Busy vs Marg ERP (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Busy grades higher than Marg ERP: 2.8 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Busy grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Busy
GST accounting and inventory software for Indian small businesses
Marg ERP
GST billing, batch-wise stock and accounting for Indian traders
Which one is for you
Pick Busy if
- Fits if you run a small Indian business and want free GST billing and accounts
- Works for shops that need stock, POS and e-way bills in one program
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you sell outside India, as it is built around GST
- Watch out: paid plans switch to Demo Mode when the subscription expires
- Watch out: cloud access is separate at ₹10,800 or ₹16,800 for 360 days, excluding GST
- Tight if you need the mobile app, because Express has none
- Skip it if you want one price, since older perpetual plans carry yearly renewal fees
Pick Marg ERP if
- Fits if you run a pharmacy, retail shop or distributor in India and need GST billing
- Works for businesses that track stock by batch and expiry
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you sell outside India, since it is built around Indian GST rules
- Watch out: the pricing page shows no billing period and says final prices vary
- Watch out: customisation is extra and renewal and support costs are not shown
- Skip it if you buy through online portals, as the vendor says it supports no copies bought there
How we grade them
| 2.8GPABusyGood | 1.8GPAMarg ERPWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AExpress is free, and the cheapest paid plan is ₹5,000 for 360 days, which is far under this category's $49 monthly cheaper-quarter start. Cloud access is ₹10,800 or ₹16,800 extra. | CThe pricing page shows $350 per licence outside India with no billing period, so we cannot say whether it is yearly or once. That is why it sits at the ordinary grade. |
| Free plan and trial | BExpress gives free billing and accounting with multiple companies and years, though it has no mobile app. There is also a 15-day trial. | FNo free plan or trial shown; the vendor also says it offers no support on copies bought through online portals. |
| Features | CAccounting, billing, GST tools, stock, POS and barcodes, and a mobile app on paid plans. It is built around Indian GST. | CBatch and expiry stock, GST billing and filing, barcodes, branches and accounting. It is built for Indian GST, and customisation is extra. |
| Ease of use | CAccounting software has a learning curve, and no store rating is on record. | CDesktop software with order and delivery apps, set up for your business and GST. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BDesktop software with a mobile app and optional cloud access. The only named integration is WhatsApp. | BDesktop software with companion mobile apps and bank links, and cloud access optional. |
| Best for | free GST billing and accounting for Indian firms | GST billing and stock for Indian shops |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Busy and Marg ERP. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Busy | Marg ERP | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | ₹5,000 per 360 days, single user, excluding GST | $350 per license (Basic Edition, other countries); price period not shown |
| Free plan | Express edition: free billing and accounting with multiple companies and financial years; no mobile app. | None |
| Free trial | 15-day free trial | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | BUSY Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | Marg ERP Ltd. |
| Price read from | busy.in | margcompusoft.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Marg ERP
- Built around Indian GST rules. The vendor says it does not sell through online portals and offers no support for copies bought there.
- The pricing page lists rupees for India and dollars elsewhere, shows no billing period, and says final prices vary with requirements.
- Customization is extra, and the pricing page does not say what renewals or support cost.
- A comparison on the site describes it as desktop software with mobile apps, with cloud access optional.
Key features
Busy
- Accounting and billing
- Vouchers, invoices, ledgers, receivables and payables, a balance sheet and P&L, with multiple companies and financial years.
- GST compliance tools
- The Smart plan and above add GSTR-1 tools, return downloads, GSTIN and HSN validation, e-way bills and e-invoices up to plan limits.
- Stock management
- Multiple godowns, MRP-wise stock, batch and serial numbers, reorder levels and item parameters such as brand, size and colour on Smart and above.
- POS and barcodes
- Smart and higher plans list point-of-sale billing and barcode and QR code scanning for fast invoicing.
- Mobile app
- A mobile app for iOS and Android shows reports, creates orders, quotations and invoices, and checks stock.
- Access controls
- User-definable access rights, an audit trail and user login scheduling are listed on the higher plans.
Marg ERP
- Batch and expiry stock
- Tracks batch-wise, near-expiry and dump stock, which matters for pharmacies and FMCG distributors.
- GST billing and filing
- GST invoices, e-invoices, e-way bills, GSTR returns and GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation.
- Barcode billing
- Scan a barcode or batch number at the counter and stock updates on every scan.
- Multi-location branches
- Handles multi-location billing and branch operations, with a cloud option for managing branches and users.
- Order and delivery apps
- eOrder for salesmen, eOwner for owners and eDelivery for deliveries.
- Accounting and bank reconciliation
- Ledgers, balance sheets and reconciliation across 140+ banks, with WhatsApp payment reminders.
Plans
Busy
Express₹0
Free billing and accounting: vouchers, invoices, ledgers, P&L and balance sheet. No mobile app.
Start₹5,000
per 360 days, single user, excluding GST
Billing, accounting and inventory for non-GST businesses, with Mobile App Lite free for the first 360 days.
Smart₹8,000
per 360 days, single user, excluding GST
Adds GST returns tools, e-way bills and e-invoices up to 10,000, POS, barcode scanning, batch and serial tracking.
Power₹12,000
per 360 days, single user, excluding GST
Adds multiple GSTINs in one company, e-way bills and e-invoices up to 20,000, SQL support and premium voice support.
Power+₹50,000
per 360 days, 10 users, excluding GST
For larger firms: 10 users, 150 companies, e-way bills and e-invoices up to 50,000, email, WhatsApp and voice support.
Marg ERP
Basic Edition$350
per license, billing period not shown
Limited edition, 1 user with full rights; extra users $150 each, up to 2 users. India price is ₹10,300 plus 18% GST.
Silver Edition$600
per license, billing period not shown
1 full-rights user and 1 view-only user; extra users $150 each. India price is ₹13,900 plus 18% GST.
Gold Edition$1150
per license, billing period not shown
Unlimited users. India price is ₹26,000 plus 18% GST.
Ways to pay less
Busy
- Other savings
Mobile App Lite free for 360 days
Every BUSY Magic subscription plan includes Mobile App Lite with 250 credits for the first 360 days.
Marg ERP
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Busy or Marg ERP?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Busy starts at ₹5,000 per 360 days, single user, excluding GST, and Marg ERP starts at $350 per license (Basic Edition, other countries); price period not shown.
Which has a free plan, Busy or Marg ERP?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Busy has a free plan. Marg ERP does not.
Which platforms do Busy and Marg ERP run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Busy lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.