Tally Prime vs Vyapar (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Vyapar grades higher than Tally Prime: 2.6 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Vyapar grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Tally Prime
Desktop accounting and inventory software, mainly for Indian SMBs
Vyapar
GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses
Which one is for you
Pick Tally Prime if
- Fits if you run a small business on Windows and want accounts and stock in one program
- Works for Indian businesses that need GST-style tax compliance built in
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use a Mac or want a phone app, because it is Windows only
- Not for you if you want cloud access in the price, as that is bought separately
- Watch out: prices differ by region, with the India page quoting 750 rupees a month plus 18% GST
- Watch out: the trial length is not stated, and the multi-user Gold plan showed placeholder prices on the North America page
Pick Vyapar if
- Fits if you run a small shop or trading business in India and file GST
- Works for owners who want billing on a desktop and a phone that stay in sync
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you operate outside India, because the site gives nothing for other tax systems
- Watch out: the US App Store lists Gold Mobile at $34 and Platinum Combo at $149, which differ from the web prices
- Tight if you want a free plan, as there is only a 7-day trial
- Pricey if you need POS, loyalty points, bulk WhatsApp or the online store, which are Platinum at $125.99 a year
- Watch out: Silver and Retail Pro plans exist, but their prices were not readable
How we grade them
| 1.6GPATally PrimeWeak | 2.6GPAVyaparGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CSilver for one user is $342 for 12 months, about $28.50 a month, in accounting's middle band. Lifetime is $855, which is more than two years of the $25 middle. | A$89.99 a year for Gold on desktop and phone, about $7.50 a month, which is under 60% of the cheapest quarter of accounting tools ($15). Platinum is $125.99. The site shows these dollar prices from one location, so rupee prices may differ. |
| Free plan and trial | DA free trial is offered, but the pages we read do not say how long it lasts. | CA 7-day trial with every feature unlocked. There is no free plan, and the listing does not say whether the trial needs a card. |
| Features | CInvoicing, accounting, inventory, tax compliance and banking. Cloud access and WhatsApp sharing are bought separately, and the tax side is built around India. | CGST invoices, e-way bills, e-invoicing, inventory, WhatsApp messages and industry editions. The listing shows it tied to Indian GST, so it covers a narrower job than general accounting. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It is a desktop program with a learning curve for anyone new to it. | CNo store rating on record. You set up your items, parties and tax details before billing. |
| Platforms and integrations | DA Windows desktop program only; no Mac, iOS or Android app on the pages read, and 1 integration on record. | BWindows, Mac, iPhone and Android with sync between desktop and phone. The only connection listed is WhatsApp, and no API is shown. |
| Best for | a small business running accounts and stock on a Windows PC | GST billing and stock for small Indian businesses |
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: Tally Prime and Vyapar. How we grade
Price against what you get
Tally Prime starts at $28.67 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Vyapar starts at $7.50 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3.
Vyapar scores higher and starts $21.17 a month lower. Of the other accounting and invoicing tools on the chart, 42 score higher than Tally Prime for less, and 4 score higher than Vyapar for less.
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
Where they differ
- Tally Prime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Vyapar also covers expense tracking.
At a glance
| Tally Prime | Vyapar | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $86 per 3 months (single user), on the North America price list | $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pages read. | 7-day free trial with all features unlocked |
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| Windows | ||
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| Made by | Tally Solutions Private Limited | Vyapar |
| Price read from | tallysolutions.com | vyaparapp.in |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Tally Prime
- Runs as a Windows desktop program; the pages read list no Mac, iOS or Android app.
- Prices differ by region: the India page shows 750 rupees a month (plus 18% GST) for the single-user Silver edition, and the North America page shows dollars.
- On the North America page, the multi-user Gold plan showed rupee placeholder prices when read, so no dollar Gold price is recorded here.
- Cloud access and WhatsApp sharing are not part of the plan price and are bought separately.
Vyapar
- Built for Indian GST; the site says nothing of use for other tax systems.
- The pricing page loads its prices with JavaScript and shows plans in dollars from one location; Indian rupee prices may differ.
- The US App Store lists in-app purchases such as Gold Mobile at $34 and Platinum Combo at $149, which differ from the web prices.
- Silver and Retail Pro plans exist, but their prices were not readable.
Key features
Tally Prime
- Invoicing and accounting
- Vouchers, ledgers and financial reports in one desktop product, with the same features on every plan.
- Inventory management
- Stock tracking is part of the standard feature set rather than an add-on.
- Tax compliance
- The India price list lists GST, e-invoicing and e-way bills among the included features.
- Banking and cash flow
- Banking and cash flow tools are listed in the feature set on the buy page.
- Connected services
- Tally Software Services adds connected services and free upgrades while it is active.
- Optional add-ons
- Cloud access (shown as powered by AWS on the North America page) and WhatsApp sharing of invoices are bought separately.
Vyapar
- GST invoices and reports
- Create GST and non-GST bills and invoices, and produce GST calculations and GSTR reports.
- E-way bill and e-invoice
- The Gold plan's feature list includes e-way bills and e-invoicing, plus TCS and TDS on invoices.
- Inventory
- Low-stock alerts and bulk item updates on higher plans, and godown stock transfers on Platinum.
- Mobile and desktop sync
- Install the mobile app and sync it with the desktop app to watch the business from anywhere.
- WhatsApp and marketing
- Share invoices over WhatsApp; Platinum adds bulk WhatsApp messages, marketing tools and loyalty points.
- Industry editions
- Separate pages and plans cover retail, pharmacy, grocery, restaurant, jewellery and apparel businesses.
Plans
Tally Prime
Silver, 3 months$86
for 3 months, single user
Single-user edition for one PC, with all features and Tally Software Services included. Shown as USD 86 on the North America page.
Silver, 6 months$171
for 6 months, single user
Same single-user edition on a six-month term.
Silver, 12 months$342
for 12 months, single user
Same single-user edition on a twelve-month term, about $28.50 a month.
Silver, lifetime$855
one-time, single user
Perpetual single-user license with one year of Tally Software Services included.
Vyapar
Gold$89.99
per year, Desktop + Mobile, 1-year term
Shown against a crossed-out $169.99; the site says it works out to $7.50 a month.
Platinum$125.99
per year, Desktop + Mobile, 1-year term
Adds POS billing, godown stock transfer, loyalty points, bulk WhatsApp messages and an online store; crossed-out $269.99.
Ways to pay less
Tally Prime
- Lifetime license
Lifetime license
The buy page sells a perpetual single-user license, shown as USD 855 on the North America page, in place of renewing subscriptions.
Vyapar
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Tally Prime or Vyapar?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Vyapar is cheaper to start with: $7.50 a month when paid by the year, against $28.67 a month for Tally Prime. Tally Prime starts at $86 per 3 months (single user), on the North America price list, and Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year).
Which has a free plan, Tally Prime or Vyapar?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Tally Prime nor Vyapar has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Tally Prime and Vyapar run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Vyapar lists macOS, iOS and Android apps. Both list a Windows 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.