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How do I choose accounting software for my business in India?
The right accounting software for an Indian business handles GST billing and returns, matches how you manage stock, supports the number of people and companies you run, and fits your budget. The quiz above asks six questions about your business and recommends one of hisabkitab’s three plans, Launch, Boost or Advanced, with the price and the reasons it fits. This guide explains what to look for if you are comparing options.
What to look for in accounting software
GST compliance
Look for GST invoices, e-invoicing with IRN and QR code, e-way bills, and ready reports for GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. E-invoicing is mandatory once your aggregate turnover has crossed ₹5 crore in any year, and an e-way bill is generally needed when you move goods worth more than ₹50,000. GSTR-2B reconciliation helps you claim the right input tax credit every month.
Inventory that matches your products
Traders and manufacturers need stock by unit, batch, serial number or IMEI, barcode printing and price lists. Businesses that sell by area or length, such as plywood, tiles or steel, benefit from custom fields with formulas, for example square feet calculated from length, breadth and pieces.
Users, companies and access
Check how many users and companies each plan includes, whether you can control what each user sees, and whether the books are available on the cloud and on a mobile app for the owner, accountant and CA.
Automation that saves time
AI bank statement import, purchase bill reading, automatic WhatsApp and email payment reminders, and recurring invoices remove hours of manual work every month.
Migration and support
If you are moving from Tally, Busy, Vyapar or Excel, ask whether your existing data will be migrated and whether that costs extra. hisabkitab migrates your data without an extra charge.
hisabkitab plans compared
Plan and price
Best for
Includes
Launch, ₹2,999 a year
Solo operators, single-counter shops, freelancers and service providers
1 company, 2 users, all vouchers and GST reports, e-invoices and e-way bills up to 400 a year
Boost, ₹4,999 a year
Growing businesses with stock, several counters or formula-based billing
2 companies, 4 users, custom fields and formulas, barcode, recurring invoices, profit reports
Advanced, ₹6,999 a year
Distributors, multi-branch businesses, e-commerce sellers and audit-sensitive firms
4 companies, 5 users, AI bank and bill import, audit trail, stock journal, unlimited e-invoices
Prices are per year and exclude 18% GST. Three-year plans save 33%.
Which plan fits which business?
As a rule of thumb:
Launch suits kirana stores, salons, tailors, tutors, agents and freelancers with simple billing.
Boost suits hardware, plywood, tiles, electronics, mobile and garment shops, restaurants and small manufacturers.
Advanced suits FMCG and other distributors, jewellery showrooms, Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho sellers, and manufacturers with a bill of materials.
Chartered accountants managing many clients use the separate hisabkitab CA Module.
Cloud vs desktop accounting software
Desktop software keeps your books on one computer, so backups, remote access and sharing with your CA are your responsibility. Cloud accounting software like hisabkitab keeps your data on secure servers in India, lets several users work at once from any browser or phone, and updates automatically when GST rules change.
FAQs
How do I choose the right accounting software for my business?
What are hisabkitab's plans and prices?
Which plan do most businesses choose?
When do I need the Advanced plan?
Can I add more users or companies later?
I am a CA. Which plan should I use?
Is there free accounting software for small businesses?
Is e-invoicing mandatory for my business?
Can I switch from Tally or Busy without losing my data?
Do hisabkitab's prices include GST?
