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Best TallyPrime alternatives in India (2026)

TallyPrime is a billing software product from Tally Solutions, Bengaluru, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 19 start cheaper or free.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to TallyPrime are Busy Accounting Software (₹9,000/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo) and RealBooks (₹500/mo). Zoho Books is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹291/month.

Why businesses look for a TallyPrime alternative

The price isn't published

Tally Solutions quotes TallyPrime per organisation. 13 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

TallyPrime has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

A mobile app

TallyPrime does not list an Android app. 5 alternatives do.

Reported limitation

Gold lifetime costs ₹67,500 + GST upfront

Reported limitation

Cloud access is an extra purchase

Reported limitation

Prices exclude 18% GST

TallyPrime alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches TallyPrime's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
TallyPrime logoTallyPrime (current)On requestNoWindowsYes4.5/5
1Busy Accounting Software logoBusy Accounting Software₹9,000/moNoWindowsYes4.7/5
2Hitech BillSoft logoHitech BillSoft₹3,000/moNoWindowsYes4.6/5
3Zoho Books logoZoho Books₹749/moYesWebYes4.8/5
4Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks logoTally on Cloud by Hostbooks₹999/moNoWebYes4.5/5
5RealBooks logoRealBooks₹500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
6Sleek Bill logoSleek Bill₹3,000/moYesWeb, WindowsYes4.7/5
7Giddh logoGiddh₹300/moYesWebYes4.6/5
8EZTax Billing logoEZTax BillingFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
9GimBooks logoGimBooksFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
10HDPOS Smart logoHDPOS Smart₹1,200/moNoWindowsYes4.7/5
11Vyapar Desktop logoVyapar Desktop₹3,399/moNoWindowsYes4.4/5
12Udyog Software logoUdyog SoftwareOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
13Vyapar logoVyapar₹291/moYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.8/5
14Book Keeper logoBook Keeper₹2,000/moNoAndroid, iOS, WindowsYes4.4/5
15Saral Billing logoSaral Billing₹6,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
16Zoho Invoice logoZoho InvoiceFreeYesWebYes4.9/5
17ClearOne by Clear logoClearOne by ClearFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
18OkCredit logoOkCreditFreeYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
19Reach Accounting logoReach Accounting₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
20Refrens logoRefrensFree planYesWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 TallyPrime alternatives in detail

Busy Accounting Software logo

1. Busy Accounting Software

Busy Infotech · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.7/5

Desktop GST accounting and billing for traders, distributors and small manufacturers.

₹9,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Publishes a price (₹9,000/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only

Key features

  • Vouchers, ledgers and financial statements
  • Ledger reconciliation
  • MIS reports
  • Multi-company
  • GST invoicing incl. multi-GST
Hitech BillSoft logo

2. Hitech BillSoft

Hitech Business Solutions · Ahmedabad · Billing software · 4.6/5

Offline GST billing software for retailers with barcode and inventory.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Publishes a price (₹3,000/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only
Zoho Books logo

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 TallyPrime

  • Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not
  • Publishes a price (₹749/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only
  • Also available on Web

Key features

  • Quotes and sales orders
  • Invoicing
  • Automated payment collections
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Purchase orders
RealBooks logo

5. RealBooks

Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5

Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.

₹500/mo

Free trial

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Publishes a price (₹500/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only
  • Also available on Web
Sleek Bill logo

6. Sleek Bill

Intelligent IT · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.7/5

Desktop and online GST invoicing software for small businesses.

₹3,000/mo

Free plan available

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not
  • Publishes a price (₹3,000/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only
  • Also available on Web

Key features

  • GST tax invoices
  • Quotes and proforma invoices
  • Delivery notes
  • Purchase orders and bills
  • Credit notes
Giddh logo

7. 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 TallyPrime

  • Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not
  • Publishes a price (₹300/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only
  • Also available on Web
EZTax Billing logo

8. EZTax Billing

EZTax · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.6/5

GST billing, accounting and tax filing in one app.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not
  • Also available on Web, Android, iOS
GimBooks logo

9. GimBooks

GimBooks · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.6/5

Mobile GST invoicing and bookkeeping app for small businesses.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not
  • Also available on Web, Android, iOS
HDPOS Smart logo

10. HDPOS Smart

Hyper Drive Information Technologies · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.7/5

Windows billing and inventory software for retail shops and restaurants.

₹1,200/mo

Free trial

Compared with TallyPrime

  • Publishes a price (₹1,200/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only

TallyPrime alternatives by what you need

How to choose a TallyPrime 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.

TallyPrime alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to TallyPrime in 2026?+

The closest matches to TallyPrime on App Advisor are Busy Accounting Software (₹9,000/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match TallyPrime, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to TallyPrime?+

Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Sleek Bill (₹3,000/mo), Giddh (₹300/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to TallyPrime?+

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.

Is there an Indian alternative to TallyPrime?+

Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Busy Accounting Software (₹9,000/mo), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

TallyPrime vs Busy Accounting Software: which is better?+

Busy Accounting Software is the closest match to TallyPrime in our catalogue. Key differences: Publishes a price (₹9,000/mo); TallyPrime is quote-only. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these TallyPrime alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in billing software or a category TallyPrime also covers, and Tally Solutions'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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