Comparison · last checked 28 October 2026
Invoiqo vs TallyPrime: which fits your business?
TallyPrime is full accounting software that many Indian accountants and CAs know well, with deep GST features, and it runs on a Windows PC, also offline. Invoiqo is simpler online billing, stock and accounting that you can open from any browser, with a free plan and low monthly prices. Many small shops need billing first and accounting second; many accountants need the reverse.
Prices and features change; check each vendor’s site before deciding.
Invoiqo and TallyPrime side by side
| Feature | Invoiqo | TallyPrime |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, free forever: 50 invoices a month, 1 user | No; 7-day free trial (educational mode is for learning only) |
| Entry paid price | Starter ₹149 a month or ₹1,490 a year (Business ₹199, Pro ₹299 a month) | Silver (1 user): ₹750 a month rental or ₹22,500 lifetime, plus 18% GST |
| Platforms | Web browser (also on phones) and a Windows app. No Android or iOS app yet | Windows desktop; Mac, Chromebook and phones through the paid Cloud Access add-on |
| Offline use | No, needs an internet connection | Yes, accounting, invoicing and inventory work offline; GST filing and e-invoicing need internet |
| App languages | English, Hindi and Bengali | Display also in Bangla and Arabic; enter data and print documents in other languages |
| GST invoices | Yes, with HSN/SAC, and CGST + SGST or IGST from the place of supply | Yes |
| E-invoicing and e-way bills | Business and Pro plans: IRN and QR code on the invoice. No e-way bill generation | Yes, IRN and QR code online, with the e-way bill generated alongside |
| GSTR reports | Paid plans: GSTR-1 JSON for the GST portal and a GSTR-3B summary. You file on the portal | Upload GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data, direct filing, and GST reconciliation |
| Batch, expiry and serial numbers | Batch and expiry register; serial and IMEI register (not linked to bills yet) | Batch and expiry tracking by godown; serial numbers: check on their website |
| Multiple godowns | Yes, on every plan, with transfers and godown-wise stock | Yes, with stock transfers between godowns |
| Payments and UPI | Record UPI, cash, card, bank and cheque payments; payment links through your own Razorpay account | Payment links and QR codes through Razorpay, PayU or a UPI ID; connected banking |
| Accounting | Double-entry books: journals, trial balance, P&L and balance sheet | Full accounting, with balance sheet and P&L |
| Multiple users | Free 1, Starter 2, Business 3, Pro 10 users, with owner, manager, accountant and staff roles | Silver: 1 user; Gold (₹2,250 a month or ₹67,500 lifetime + GST): unlimited users on the same LAN |
| Developer API | Yes, REST API on the Pro plan | Local integration: XML or JSON over HTTP, ODBC and TDL |
Choose TallyPrime if…
- Your accountant or CA works in Tally and wants your books there.
- You need deep accounting and GST features, such as direct return filing and reconciliation.
- You need to work offline on a Windows PC.
- You prefer a one-time lifetime licence to a monthly plan.
- Many people work on the same office network (Gold: unlimited users on a LAN).
- You need e-way bills generated with your e-invoices.
Choose Invoiqo if…
- You want to start free and pay ₹149 to ₹299 a month only when you grow.
- You want to bill from a browser on any device without installing anything.
- You want simple screens that counter staff learn quickly, in English, Hindi or Bengali.
- You want billing, stock and books in one place without buying a cloud add-on to work away from the office.
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Last checked 28 October 2026. TallyPrime’s details come from these pages; where we couldn’t confirm something, the table says “Check on their website”. Prices and features change; check each vendor’s site before deciding. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Invoiqo vs TallyPrime: common questions
Can Invoiqo replace Tally?
For many small shops and traders, yes: Invoiqo covers GST billing, stock and double-entry books with trial balance, P&L and balance sheet. If your CA relies on Tally’s deeper accounting and filing features, Tally may remain the better fit for the books.
How much does TallyPrime cost compared with Invoiqo?
Tally lists TallyPrime Silver at ₹750 a month rental or ₹22,500 for a lifetime licence, and Gold at ₹2,250 a month or ₹67,500, plus 18% GST. Invoiqo is free to start and ₹149 to ₹299 a month on paid plans.
Does Invoiqo work offline like Tally?
No. Invoiqo needs an internet connection. Tally’s core accounting, invoicing and inventory work offline on a Windows PC.
Can my CA still see my books if I use Invoiqo?
Yes. Add your CA as a user with the accountant role, or export reports as CSV files (they open in Excel) and share the GSTR-1 JSON with them.
Try Invoiqo free, side by side
The Free plan never expires and needs no card. Make a few bills in both apps and keep the one that suits you.