Comparison
ERPNext vs TallyPrime
Price in rupees, free plan and fit, side by side, for Indian small businesses.
| Feature | ERPNext | TallyPrime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · paid from ₹410/mo | From ₹750/mo |
| Price details | The software is free and open source. Managed hosting on Frappe Cloud starts at ₹410 a month; you can also host it yourself. | Silver (single user): ₹750 a month rental, or ₹22,500 one-time for a lifetime licence. 18% GST extra. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Small manufacturers with some technical help who want a full ERP without licence fees | Traders, distributors and small manufacturers whose accountant already works in Tally |
| Software type | ERP for small factories, Accounting & GST, Inventory & stock | Accounting & GST, Inventory & stock |
| Suits | Small manufacturers, Traders & distributors | Small manufacturers, Logistics & transport, FMCG distributors, Traders & distributors, Retail shops |
| Price last checked | 2 Oct 2026 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Next step | Get quote | Get quote |
ERPNext
Open-source ERP covering accounts, stock, purchasing and manufacturing.
- Free to host yourself if you have technical help
- Managed hosting on Frappe Cloud from ₹410 a month
TallyPrime
Accounting, inventory and GST software from Tally Solutions, sold as a monthly rental or a one-time lifetime licence.
- Silver is for one user; Gold is multi-user
- Gold: ₹2,250 a month rental, or ₹67,500 lifetime, plus GST
- 12-month Silver rental: ₹8,100 plus GST
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.