production planning and BOM
  • Purchase and sales order management
  • Quality control
  • Project accounting
  • HR and payroll modules
  • Dashboards and MIS

How to choose free business management software

Price the implementation, not the licence; ask for fixed-scope quotes from two partners and reference calls with customers in your industry.

Check the Indian localisation depth: GST, e-invoicing, TDS, e-way bills and state-level compliance should be native, not custom.

Decide between an SMB ERP (Tally-adjacent, Busy, Marg, ERPNext, Zoho One) and a mid-market suite (SAP B1, NetSuite, Dynamics 365) based on users and complexity, not ambition.

BudgetEntry pricing starts at ₹48/month in this list.

India fit59 of 135 are built in India, with GST and rupee billing handled natively.

Try before you buy135 products have a free plan you can run a real month on.

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Free business management software — frequently asked questions

Which free business management software is best in India?+

On App Advisor's ranking, Odoo, Dolibarr, Tryton lead this list of 135 products. "Best" depends on your size and workflow, so use the shortlist tool with your budget and team size rather than taking a ranking at face value.

Is there free free business management software?+

Yes — 135 of the 135 products here have a real free tier, not just a trial. Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limit against your monthly volume before you commit.

Is there free business management software made in India?+

59 of the 135 products listed are built in India. That usually means GST, TDS and UPI are handled natively, support runs in Indian hours and invoices come in rupees.

What is the cheapest ERP for a small manufacturer in India?+

ERPNext (open source) and Zoho One are the lowest-cost full suites; TallyPrime with add-ons, Busy or Marg cover trading and light manufacturing at a fraction of mid-market ERP cost.

How long does an ERP implementation take?+

Three to six months for an SMB ERP; six to eighteen months for SAP, Oracle or Dynamics in a mid-size company.

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