1. Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
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 Saral Billing
- Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Billing software · Alternatives
Best Saral Billing alternatives in India (2027)
Saral Billing is a billing software product from Relyon Softech, Bengaluru, priced at ₹6,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 17 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Saral Billing are Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo) and FreshBooks (₹1,600/mo). Zoho Books is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Saral Billing alternative
There is no free plan
Saral Billing has no free tier. 9 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Saral Billing starts at ₹6,000/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Saral Billing does not list an Android app. 4 alternatives do.
Saral Billing alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Saral Billing'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Saral Billing (current) | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  FreshBooks | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  QuickBooks Online | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  GoFrugal | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Marg ERP | One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Billing | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Xero | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Invoay | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Invoice | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Commerce Invoicing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Digital Bill Book by Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Hitech BillSoft | ₹3,000/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Saral Billing alternatives in detail
2. RealBooks
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Saral Billing
- Starts ₹5,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Key features
- Unlimited branches under one company
- Real-time consolidation across branches
- Branch-level user visibility
- Branch reconciliation reports
- Multiple GSTINs in one account
3. Zoho Books
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
Compared with Saral Billing
- Has a free plan — Saral Billing does not
- Starts ₹5,251/mo cheaper (₹749/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Key features
- Quotes and sales orders
- Invoicing
- Automated payment collections
- Payment gateway integration
- Purchase orders
4. Reach Accounting
Reach Accountant · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting ERP with industry editions for retail, services and manufacturing.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Saral Billing
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
5. FreshBooks
FreshBooks · Toronto · Billing software · 4.3/5
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and small service businesses.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Saral Billing
- Starts ₹4,400/mo cheaper (₹1,600/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
6. QuickBooks Online
Intuit · Mountain View · Billing software · 4.4/5
Cloud accounting and invoicing used by small businesses worldwide.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Saral Billing
- Starts ₹4,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
7. GoFrugal
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · Billing software · 4.7/5
Retail, restaurant and distribution billing and ERP with mobile apps.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Saral Billing
- Also available on Android, iOS
Key features
- Retail ERP
- Restaurant ERP
- Distribution ERP
- Cloud backup
- Mobile POS
8. Marg ERP
Marg ERP · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.7/5
Billing, inventory and accounting ERP with pharma, FMCG and retail editions.
One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST
Free trial
Key features
- GST counter billing with barcode scanning
- Touch-screen POS for retail
- Invoices sent on WhatsApp with payment reminders
- Live customer credit limit alerts during billing
- Batch-wise and expiry tracking
9. Giddh
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
Compared with Saral Billing
- Has a free plan — Saral Billing does not
- Starts ₹5,700/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Key features
- Ledger-based entries without voucher screens
- Bank reconciliation
- Multi-currency with automatic conversion
- Daybook, sales and purchase registers, financial statements
- Up to 100 companies, multiple branches and warehouses
10. Zoho Billing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription and one-time billing with GST and payment gateways.
₹1,499/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Saral Billing
- Has a free plan — Saral Billing does not
- Starts ₹4,501/mo cheaper (₹1,499/mo vs ₹6,000/mo)
Key features
- Quotes
- GST compliant invoicing
- Expenses
- Projects and timesheets
- Payments
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How to choose a Saral Billing alternative
- Confirm e-invoicing and e-way bill support explicitly, and check the thresholds against your turnover — these are separate features from ordinary GST invoicing, and vendors often blur the distinction in marketing copy.
- Check how it handles your item structure. A business selling garments in a size-and-colour matrix has a very different requirement from one selling ten SKUs.
- Ask about Tally. Most Indian accountants still work in Tally, and a clean export or two-way sync will save arguments at filing time.
Saral Billing alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Saral Billing in 2027?+
The closest matches to Saral Billing on App Advisor are Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Saral Billing, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Saral Billing?+
Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Giddh (₹300/mo), Zoho Billing (₹1,499/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Saral Billing?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Giddh starts lowest at ₹300/mo, compared with ₹6,000/mo for Saral Billing. Zoho Books also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Saral Billing?+
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo), RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Saral Billing vs Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks: which is better?+
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks is the closest match to Saral Billing in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹5,001/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹6,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Saral Billing alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Saral Billing also covers, and Relyon Softech'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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