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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: 11 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 (Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (₹999/mo) and RealBooks (₹500/mo). Busy Accounting Software is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹291/month.
The price isn't published
Tally Solutions quotes TallyPrime per organisation. 11 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. 11 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
Ranked by how closely each product matches TallyPrime'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TallyPrime (current) | On request | No | Windows | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  Busy Accounting Software | Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days | Yes | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Hitech BillSoft | ₹3,000/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Sleek Bill | Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  HDPOS Smart | ₹1,200/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Vyapar Desktop | ₹3,399/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Udyog Software | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 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 |  Zoho Invoice | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 17 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  OkCredit | Free · Paid packs from Rs 30 per 30 days | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Refrens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Busy Infotech · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.7/5
Desktop GST accounting and billing for traders, distributors and small manufacturers.
Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days
Free plan available
Compared with TallyPrime
Key features
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
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
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 TallyPrime
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with TallyPrime
Key features
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
Compared with TallyPrime
Key features
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
Key features
EZTax · Hyderabad · Billing software · 4.6/5
GST billing, accounting and tax filing in one app.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with TallyPrime
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
Key features
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
The closest matches to TallyPrime on App Advisor are Busy Accounting Software (Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days), 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.
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Busy Accounting Software (Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Sleek Bill (Free plan · paid from ₹4,720/yr). 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. Busy Accounting Software also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Busy Accounting Software (Express free · from ₹5,000 per 360 days), Hitech BillSoft (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Busy Accounting Software is the closest match to TallyPrime in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — TallyPrime does not. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
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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