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Busy Accounting Software is a billing software product from Busy Infotech, New Delhi, priced at Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 20 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Busy Accounting Software are TallyPrime (On request), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr) and Giddh (₹300/mo). Zoho Books is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹291/month.
A mobile app
Busy Accounting Software does not list an Android app. 5 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Express has no mobile app
Reported limitation
Plans cap how many e-way bills and e-invoices you can generate (10,000 on Smart, 20,000 on Power, 50,000 on Power+)
Reported limitation
Prices exclude GST, and paid plans renew every 360 days
Ranked by how closely each product matches Busy Accounting Software's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Busy Accounting Software (current) | Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days | Yes | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 |  TallyPrime | On request | No | Windows | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Hitech BillSoft | ₹3,000/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Sleek Bill | Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  HDPOS Smart | ₹1,200/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Vyapar Desktop | ₹3,399/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Book Keeper | ₹2,000/mo | No | Android, iOS, Windows | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Saral Billing | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Billing | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  GSTZen Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  myBillBook | Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Tally Solutions · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.5/5
The accounting and GST billing standard most Indian CAs already work in, with perpetual Silver and Gold licences.
On request
Quote-based
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Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.8/5
GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.
₹749/mo
Free plan available
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Hitech Business Solutions · Ahmedabad · Billing software · 4.6/5
Offline GST billing software for retailers with barcode and inventory.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
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Intelligent IT · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.7/5
Desktop and online GST invoicing software for small businesses.
Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr
Free plan available
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Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.
₹300/mo
Free plan available
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EZTax · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.6/5
GST billing, accounting and tax filing in one app.
Free plan
Free plan available
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GimBooks · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.6/5
Mobile GST invoicing and bookkeeping app for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
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Key features
HostBooks · Gurugram · Billing software · 4.5/5
Cloud accounting, GST, TDS and Tally-on-cloud for SMEs and CAs.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Accounting Software
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
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Simply Vyapar Apps · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.8/5
Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.
₹291/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Busy Accounting Software
Key features
The closest matches to Busy Accounting Software on App Advisor are TallyPrime (On request), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Busy Accounting Software, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr), Giddh (₹300/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Vyapar starts lowest at ₹291/mo. Zoho Books also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including TallyPrime (On request), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
TallyPrime is the closest match to Busy Accounting Software in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Busy Accounting Software. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Busy Accounting Software also covers, and Busy Infotech's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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