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Busy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Busy alternative for most people is Zoho Inventory (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of inventory management tools. It's also the best free one.
Busy compared with 5 alternatives: Marg ERP, Zoho Inventory, Megaventory, HandiFox and Acctivate.
Busy has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹5,000 per 360 days, single user, excluding GST. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusyThis tool | Free plan · from ₹5,000/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Marg ERP | From $350 | No | Web |
| Zoho Inventory | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Megaventory | Free trial · from $135/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| HandiFox | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Acctivate | Paid | No | Windows |
Price against what you get
Busy starts at about $4.39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Zoho Inventory and Megaventory score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Busy
Marg ERP
GST billing, batch-wise stock and accounting for Indian traders
- Marg ERP starts at $350 per license (Basic Edition, other countries); price period not shown.
- Marg ERP has no free plan, unlike Busy.
- Marg ERP lists no iOS and Android apps, which Busy has.
Suits: Indian pharmacies, pharma distributors and FMCG wholesalers
Zoho Inventory
Online inventory and order management from Zoho, with a free plan
- Zoho Inventory starts at $29 per organization / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Zoho Inventory also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Inventory also covers online store and shipping labels.
- Zoho Inventory does not cover invoicing, reports and bookkeeping, which Busy does.
Suits: Small online sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy or Shopify
Megaventory
Cloud inventory, order and light manufacturing management
- Megaventory starts at $135 per month, billed annually ($150 billed monthly).
- Megaventory has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Busy.
- Megaventory also covers dropshipping.
- Megaventory does not cover invoicing and bookkeeping, which Busy does.
Suits: Small distributors and retailers that hold stock in several places
HandiFox
Barcode inventory and mobile warehouse app that syncs with QuickBooks
- HandiFox starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- HandiFox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Busy.
- HandiFox does not cover bookkeeping, which Busy does.
Suits: Small businesses that keep their books in QuickBooks Online or Desktop
Acctivate
Inventory and order software that extends QuickBooks
- Acctivate has no free plan, unlike Busy.
- Acctivate also lists a Windows app.
- Acctivate lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Busy has.
- Acctivate also covers quotes and estimates and online store.
- Acctivate does not cover invoicing and bookkeeping, which Busy does.
Suits: QuickBooks users who have outgrown its inventory features
Limits worth knowing in Busy
- Prices are in rupees, exclude GST, and are shown for India; the page also has South Asia and Global views in dollars.
- Subscription plans switch to Demo Mode when the subscription expires.
- Cloud access is separate: BUSY Online costs ₹10,800 per 360 days for Access or ₹16,800 for SQL, excluding GST.
- The pricing page also sells older perpetual plans (BUSY 21) with a yearly renewal fee for updates and support.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Busy?
The alternatives to Busy in this directory are Marg ERP, Zoho Inventory, Megaventory, HandiFox and Acctivate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Busy.
Is there a free alternative to Busy?
Yes. Zoho Inventory has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Busy alternatives work on Windows?
The Busy listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Inventory and Acctivate list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.