Tally
India's ubiquitous desktop accounting + GST + inventory tool.
What is Tally?
Tally is accounting / bookkeeping software — software for tracking income, expenses, invoicing, GST/tax, and producing financial statements.
India's ubiquitous desktop accounting + GST + inventory tool.
What to look for in accounting
The questions you should ask before committing to Tally or any alternative.
- GST / tax-regime compliance for your country
- Bank-feed / payment-gateway integrations
- Invoice templates and customer-portal
- Multi-currency support if you bill internationally
- Auditor / CA workflow (export to Tally / Excel / external auditors)
- Depth of reporting (P&L, balance sheet, ratios)
Tally cost at scale
Modelled monthly cost as you grow. Estimates only — final pricing varies on plan discounts, volume tiers, and any negotiated enterprise SKU. Business size is the axis we vary.
Forex assumed at ₹85/USD. Actual cost includes 2–3.5% forex markup unless paying with a low-fx card.
Tally is great for
Small businesses, freelancers, and growing startups before in-house finance.
Probably not ideal if
Enterprises (>500 staff) — they need ERP-class systems instead.
Alternatives to Tally
Other tools in the accounting category we cover.
QuickBooks
The default accounting suite for US small businesses.
Xero
Cloud accounting with strong international support and bank feeds.
Zoho Books
GST-ready accounting from Zoho — well-suited to Indian businesses.
Vyapar
Mobile-first GST billing and invoicing for Indian SMBs.
Tally head-to-head
See all Tally alternatives →Side-by-side comparisons with the obvious alternatives.
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›What does Tally cost?
Pricing varies by tier and volume. Tally publishes the latest rates on their website.
›Who is Tally a good fit for?
Small businesses, freelancers, and growing startups before in-house finance.
›Who should NOT use Tally?
Enterprises (>500 staff) — they need ERP-class systems instead.
›Are there cheaper alternatives to Tally?
Yes — popular accounting alternatives include QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books. Compare them side-by-side via the head-to-head comparisons we maintain.
Pay for Tally with the right card
Picking Tally is half the decision. The other half is the card you swipe — at $50/mo the right pick recovers 1.5–4% in forex savings + rewards compared to a default retail card.
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Amex Hilton Honors
No-fx US card — pay USD with USD, zero markup; 3% rewards on accounting spend
IDFC FIRST Wow
0% forex markup vs 3.5% on retail Indian cards
ICICI MMT Signature
1.5% rewards on accounting spend