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Best free business software in India (2027)
Free business 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.
219 products compared85 made in India219 with a free planfrom ₹48/mo
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Open-source ERP and CRM.
FreeOpen source
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Free
Kladana is cloud-based ERP software for SMEs. Manage inventory, sales, purchases, and manufacturing in one platform. 14-day trial with full access to features.
Made in IndiaFree plan
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Free plan
Open-source business software.
FreeOpen source
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Free
Open-source ERP.
FreeOpen source
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Free
Open-source ERP with low-code.
Free planOpen source
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Free plan
Cybrosys is a certified official level odoo partner company that provides Odoo Implementation, Odoo Customization, and allied services in Odoo ERP Software.
Made in IndiaFree plan
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Free plan
Open-source HR and payroll from Frappe.
Made in IndiaFree planOpen source
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Free plan
Open-source ERP and CRM with Indian team.
Free planOpen source
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Free plan
Nex BuildO is the all-in-one construction ERP for general contractors and project executives. Track costs, kill delays, and sync the jobsite with the back office in real time — on web and mobile.
Made in IndiaFree planMobile app
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Free plan
Cloud ERP for small businesses covering accounting, invoicing, inventory, sales and HR with Arabic support
Free
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Free
GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.
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₹749/mo
Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.
Made in IndiaFreeOpen source
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Free
Open-source ERP with accounting, inventory, HR and manufacturing.
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Free plan
Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.
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₹291/mo
Free digital credit ledger and billing app for kirana stores and small traders.
Made in IndiaFreeMobile app
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Free · Paid packs from Rs 30 per 30 days
Desktop GST accounting and billing for traders, distributors and small manufacturers.
Made in IndiaGST ready
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Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days
Society accounting.
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Free edition (pre-association) · paid per unit/yr on request
Accountant edition of Zoho Books with client management.
Made in IndiaFree
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Free
Simple online accounting and invoicing for small businesses with inventory.
Made in IndiaFree plan
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Free plan
Free invoicing, quotations and accounting with a lead-management layer for freelancers and agencies.
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Free plan
Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.
Made in IndiaFree planGST ready
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₹300/mo
Accounting module of Vyapar with ledgers, GST reports and balance sheet.
Made in IndiaFree planGST ready
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₹291/mo
Free desktop double-entry accounting for individuals and small businesses.
Free
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Free
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What free business 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 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 fit85 of 219 are built in India, with GST and rupee billing handled natively.
Try before you buy219 products have a free plan you can run a real month on.
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Free business software — frequently asked questions
Which free business software is best in India?+
On App Advisor's ranking, Odoo, Dolibarr, Kladana lead this list of 219 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 software?+
Yes — 219 of the 219 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 software made in India?+
85 of the 219 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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