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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an accounting software product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹5,800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are Bench (₹20,000/mo), Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo), Zoho Finance Plus (₹2,599/mo) and ANKPAL (₹3,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Cost
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central starts at ₹5,800/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (current) | ₹5,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  Bench | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Winman CA-ERP | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Finance Plus | ₹2,599/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  ANKPAL | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  A2X | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Sage 50 | ₹3,000/mo | No | Windows | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Saasu | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Banqup | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Countingup | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  PetroByte | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Way2Society | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Rounded | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  Teamleader | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Aplos | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  FreeAgent | £9.50/month sole traders (intro), excl. VAT | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Clear Books | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  ZenLedger | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  AutoEntry | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  e-Boekhouden.nl | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Bench Accounting · Vancouver · Accounting software · 4.4/5
Bookkeeping service with software for US small businesses.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Tally Cloud Hub · Ahmedabad · Accounting software · 4.6/5
Hosted TallyPrime access from any device.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Winman Software · Mangaluru · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Income tax, TDS and audit software for chartered accountants.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Accounting software · 4.7/5
Bundled accounting, invoicing, expense, inventory and subscriptions.
₹2,599/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Key features
Ankpal Technologies · Ahmedabad · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Online accounting with GST and multi-branch for SMEs and CAs.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Key features
A2X Software Limited · Toronto · Accounting software · 4.1/5
Ecommerce accounting software that connects sales channels such as Amazon and Shopify to QuickBooks, Xero or NetSuite.
Paid plans
Free trial
Sage Group · Newcastle · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Desktop accounting for small and mid-size businesses.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Saasu Pty Ltd · Galston · Accounting software · 4/5
Cloud accounting software made in Australia for small business.
Paid plans
Free trial
Banqup · La Hulpe · Accounting software · 4/5
Platform for sending, receiving and managing electronic invoices and documents with cash flow control.
Paid plans
Free trial
Counting Ltd · London · Accounting software · 4/5
Business bank account with built-in accounting, invoicing and tax tools.
Paid plans
Free trial
The closest matches to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on App Advisor are Bench (₹20,000/mo), Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹5,800/mo for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo), Zoho Finance Plus (₹2,599/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bench is the closest match to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹14,200/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹5,800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in accounting software or a category Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central also covers, and Microsoft'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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