Is 399Apps better than Vyapar for Indian small businesses?
Short answer
It depends on team size and accounting depth. 399Apps is better for businesses with more than one user or those who need full GST accounting beyond invoicing: unlimited users from ₹399/month with ledgers, P&L, balance sheet and GSTR exports, accessible from any browser or phone. Vyapar is the stronger fit for a solo owner doing fast mobile GST billing — its free and entry-level plans are excellent for that single job. The moment you add a second person or need proper accounts, 399Apps wins on cost and depth.
14-day free trial · No card required · Cancel anytime
399Apps vs Vyapar at a glance
How 399Apps (Nidhi Books) compares with Vyapar for Indian SMBs. Prices exclude GST.
| Feature | 399Apps | Vyapar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹399/month (first app) | ≈ ₹3,399/year (Standard) |
| Users included | Unlimited on every plan | Per device — 1 mobile + 1 desktop |
| Deployment | Cloud-native, any browser or phone | Device app (mobile / desktop) |
| Accounting depth | Full ledgers, P&L, balance sheet | Billing-first, lighter accounting |
| GST filing | GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, TDS, e-invoicing built in | Export to file; billing-focused |
| Offline mode | No (cloud-only) | Yes, syncs when connected |
| Backups | Automatic daily, India region | On-device |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Free plan available |
Pricing reflects publicly listed plans and is indicative; verify current pricing with each vendor.
Where 399Apps has the clear advantage
Vyapar is licensed per device — their paid plans (Standard ≈ ₹3,399/year) cover one mobile and one desktop for a single user. Add a second billing person, a warehouse staff member, or an accountant and you need another license. 399Apps includes unlimited users on every plan at ₹399/month for your first app (prices exclude GST), so headcount never changes the bill.
On accounting depth, 399Apps is built for full books: ledgers, P&L, balance sheet, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B exports, TDS and e-invoicing. Vyapar is billing-first — excellent for fast GST invoice printing and basic reports, but it does not provide full ledger-based accounting. If your CA needs proper books or you want P&L and a balance sheet, you will need a separate accounting tool alongside Vyapar.
Access is another difference: 399Apps is cloud-native and accessible from any browser or phone with automatic backups. Vyapar runs as a device app (mobile, or desktop + mobile on the paid plan) with data stored on that device — offline capability is an advantage if you have unreliable internet, but it means your books are tied to one machine.
When Vyapar is the better fit
If you are a single-user business that needs fast, reliable mobile GST billing — printing invoices, tracking receivables, scanning barcodes at a counter — the Vyapar free or Silver plan is hard to beat. It is optimised for that mobile-first billing flow and widely trusted by shopkeepers and small traders.
Vyapar also suits businesses that operate in areas with poor internet connectivity, since it can work offline and sync later. 399Apps is cloud-dependent, so a reliable connection is needed.
The calculus shifts the moment you hire a billing assistant, want your accountant to access the books, or need full GST filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) built in. At that stage the per-device Vyapar cost plus a separate accounting tool typically exceeds 399Apps with everything included.
Related comparisons & guides
More questions
How does 399Apps pricing compare to Vyapar? +
Does Vyapar support GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing? +
Can I move my data from Vyapar to 399Apps? +
Is 399Apps available offline like Vyapar? +
Is there a free trial for 399Apps? +
Affordable GST software from ₹399/month
Cloud GST billing, accounting and inventory with unlimited users. Start your free 14-day trial — no card required.