Search for "best billing software in India" and you'll find lists where every product is "the best". This one is different in two ways. First, we make one of the products, VelBooks, and we say so. Second, we tell you when another product is the better fit. All prices are from each vendor's own public pages, as of Oct 2026, and every entry links to its source.
The short answer: shortlist by business type
There is no single best billing software. The right one depends on whether you need offline desktop software, deep accounting, free mobile apps or an all-in-one app with an online store. Start here:
| If this sounds like you | Shortlist | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You run a shop or trading business and want billing, stock, GST returns and an online store in one browser app | VelBooks (our product) | Online store included in every plan; ₹299–₹799/month + GST; needs internet |
| You need offline desktop software or full accounting your CA knows | TallyPrime, BUSY | Mature desktop accounting; lifetime or yearly licences |
| You're a pharma or FMCG distributor who wants on-site partner support | Marg ERP | Deep distribution features, large partner network |
| You want a free mobile app for basic invoicing | Swipe (free plan), Vyapar (free mobile app), myBillBook (free trial on its app) | Free tiers with paid upgrades; native apps |
| You want GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing from your billing app | GimBooks | GST filing listed in its Premium plan |
| You mainly track credit (udhaar) and send payment reminders | Khatabook | Free digital khata apps |
| Your accountant wants cloud accounting with many integrations | Zoho Books | Free plan; paid plans per organisation |
| You sell through several warehouses or e-commerce channels | Zoho Inventory | Strong order and warehouse workflows |
VelBooks (our product): who it's for, and who it isn't for
VelBooks is web-based billing and inventory software for trading, retail, wholesale and distribution businesses. It includes GST billing, inventory with barcode, GSTR filing and return management, financial accounts, order management and an online store in every plan. Introductory pricing is ₹299, ₹499 and ₹799 per month + GST, with a free 30-day trial.
It isn't the right choice if you need full accounting and billing without internet (the VelBooks web app runs in the browser; only the VelBooks POS counter-billing add-on works offline), or if your accountant needs full Tally-style accounting. Plan-wise feature details are still being finalised, so ask us for a feature-by-feature comparison before you decide.
The other options, briefly and fairly
Vyapar
Platform: Android/iOS apps and Windows desktop. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Per year (desktop / desktop + mobile): Silver ₹3,399 / ₹3,999; Gold ₹3,699 / ₹4,299; Platinum ₹9,999 / ₹11,999; Pro variants ₹8,999 / ₹9,999. The official pricing page shows prices by location; INR figures are from Vyapar's Platinum page and a reseller price list.
Good choice if you need to bill without internet, or you want a native Android app. Stand-out strengths: a free mobile app and an offline-first Windows desktop version, useful if your internet is unreliable; native Android and iOS apps.
VelBooks vs Vyapar: full comparison · Vyapar Platinum plan page
myBillBook
Platform: Android, iOS and web; desktop app from the Pro plan. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Billed annually: Plus ₹3,490/yr (≈ ₹291/mo), Pro ₹3,990/yr (≈ ₹333/mo, adds desktop app and unlimited godowns), Pro Max from ₹570/mo (2 businesses, 3 users, e-way bills, e-invoicing, POS). Monthly billing is also offered; their FAQ says the basic plan starts at ₹349/month. Checked 6 Oct 2026.
Good choice if you want native mobile apps or a desktop app, or the lowest yearly price for billing with an online store. Stand-out strengths: low annual prices, with the online store and barcode print/scan already in the entry Plus plan; native Android and iOS apps, plus a desktop app from the Pro plan.
VelBooks vs myBillBook: full comparison · myBillBook pricing plans
TallyPrime
Platform: Windows PC; cloud access available as an add-on. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Silver (single user): ₹750/month, ₹8,100/year or ₹22,500 lifetime. Gold (multi-user): ₹2,250/month, ₹24,300/year or ₹67,500 lifetime. Cloud access and WhatsApp are add-ons.
Good choice if your CA needs full Tally accounting or you need offline desktop software. Stand-out strengths: deep, mature accounting that most Indian CAs know well; works offline on a Windows PC.
VelBooks vs TallyPrime: full comparison · TallyPrime buy page
Zoho Books
Platform: Web, iOS, Android and Windows app. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Per organisation per month, billed annually: Standard ₹749, Professional ₹1,499, Premium ₹2,999, Elite ₹4,999, Ultimate ₹7,999. A free plan is available.
Good choice if you are accountant-led and want deep accounting with integrations. Stand-out strengths: a free plan for very small businesses; strong accounting with many integrations and the wider Zoho suite.
VelBooks vs Zoho Books: full comparison · Zoho Books India pricing
Marg ERP
Platform: Windows desktop; Marg Cloud; mobile apps. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Official price list: Basic ₹9,999, Silver ₹13,500, Gold ₹25,200 + GST (another table on the same page shows different figures). An annual renewal charge applies. Sold largely through partners.
Good choice if you need specialised pharma or FMCG distribution ERP depth with on-site partner support. Stand-out strengths: decades of experience with deep pharma and FMCG distribution features; offline desktop software with a large partner network for on-site support.
VelBooks vs Marg ERP: full comparison · Marg ERP price list
BUSY
Platform: Windows desktop; BUSY on Cloud; mobile app. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Subscription per 360 days: Start ₹5,000, Smart ₹8,000, Power ₹12,000, Power+ ₹50,000. Perpetual licences: Basic ₹11,000, Standard ₹16,500, Enterprise ₹22,000.
Good choice if you want desktop accounting depth or a perpetual licence. Stand-out strengths: deep accounting and inventory for traders and distributors, with a long track record; a free edition and perpetual licence options.
VelBooks vs BUSY: full comparison · BUSY pricing
Swipe
Platform: Web, Android and iOS. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Free plan. Per year: PRO ₹2,799 (≈ ₹233/mo), JET ₹3,799 (≈ ₹317/mo, adds e-way bills, batch/expiry, IMEI and web POS). An e-invoicing plan and a custom-priced Advanced plan (branches, warehouses, online store, integrations) are also offered.
Good choice if you want a free plan or native mobile apps, or you need e-invoicing and integrations at scale. Stand-out strengths: a free-forever plan with unlimited invoices; native Android and iOS apps alongside the web app.
VelBooks vs Swipe: full comparison · Swipe pricing page
GimBooks
Platform: Android, iOS and web/desktop. Published price (as of Oct 2026): Premium, prepaid, per month + 18% GST: ₹458.25 on a 1-year plan, ₹305.56 on 3 years, ₹183.33 on 10 years, ₹137.50 on the 'Lifetime' plan (priced over 240 months). E-invoices need the separate E-Invoicing plan; e-way bills use credits.
Good choice if GST return filing from the app, e-invoicing or Tally sync are your top priorities, and you are happy to prepay for a year or more. Stand-out strengths: gSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing listed in the Premium plan; e-invoicing (separate plan), e-way bills (credits) and Tally voucher sync listed among features.
VelBooks vs GimBooks: full comparison · GimBooks pricing page
Khatabook
Platform: Android, iOS and desktop. Published price (as of Oct 2026): The core apps (digital ledger, payment reminders) are free. Prices for premium features were not published on the homepage when we checked.
Good choice if you mainly need a free app to track credit (udhaar) and send payment reminders. Stand-out strengths: free apps for a digital khata (credit ledger) with payment reminders; native Android and iOS apps.
VelBooks vs Khatabook: full comparison · Khatabook website
Zoho Inventory
Platform: Web and mobile apps. Published price (as of Oct 2026): The pricing page served to us showed US dollars: Free (50 orders/mo, 1 user), Standard $29, Premium $79, Plus $129 (online store builder, WhatsApp commerce), Enterprise $249 per organisation per month, billed annually. Visitors in India may see INR prices; check their page.
Good choice if you run multi-warehouse or multichannel e-commerce operations and need advanced order workflows. Stand-out strengths: deep order and warehouse management: multiple locations, bins, backorders, dropshipping, batch and serial tracking; integrations with marketplaces, shipping and the wider Zoho suite.
VelBooks vs Zoho Inventory: full comparison · Zoho Inventory pricing page
Torn between the two most searched apps? Read our Vyapar vs myBillBook head-to-head. Looking specifically for Tally options (including Mac/Linux and a migration checklist)? See Tally alternatives.
How to compare them yourself
- Write down how you work: bills per day, B2B or B2C, number of items, who will use the software, and whether you sell online.
- Decide cloud or offline. If your internet is reliable (with a mobile hotspot as backup), cloud software is simpler. If not, look at desktop software.
- Compare the three-year cost, including renewals, extra users and add-ons such as e-invoicing or an online store.
- Trial two or three options with 20 real items and 10 real bills, including a B2B bill, an inter-state bill and a return.
- Check data export, so you're never locked in.
Our step-by-step guide to choosing billing software has a scoring sheet you can use for the trial. New to GST billing? Start with what GST billing software is.
How we made this list
We included the brands Indian businesses search for most, based on our keyword research, and took features and prices only from each vendor's own pages (we say "see their site" where we couldn't confirm a detail). We didn't use ratings, download counts or user claims. Prices change often, so please check each vendor's site before buying. If you spot an error, email admin@finacc.in and we'll fix it.
Sources
- Vyapar pricing
- myBillBook pricing
- TallyPrime pricing
- Zoho Books pricing
- Marg ERP pricing
- BUSY pricing
- Swipe pricing
- GimBooks pricing
- Khatabook pricing
- Zoho Inventory pricing
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; check the official sources above or consult your tax adviser.