Free plan · Cloud-based · No installation

The Modern, Cloud-Based Alternative to Tally

ProfitBooks is a cloud-based Tally alternative for businesses that don't want to be tied to one desktop. You get invoicing, accounting, bank reconciliation and 50+ reports in the cloud. Access it from any device, add your team and start on a free plan, with no installation or annual licence.

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Trusted by 1,00,000+ businesses worldwide · Rated 4.5/5 on Capterra · Works across India, UAE, UK, US, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia & more
ProfitBooks, a free cloud-based alternative to Tally accounting software
Why businesses switch

Everything you rely on, now in the cloud and free to start

ProfitBooks keeps the accounting power you expect, and removes the desktop headaches.

Why businesses switch

Tally is powerful, but it lives on a single computer, needs installing and updating, and comes with a licence cost. ProfitBooks gives you the same day-to-day essentials (invoicing, double-entry accounting, bank reconciliation and reports) in the cloud, so you can work from any device and start on a genuinely free plan.

Here's what businesses gain when they move:

  • Cloud access, not locked to one desktop
  • Nothing to install, update or back up manually
  • Free plan with no time limit to get going
  • Simple enough to use without an accountant
  • Multiple users on the same live data
ProfitBooks accounting dashboard, a modern Tally alternative
“We ran on desktop accounting software for years and were tied to one machine in the office. With ProfitBooks I check my numbers from my phone, my accountant logs in remotely, and we started free. I only wish we'd switched sooner.”
Arjun RaoOwner, Rao Enterprises · on Capterra
Access from anywhere

Your books on any device, not chained to one PC

Browser, laptop, phone or tablet. Your data lives securely in the cloud, always in sync.

Access from anywhere

Work from the office, at home or on the move

Because ProfitBooks is fully cloud-based, there's no single machine holding your accounts hostage. Log in from any browser or the mobile app and your data is right there, backed up automatically. No pen drives, no "the file is on the office computer".

Add your team and accountant to the same live data

Give your billing team, manager and accountant their own logins with role-based access. Everyone works on the same real-time books, with no shared licences or copied data files.

  • Browser + iOS & Android apps
  • Automatic cloud backups
  • Role-based multi-user access
  • Invite your accountant remotely
Access ProfitBooks from anywhere with role-based multi-user access
Simple to use

Full accounting without the learning curve

You don't need to be a trained accountant to keep accurate books on ProfitBooks.

Simple to use

Plain-language entries

Record income, an expense or a transfer by simply choosing what happened and entering the amount. ProfitBooks posts the correct double-entry behind the scenes. No memorising shortcuts, no debit/credit gymnastics. Most business owners are up and running in under 30 minutes.

Full accounting when you need it

Under the hood it's proper double-entry accounting, with a chart of accounts, journal vouchers, trial balance and ledgers ready for your accountant whenever they log in.

  • Guided, plain-language entries
  • Automatic double-entry in the background
  • Chart of accounts, journals & ledgers
  • Up and running in about 30 minutes
Simple accounting entries in ProfitBooks, an easy Tally alternative
Billing and payments

Invoicing, tax and online payments, built in

Everything you'd expect from your accounting tool, plus getting paid online.

Billing and payments

GST-compliant invoicing

Create professional, tax-compliant invoices with the right GST applied automatically, add your logo, and send them in a click. Estimates, quotations, recurring invoices and reminders are all included.

Get paid online

Attach a payment link to every invoice so customers can pay by card or bank transfer, and payments reconcile against the right invoice automatically. Classic desktop tools simply don't do this.

  • Automatic tax calculation on invoices
  • Online payment links on every invoice
  • Estimates, recurring invoices & reminders
  • Tax return-ready summaries
Invoicing and online payments in ProfitBooks
Reports and insights

50+ reports, updated in real time

Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flow and tax summaries, with no report scheduling and no waiting.

Reports and insights

Know your numbers instantly

Your Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, cash flow, tax summaries and vendor aging all update live as you record transactions. Filter, drill down and export in a click, then share with your accountant without emailing data files around.

  • Balance Sheet, P&L & Cash Flow
  • Tax summaries & sales/purchase registers
  • Trial balance, ledgers & day book
  • Real-time, export-ready & audit-friendly
45+ real-time financial reports in ProfitBooks
Easy to switch

Moving over is simpler than you think

Bring across your customers, vendors and opening balances and pick up right where you left off.

Easy to switch

Set up in a few steps

Import your customer and vendor lists, add your item catalogue, and enter your opening balances, then start invoicing and recording straight away. Our support team is on chat to help you get set up.

Bring your accountant along

Invite your existing accountant as a user so they can review your books in the cloud. No new files to send, no version confusion, just one live set of accounts everyone can see.

  • Import customers, vendors & items
  • Enter opening balances & go
  • Guided setup with chat support
  • Invite your accountant to the cloud
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Import customers and vendors when switching to ProfitBooks

See why businesses move to ProfitBooks

A quick walkthrough of cloud accounting, invoicing, bank reconciliation and reports.

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A complete toolkit

Everything your business needs, in one place

ProfitBooks goes beyond bookkeeping, with invoicing, tax, payments and inventory in the same product.

Business accounting on autopilot

ProfitBooks handles complete financial accounting in the background while you run your business. Chart of accounts, journal entries, project tracking and auditor access, all included.

  • Chart of Accounts
  • Journal Entries & Trial Balance
  • Invite Your Auditor / Accountant
  • Project-wise Categorisation

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Create invoices in minutes

Create and send professional invoices with the correct tax rates in minutes. Customise templates, track payments and manage your entire sales pipeline from one place.

  • Invoices with Automatic Tax Calculation
  • Estimates, Quotations & Sales Orders
  • Invoice Reminders & Customer Portal
  • Templates & Customisation
  • Sales Reports & Analytics

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File tax returns directly

File your tax returns directly from ProfitBooks. Your invoices are auto-categorised, purchase data is reconciled, and the filing process takes minutes instead of hours.

  • Automated Tax Return Filing
  • Purchase Reconciliation
  • Amendment Tracking
  • Export Invoice Categorisation
  • Free Filing Assistance

Track every payment in and out

Track your whole financial cycle, from purchase to sale, with 50+ filterable reports. Know your outstanding receivables and payables at any time.

  • Outstanding Receivables Tracking
  • Vendor Payment Management
  • Advance Payment Allocation
  • Customer Statements in 1-Click
  • Customer Portal Access

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Complete inventory management

Manage your complete inventory lifecycle with ProfitBooks. Track stock across multiple warehouses, record production and wastage, and create purchase orders.

  • Purchase Orders in Tax-Compliant Format
  • Production, Wastage & Stock Transfer
  • Multiple Warehouses
  • Vendor & Outstanding Management
  • In-depth Inventory Reports

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50+ financial and tax reports

Get every report you need, from Balance Sheet and P&L to detailed tax reports and audit trails, and decide with up-to-date numbers.

  • Balance Sheet, P&L & Cashflow
  • Tax & Compliance Reports
  • Sales & Expense Reports
  • Ledger, Day Book & Transaction Reports
  • Audit Trail & Employee Reports

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Complete suite

All the ways we can help you

ProfitBooks provides a complete cloud accounting suite for small & medium businesses.

Cloud accounting

  • Chart of Accounts & Journals
  • Double-Entry in the Background
  • Trial Balance & Ledgers
  • Auditor / Accountant Access

Invoicing and billing

  • Automatic Tax Calculation
  • Estimates & Quotations
  • Recurring Invoices & Reminders
  • Online Payment Links

Banking

  • Import Bank Statements
  • Easy Reconciliation
  • Deposits & Withdrawals
  • Contra Entries

Receipts and payments

  • Online Payment Collection
  • Record Receipts & Advances
  • Allocation to Invoices
  • Non-Invoice Income

Customers and vendors

  • Customer Statement In 1-Click
  • Store Tax IDs & Details
  • Record Vendor Payments
  • Track Vendor Advances

Tax compliance

  • Automatic Tax Calculation
  • Return-Ready Summaries
  • Credit & Debit Notes
  • Tax Code Management

Inventory management

  • Purchase Orders
  • Multiple Warehouses
  • Production & Wastage
  • Inventory Reports

User management

  • Create Multiple Users
  • Role-based Access
  • Special Role For Sales Team
  • Invite Your Accountant

50+ reports

  • Balance Sheet, P&L, Cashflow
  • Tax & Compliance Reports
  • Sales & Expense Reports
  • Audit Trail
Pricing compared

ProfitBooks vs Tally: pricing at a glance

An honest side-by-side. ProfitBooks is a cloud subscription with a free plan; Tally is a desktop licence. ProfitBooks is also available in USD worldwide.

CompareProfitBooksTally
Free plan✓ Free forever: cloud, 1 user, 10 invoices/moNo free plan, 7-day trial only
Starting plan (per year)₹2,499/yr ($99), Essential₹8,100/yr, Silver (single user)
Multi-user plan (per year)₹4,999/yr, Growth (10 users); ₹7,500 for 25₹24,300/yr, Gold (multi-user)
One-time lifetime licenceSubscription only✓ ₹22,500 Silver / ₹67,500 Gold (one-time)
How you access it✓ Cloud: any browser, iOS & AndroidInstalled desktop; cloud access is a paid add-on
Automatic backups✓ Yes, data in the cloudLocal / device-based
GST billing & returns✓ Yes✓ Yes
Inventory & 45+ reports✓ Yes✓ Yes
Auditor / accountant access✓ Yes (SMB Pro)Via shared install / add-on

Pricing as published in August 2026 and subject to change. ProfitBooks prices are exclusive of GST. Tally prices are exclusive of 18% GST; annual subscription prices shown (Tally also offers monthly plans from ₹750 and one-time lifetime licences of ₹22,500 Silver / ₹67,500 Gold). Silver is single-user; Gold is multi-user. Please check profitbooks.net/pricing and tallysolutions.com/buy-tally for the latest.

Invoice at the client's office. Get paid before you leave.

The ProfitBooks app for iOS and Android puts invoicing, expenses and your dashboard on your phone, always in sync with the web app.

  • Create and send invoices and estimates from your phone
  • Record expenses and payments as they happen
  • Check your dashboard and outstanding dues anywhere
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There is more to ProfitBooks.

Invoicing, inventory, tax and reports all work from the same books.

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Your success is our success.

We only win when you do. From the day you sign up, real people and practical resources are on your side.

Real peoplenot bots 3 languagesin-app chat Mon–Fri5 days a week

Start free. Upgrade when you grow.

Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to the free Startup plan unless you upgrade.

Startup

For trying it out or very small volumes

₹0forever
Start free
  • 1 user
  • 10 invoices a month
  • 10 journal vouchers a month
  • Basic financial reports
  • 1 warehouse

Essential

For solopreneurs filing GST

₹2,499per year
Start free trial
  • 1 user
  • 1,000 invoices a year
  • GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
  • Invoice reminders and signature
  • WhatsApp integration add-on
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Growth

For growing teams and service firms

₹4,999per year
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  • Everything in Essential, plus
  • 10 users
  • 5,000 invoices a year
  • Payroll and multi-currency
  • 3 warehouses

SMB Pro

For established businesses

₹7,500per year · or ₹750/month
Start free trial
  • Everything in Growth, plus
  • 25 users with custom roles
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited warehouses
  • Projects and auditor access

Prices exclude GST. Pay by card, net banking, American Express or PayPal. Compare every feature →

Trusted by 1,00,000+ businesses worldwide

From freelancers to growing SMBs, here's what our customers say about ProfitBooks.

“Switching from desktop accounting to ProfitBooks was the best decision we made. I run my business from my phone now and my books are always up to date.”
Rahul MehtaFounder, Mehta Traders · on Capterra
“I'm not an accountant and I was nervous about moving. ProfitBooks turned out to be far simpler — I was invoicing on day one and my accountant just logs in remotely.”
Priya SharmaBusiness Consultant · on G2
“Being able to start free and add users as we grew made the switch painless. Cloud access across our two locations is a game changer.”
Suresh PatelDirector, SP Manufacturing · on Software Suggest

Frequently asked questions

Is ProfitBooks a good alternative to Tally?

Yes. ProfitBooks offers the everyday essentials many businesses use Tally for (invoicing, double-entry accounting, bank reconciliation and reports) in a modern, cloud-based platform you can access from any device. It's designed to be simple for non-accountants and has a free plan, which makes it a popular alternative for small and growing businesses.

What's the main difference between ProfitBooks and Tally?

The biggest difference is cloud vs desktop. Tally is primarily desktop software installed on a specific machine. ProfitBooks runs in the cloud, so you can log in from any browser or mobile device, your data is backed up automatically, and multiple users can work on the same live books. ProfitBooks also collects payments online and has a free plan.

Is ProfitBooks really free?

Yes. ProfitBooks has a free Startup plan with no time limit for a single user, covering invoicing, accounting, expense tracking and reports. Paid plans start from $9.95 per month when you need multiple users, inventory and advanced features. There are no per-invoice charges.

Can I access my accounts from anywhere and on mobile?

Yes. Because ProfitBooks is fully cloud-based, you can log in from any browser or the iOS and Android apps and your data is always in sync and backed up. There's no single office computer holding your accounts, and your accountant can log in remotely too.

Do I need accounting knowledge to use ProfitBooks?

No. ProfitBooks is built for business owners who aren't accountants. You record income and expenses in plain language and the software posts the correct double-entry accounting behind the scenes. Full accounting, including the chart of accounts, journals, ledgers and trial balance, is there for your accountant whenever they need it.

Can I move my existing data across when I switch?

Yes. You can import your customer and vendor lists and item catalogue, enter your opening balances, and start invoicing and recording straight away. Our support team is available on chat to help you get set up, and you can invite your accountant to review everything in the cloud.

Does ProfitBooks handle GST, tax and returns?

Yes. ProfitBooks applies the correct tax on your invoices automatically and keeps your sales and purchases categorised, so your tax return summaries are ready when you need them. It supports GST-style tax across countries including India, UAE, UK, US, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

Is my business data safe in the cloud?

Yes. ProfitBooks stores your data on secure cloud servers with encryption, automatic backups and role-based access control. Unlike desktop software where your data lives on one hard drive, cloud storage means your books stay safe even if a device is lost or damaged.

Start free with a modern Tally alternative

Cloud accounting, invoicing, bank reconciliation and 50+ reports. Use it from anywhere and start free.

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  • Cloud access from any device
  • Invoicing with automatic tax
  • Bank reconciliation built in
  • 50+ financial and tax reports
  • Invite your accountant free
  • iOS & Android mobile apps

Your books could be up to date before the day ends.