Comparison
BUSY Accounting Software vs Zoho Books
Price in rupees, free plan and fit, side by side, for Indian small businesses.
| Feature | BUSY Accounting Software | Zoho Books |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · paid from ₹417/mo | Free plan · paid from ₹749/mo |
| Price details | Express edition is free. Start plan ₹5,000 for 360 days (about ₹417 a month). GST extra. | Free plan for businesses with revenue under ₹25 lakh a year. Standard ₹749 a month billed yearly (₹899 monthly), 3 users. Taxes extra. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Traders and manufacturers who need stock and accounts in one program | Small businesses that want cloud accounting they can share with their accountant |
| Software type | Accounting & GST, Inventory & stock | Accounting & GST, Billing & invoicing |
| Suits | Small manufacturers, FMCG distributors, Traders & distributors, Retail shops | Small manufacturers, Logistics & transport, Freelancers, Traders & distributors, Retail shops |
| Price last checked | 2 Oct 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Next step | Get quote | Get quote |
BUSY Accounting Software
Accounting, inventory and GST software for traders, distributors and manufacturers.
- Paid subscription plans run from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 for 360 days
- One-time licences start at ₹11,000 plus GST
Zoho Books
Online accounting software with GST invoicing, bank feeds and reports.
- Free plan: 1 user plus your accountant, up to 1,000 invoices a year
- Standard: 3 users, up to 5,000 invoices a year
- Professional: ₹1,499 a month billed yearly, 5 users
- Extra users: ₹150 each a month on yearly billing
How to choose between them
Start with the monthly cost you can sustain, then check that the tool handles the job you do every day. If both fit your budget, take the free plan or trial of each and run one real week of work through it before you pay.