5 tools, A to Z

BUSY Accounting Software

STscore 45

Fit for this type 70

Accounting, inventory and GST software for traders, distributors and manufacturers.

Best for: Traders and manufacturers who need stock and accounts in one program

Free plan · paid from ₹417/mo

Express edition is free. Start plan ₹5,000 for 360 days (about ₹417 a month). GST extra.

ERPNext

STscore 39

Fit for this type 28

Open-source ERP covering accounts, stock, purchasing and manufacturing.

Best for: Small manufacturers with some technical help who want a full ERP without licence fees

Free plan · paid from ₹410/mo

The software is free and open source. Managed hosting on Frappe Cloud starts at ₹410 a month; you can also host it yourself.

StatementDock

STscore 25

Fit for this type 38

Converts Indian bank statement PDFs to Excel, CSV and Tally Prime XML in your browser — nothing uploaded. For CAs and bookkeepers. Free for 5 pages a day.

Free plan · paid from ₹249/mo

Free 5 pages/day; Starter ₹249/mo; Unlimited ₹399/mo (incl. GST)

TallyPrime

STscore 45

Fit for this type 78

Accounting, inventory and GST software from Tally Solutions, sold as a monthly rental or a one-time lifetime licence.

Best for: Traders, distributors and small manufacturers whose accountant already works in Tally

From ₹750/mo

Silver (single user): ₹750 a month rental, or ₹22,500 one-time for a lifetime licence. 18% GST extra.

Zoho Books

STscore 51

Fit for this type 85

Online accounting software with GST invoicing, bank feeds and reports.

Best for: Small businesses that want cloud accounting they can share with their accountant

Free plan · paid from ₹749/mo

Free plan for businesses with revenue under ₹25 lakh a year. Standard ₹749 a month billed yearly (₹899 monthly), 3 users. Taxes extra.

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