A Cloud Alternative to BUSY Accounting Software
Inventory, GST billing and full accounts like BUSY, plus browser and mobile access, WhatsApp invoices and AI data entry, on one yearly plan.
hisabkitab vs
BUSY
| hisabkitab | BUSY | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Launch ₹2,999, Boost ₹4,999 or Advanced ₹6,999 a year, plus a free plan to try | Perpetual licence (single user: Basic ₹11,000, Standard ₹16,500, Enterprise ₹22,000) or yearly subscription (single user: ₹5,000, ₹8,000, ₹10,000) |
| Where it runs | Cloud: any browser plus Android and iOS apps, hosted on AWS in India | Installed desktop software, with a separate cloud access product and mobile app |
| Users | 2, 4 or 5 users and 1, 2 or 4 companies by plan; more as add-ons | Single-user and multi-user editions priced separately |
| GST and e-invoicing | GST invoices, GSTR reports, e-invoice and e-way bill built in (400, 1,500 or unlimited a year by plan) | Complete GST with e-invoice and e-way bill from the Standard edition |
| Mobile app | Android and iOS apps included on every plan, same login as the web | One mobile app free for the first year |
| Industry billing | Custom fields with formulas at item, invoice and ledger level (Boost and Advanced) | Configurable fields and advanced inventory by edition |
| AI data entry | AI reads bank statements and purchase bills into entries (Advanced) | Data import tools |
| Switching | Free migration of masters, balances and stock from BUSY, Tally or Excel | — |
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Versatile Accounting and Billing Software for Every Sector
Why look for a BUSY alternative?
BUSY is a capable desktop accounting and inventory package used by many Indian traders and distributors. Businesses usually look for an alternative when they want their books online by default: billing from a phone at the counter, access for a partner at another branch, invoices sent on WhatsApp, and automatic cloud backups instead of a server in the back office. hisabkitab is a cloud alternative built by Chartered Accountants for exactly that.
How does pricing compare?
BUSY’s pricing page lists perpetual single-user licences at ₹11,000 for Basic, ₹16,500 for Standard and ₹22,000 for Enterprise, and yearly single-user subscriptions at ₹5,000, ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with multi-user editions priced higher. GST e-invoicing and e-way bills come with Standard and above.
hisabkitab costs ₹2,999, ₹4,999 or ₹6,999 a year, exclusive of 18% GST, and every paid plan includes GST invoicing, e-invoices, e-way bills, at least two users, mobile apps and cloud hosting.
What changes when you move to hisabkitab?
The biggest day-to-day differences:
Bill and check stock from the shop, the godown or home on any device
Send invoices and payment reminders on WhatsApp automatically
Custom fields and formulas for sqft, weight, batch, IMEI or design codes
AI turns bank statement PDFs and supplier bills into entries on the Advanced plan
Updates and backups are included, with nothing to install
How does migration from BUSY work?
hisabkitab migrates your BUSY data at no extra charge: ledgers, opening balances, party outstandings and stock. The team checks the result against your BUSY trial balance so the first day’s books match what you closed with.
When is BUSY still a good fit?
BUSY may suit you better if you need to work offline on one computer, prefer a one-time licence, or rely on specialised BUSY modules such as production planning set up for your business. If cloud access, WhatsApp billing and AI data entry matter more, try hisabkitab free before your next BUSY renewal.
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