Is there a GST billing software cheaper than Tally?

Yes. 399Apps’ Nidhi Books is cloud GST billing software from ₹399/month for your first app, with unlimited users and no upfront license — far cheaper to start than TallyPrime’s ₹22,500 one-time Silver license (single user, plus GST and a yearly renewal). You bill, file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and run your accounts from any device.

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Short answer

Aamam. 399Apps-in Nidhi Books ₹399/month-il start aaguthu — unlimited users, konnai license illai, yedha browser-ilum use pannalam. TallyPrime Silver ₹22,500 one-time (single user, plus GST matrum yearly renewal). GST invoice podu, GSTR-1 matrum GSTR-3B file panu, un accounts-ai yedha device-ilum manage panu.

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399Apps vs TallyPrime: cost at a glance

Key cost differences between Nidhi Books (cloud) and TallyPrime (desktop) for a small business. Prices exclude GST.

Feature	399Apps (Nidhi Books)	TallyPrime
Entry cost	₹399/month — no upfront payment	₹22,500 one-time (Silver, single user)
Annual renewal	None — included in monthly subscription	₹4,500/year TSS to keep receiving updates
Users	Unlimited on every plan	Single user on Silver; multi-user needs Gold (₹67,500 one-time)
Device	Any browser or phone, cloud-native	One Windows PC per license
GST billing & GSTR exports	Included — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, e-invoicing, e-way bills	Included (with active TSS subscription)

Pricing reflects publicly listed plans and is indicative; verify current pricing with each vendor.

Why it works out cheaper

Tally is sold as a perpetual desktop license: TallyPrime Silver is ₹22,500 one-time for a single user (Gold is ₹67,500 for multi-user), plus GST and an annual TSS renewal of roughly ₹4,500. That is a large upfront cost before you bill a single invoice, and it is tied to one PC.

Nidhi Books is a monthly subscription from ₹399/month for your first app (each additional app or add-on is ₹99/month), with unlimited users included and no per-seat fee. Prices exclude GST, which is added per invoice. There is no license to buy and nothing to install — you log in from any browser or phone.

For a new or small business, the cheaper path to start is monthly cloud billing: you avoid the upfront license, get more than one user at no extra cost, and can add inventory or other apps only when you need them.

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FAQ

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How much does Tally cost upfront? +

TallyPrime Silver is ₹22,500 one-time for a single user, and Gold is ₹67,500 for multi-user, both plus GST. There is also an annual TSS renewal (around ₹4,500 for Silver) to keep getting updates and statutory changes.

Is cloud GST billing software safe for my data? +

Yes. Nidhi Books stores your data in the cloud with automatic daily backups and an India data region, so you do not depend on a single PC that can fail, be lost or stolen.

Can I move my Tally data over? +

Yes. Export your masters, balances and transactions from Tally to Excel/CSV and import them into Nidhi Books. Guided onboarding support is available for larger datasets — it is assisted, not one-click.

Is there a free trial for 399Apps before I pay? +

Yes — a 14-day free trial is available through the contact form at 399apps.com/contact, no card required. You can set up your GST details, create real invoices, and check the GSTR exports before committing.

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