In Tally
You create a sales voucher and pick the ledgers. It is fast once you know the voucher system and shortcuts, which is why trained accountants like it.
Tally vs ProfitBooks · feature comparison
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ProfitBooks and Tally both handle GST invoicing, inventory and full accounting. The difference is how you work. Tally is desktop software built around vouchers for trained accountants. ProfitBooks runs in the cloud with plain-language entries, automatic backups and logins for your team and CA. Below, the same jobs compared side by side.
1,00,000+ businesses use ProfitBooksNo installationFree plan to try it
Same sale, two ways
Desktop voucher entry
Sales voucher
Party ledgerMeridian Design
Sales ledgerCr
Output tax ledgersCr
Saved onOffice PC
ProfitBooks
New invoice
CustomerMeridian Design
ItemDesign retainer
TaxAdded for you
Saved inThe cloud
Journal posted automaticallyOpen it from any device
Sample entries for illustration
☁️Backed upAutomatically, in the cloud
🤝CA invitedSame live books, no data files
Task by task
The same job in Tally and in ProfitBooks
Pick a task. Tally comes out ahead on some of them, and we say so.
In ProfitBooks
You create an invoice: customer, items, send. ProfitBooks posts the double-entry in the background, so staff without accounting training can do it.
For owners and sales staff, ProfitBooks is quicker to learn.
In Tally
Tally is desktop software. Your data lives on your own computers or server. Newer versions offer remote access on top.
In ProfitBooks
Log in from any browser, or from the iOS and Android apps. Everyone works on the same live books, wherever they are.
ProfitBooks, if more than one person or place needs the books.
In Tally
Backups and data security are your job, because the data sits on your machines. A failed hard disk without a recent backup is a real risk.
In ProfitBooks
Data is stored on secure cloud servers with encryption and automatic backups. A lost laptop does not take your books with it.
ProfitBooks takes backups off your to-do list.
In Tally
Your CA works on the data files you share, or through a remote access setup on your installation.
In ProfitBooks
Invite your CA to the same live books. On SMB Pro, auditors get read-only access to every report and ledger.
ProfitBooks, if you are tired of sending files back and forth.
In Tally
Batch and serial number tracking, bill of materials, production planning and detailed cost centres. Tally handles complex manufacturing well.
In ProfitBooks
Multiple warehouses, purchase orders, production, wastage and stock transfers, with FIFO or weighted average valuation. Built for everyday stock, not every edge case.
Tally goes deeper here. ProfitBooks covers what most small businesses need.
In Tally
TDL, Tally's own customisation language, lets a partner build special reports, invoice layouts and tax handling. It also supports several GSTINs and composition schemes.
In ProfitBooks
Invoice templates with your logo and terms, and 50+ ready reports you can filter and export to Excel. No custom coding needed.
Tally, if you need custom formats built by a partner.
Looking for prices, the free plan and switching steps? They are on our free Tally alternative page. The full story is in ProfitBooks vs Tally, our hands-on comparison.
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What you get in ProfitBooks
Six parts of the product that do the work you would otherwise do in Tally, with the accounting kept in the background.
Invoicing
Create professional invoices and get paid faster while the accounting happens in the background.
- Estimates and sales orders
- Email invoices to customers
- Invoices in other currencies
Payables and receivables
Track the whole cycle from purchase to sale with filterable reports.
- Vendor payment tracking
- Advance payments and their allocation
- Customer statements in one click
Inventory management
Follow stock from purchase to sale, for traders and manufacturers.
- Issue inventory to production
- Record finished goods and wastage
- Transfer stock between warehouses
Business accounting
Proper double-entry accounting, all in the cloud.
- Chart of accounts
- Journal entries
- Invite your auditor
- Projects
Financial reporting
Accurate, up-to-date reports that are easy to read.
- Balance Sheet, P&L and cash flow
- GST and tax reports
- Ledgers, day book and audit trail
Payroll
Run payroll in the same books on the Growth plan and above.
- Payroll on Growth and above
- Employee reports
Two kinds of user
Designed for business owners, trusted by accountants
Owners like ProfitBooks because it is simple. Accountants recommend it because the books underneath are complete.
For the owner
- Plain-language entries instead of vouchers
- A dashboard of dues and cash on your phone
- Our team guides you through setup on chat
For the accountant
- Chart of accounts, journals, ledgers and trial balance
- Read-only auditor access on SMB Pro
- Reports that export to Excel
See how ProfitBooks compares in practice
Invoicing, receivables and payables in a short walkthrough.
More on moving beyond Tally
Prices, switching steps and other desktop tools compared.
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Can I bring my data over from my old accounting software?
Yes, most of your data can be imported.
1Customers: Income → Customers, then Import
2Products: Items → Products / Services → Import
3Accounts: Accounting → Chart of Accounts → Import
4Vendors: Expenses → Vendors, then Import
Most customers enter the closing balances from their old system as opening balances in ProfitBooks. Invoices and purchase bills can be imported too.
Switching this weekend then.
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Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to the free Startup plan unless you upgrade.
Startup
For trying it out or very small volumes
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- 1 user
- 10 invoices a month
- 10 journal vouchers a month
- Basic financial reports
- 1 warehouse
Essential
For solopreneurs filing GST
₹2,499per year
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- 1 user
- 1,000 invoices a year
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- Invoice reminders and signature
- WhatsApp integration add-on
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For growing teams and service firms
₹4,999per year
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- Everything in Essential, plus
- 10 users
- 5,000 invoices a year
- Payroll and multi-currency
- 3 warehouses
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For established businesses
₹7,500per year · or ₹750/month
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- Everything in Growth, plus
- 25 users with custom roles
- Unlimited invoices
- Unlimited warehouses
- Projects and auditor access
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Owners, their teams and their accountants keep their books on ProfitBooks every day, on the web and on the iOS and Android apps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Tally and ProfitBooks?
Tally is desktop accounting software built around vouchers, and works best with trained accounting staff. ProfitBooks runs in the cloud with plain-language entries, so owners and staff can use it from any device. Both handle GST, inventory and full double-entry accounting.
Is ProfitBooks easier to use than Tally?
For most business owners, yes. You create invoices and record expenses in plain words, and ProfitBooks posts the debits and credits for you. Tally assumes you understand accounting, which suits trained accountants but can overwhelm owners without an accounting background.
When should I stay on Tally?
Stay on Tally if you have complex needs and a trained accounting team: batch and serial number tracking, detailed cost centres, custom reports built with TDL, or several GSTINs. Our comparison guide recommends ProfitBooks for most other small businesses.
Can my CA work on ProfitBooks?
Yes. Invite your accountant to the same live books in the cloud, with the chart of accounts, journals, ledgers and trial balance they expect. On SMB Pro you can also give your auditor read-only access to reports and ledgers.
Can I move my data from Tally to ProfitBooks?
Yes. Import your customer, vendor and item lists, enter opening balances from your trial balance on the cut-over date, and start invoicing. Our support team helps on chat, and our Tally alternative page lists the switching steps.
How does ProfitBooks pricing compare with Tally?
ProfitBooks has a free plan and yearly subscriptions in rupees, with nothing to install. Tally is sold as a desktop licence. Our Tally alternative page has a side-by-side price table; this page compares features.
Ready to move beyond Tally?
Try ProfitBooks free and see the difference with your own invoices. Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial.
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