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The AI accountant for India.
GST filed straight to GSTN.

The AI agent categorises your transactions and reconciles the books, then files GSTR-1 / 3B, e-invoices and e-way bills directly to the GSTN portal. Ask Noor, your WhatsApp, Slack and email AI agent, for reports or invoices. Free Plan, no credit card.

  • AI-reconciled books
  • Direct GSTR-1 / 3B + e-invoice
  • WhatsApp AI agent (Noor)
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  • 95%+ auto-match accuracy
  • Direct GSTR-1 / 3B filing
  • IRN e-invoices + e-way bills
  • SOC 2 Type II

95%+ auto-match is an internal benchmark, not an audited figure · SOC 2 Type II is an independent attestation, not a certification

Animated preview of HelloBooks — a guided product tour on larger screens, or the dashboard with receivables, AI bank reconciliation and profit and loss reports — with invoice, receipt, inventory and payment cards moving behind it.

HelloBooks — The AI Accountant for Indian SMBs (Free GST + AI Bookkeeping)

The AI accountant for India. GST filed straight to GSTN. The AI agent categorises your transactions and reconciles the books, then files GSTR-1 / 3B, e-invoices and e-way bills directly to the GSTN portal. Ask Noor, your WhatsApp, Slack and email AI agent, for reports or invoices. Free Plan, no credit card.

HelloBooks is AI accounting software and the AI accountant for Indian small and midsize businesses. It files GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-2B reconciliation directly to the GSTN portal via Fynamics GSP, generates IRN-signed e-invoices, produces e-way bills, and classifies goods and services with HSN and SAC codes automatically — so the AI agent runs the close and lodges the return in one pass.

The Free Plan ships HelloBooks' core accounting features — GST-aware invoicing, bills, ledgers, P&L, balance sheet, and bank reconciliation — with 2,500 AI credits to get started and up to 2 users, no credit card required. Pro is ₹499/month (₹4,999/year) with unlimited users and 15,000 AI credits.

Indian SMBs across retail, manufacturing, garment and boutique stores, bakery and sweet shops, cloud kitchens, pharmacies, agriculture, construction, education, cooperative societies, and professional services pick HelloBooks over Tally and Zoho Books when they want an AI accountant that owns the close and the GST cycle — not just a desktop ledger to type into.

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At a glance

Five things HelloBooks does that the competition doesn't.

Each one is a feature you'd otherwise stitch together from two or three tools. Skim them here, then watch the agent work in the live demo below.

AI-Powered

Your AI accounting agent

AI-based accounting software that listens. Tell your AI what to do — create invoices, record bills, or snap a receipt. Our AI bookkeeping software handles the workflow from capture to categorization.

Reconciliation

95%+¹

Reconcile in a flash

AI matches transactions in real time. Bulk-reconcile in one click — no rules to write.

Local compliance

GST & e-invoicing

File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B directly, generate IRN-signed e-invoices and e-way bills, and let HSN/SAC codes classify themselves — GST runs inside the books, not beside them.

AI Payables

Automate bill payments

Let AI match invoices to payments and recommend approvals with confidence. Watch AI parse extracted line items, auto-match to existing inventory, and suggest mappings.

Migration

Seamless migration

Switch without the stress. Migrate from QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, Zoho or Wave and bring your ledger across — every transaction, contact, item and opening balance — with a dry-run preview before you commit.

¹ 95%+ auto-match is an internal benchmark, not an audited figure

You stay in control

Powerful AI. You approve every move.

HelloBooks does the heavy lifting, but it never files or posts behind your back. The AI proposes; you and your accountant dispose — with a full audit trail and an undo on everything.

  • AI drafts, you approve

    HelloBooks reads bills, categorises transactions and matches your bank feed — then hands you the result. Nothing posts to your ledger until you (or your accountant) confirm it.

  • Every action is on the record

    A full audit trail logs what the AI suggested, what actually changed, who approved it and when — so month-end and any review start from a clean, defensible history.

  • Always reversible

    Edit or unwind any AI-assisted entry, match or categorisation. Nothing is a one-way door, so an automation can never quietly corrupt your books.

  • Your accountant stays in the loop

    Invite your CA or bookkeeper with reviewer or read-only access. Bills route through approval before payment, and returns wait for a human sign-off before they are filed.

One platform

All your accounting in one AI-powered platform

Receivables, payables, banking, inventory, tax and reports share one ledger — so nothing is re-typed between apps and the AI agent sees the whole picture.

Banking — reconciled by AI, not by hand

Bring in bank and card transactions and let AI reconciliation do the matching: a deposit to its invoice, a card swipe to its expense account. You review the exceptions, not every line.

  • Bank feeds and statement import
  • AI bank reconciliation
  • Cash-flow visibility across accounts

Inventory — stock that posts straight to the ledger

Items, variants, units of measure and bills of materials live in the same ledger as your invoices and bills, so stock valuation is always current and reorder alerts fire before you run out.

  • Items, variants and units of measure
  • Bills of materials and stock transfers
  • Reorder points and low-stock alerts

GST & e-invoicing — built into the books

File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B directly, generate IRN-signed e-invoices and e-way bills, and let HSN/SAC codes classify themselves — GST runs inside the books, not beside them.

  • Direct GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B filing
  • IRN e-invoices and e-way bills
  • HSN / SAC auto-classification

Reports — the numbers, always up to date

Profit and loss, balance sheet and cash-flow statements update as transactions post. AP and AR aging and custom report layouts are a click away, with multi-entity views on the Business plan.

  • P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
  • AP / AR aging reports
  • Custom report layouts

Why HelloBooks in India

Why Indian businesses choose HelloBooks

Six reasons Indian businesses switch from Tally, Zoho Books, Busy and Vyapar — starting with the migration that usually stops them.

  • GSTR-1 / 3B filing and IRN e-invoicing, built in

    File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B directly, generate IRN and QR codes through our Fynamics GSP integration, and raise e-way bills without leaving the ledger. GSTR-2B and IMS reconciliation, ITC matching, TDS/TCS and reverse charge are all native — no plugin, no separate GSP subscription, no utility upload.

  • Noor answers on WhatsApp, in Hinglish

    Send a bill photo, ask "GST due this month?" or raise an invoice from a WhatsApp, Slack or email message — Noor writes to your real ledger, understands Hindi, English and Hinglish, and takes voice notes. The AI Accounting Agent behind it categorises at 95%+ accuracy. Tally gives you a keyboard shortcut; this gives you a colleague.

  • Statement upload with AI matching, plus a live Tally bridge

    Upload a PDF or CSV bank statement and the AI parses every line, categorises it and matches it against invoices and bills — no direct-feed dependency. The Tally connector keeps pushing entries to Tally Prime while you transition, so you are never mid-air between two systems.

  • Multi-GSTIN and unlimited users, no per-branch pricing

    Switch between GSTINs from the header, consolidate across entities, and add every accountant, branch manager and CA without a seat charge. Zoho Books meters users and gates multi-currency to its upper tiers; Tally licenses per machine. HelloBooks does neither.

  • HelloTime posts salary journals into your books

    HelloTime runs attendance, leave and payroll on the web for Indian teams and writes the salary journals straight into HelloBooks, so payroll and books reconcile themselves at month end. The HelloTime Attend mobile app for shift and site workers ships Q3 2026.

  • Free Plan with no turnover ceiling, Pro at ₹499/mo

    Every core accounting feature, 2 users and 2,500 AI credits are free — no credit card, and no turnover limit that pushes you onto a paid tier the month you grow. Pro is a flat ₹499/month with unlimited users.

Tailored for you

Accounting software that fits how you work

Whether you run the business, advise it or are just getting it started, HelloBooks sets up around your workflow.

Agencies & service firms

See project and client profitability, bill retainers on repeat, and know your margin on every client.

Accounting for agencies
For developers

Build on HelloBooks

Connect HelloBooks to your software, automation tools, and workflows. Get an API key in one click, use a safe sandbox, explore the API docs, and see every request your integration makes.

  • One-click API access

    Sign in, choose your company, and get an API key.

  • Safe sandbox

    Test with realistic Indian accounting data without touching a real ledger.

  • Developer tools

    API documentation, code samples, request logs, webhooks, and OAuth support.

Your first request
# No organization ID, no entity ID:
# the key already identifies your company.
curl https://<api-host>/public/v1/customers \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Core accounting, AI-powered. Free to start. No credit card required.

2,500 AI credits on Free Plan
5 plans — Free included
Credit packs — never expire

Free

Everything you need to start — no credit card

$0/mo
2,500 AI credits
Start Free
  • 2 users · 1 live bank feed
  • 200 AI-categorised transactions per year
  • Unlimited invoices, bills & quotes
  • Unlimited email payment reminders
  • 10 WhatsApp sends (one-time allowance)
  • AP/AR aging · P&L · Balance Sheet · Cash Flow
  • Full mobile app (iOS & Android)
  • "Powered by HelloBooks" badge on invoices

Starter

A first paid step — more users and bank feeds

$14.99/mo
7,500 AI credits
Get Started
  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • AI auto-categorization (95%+ accuracy)
  • Up to 5 users
  • 3 bank connections
  • Unlimited invoices, bills & quotes
  • AP/AR aging reports
  • P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
  • Export to Excel
  • Full mobile app (iOS & Android)
Most Popular

Pro

AI-powered automation for growing businesses

$39.99/mo
15,000 AI credits
Get Started
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • AI auto-categorization (95%+ accuracy)
  • Unlimited bank connections
  • Unlimited users + roles
  • AI Analysis & Comparative View on every report
  • Recurring invoices, bills & approvals
  • Multi-currency with auto FX
  • Remove "Powered by" badge
  • Priority email support
Best Value

Business

Heavier ops + analytics for multi-entity & inventory-led businesses

$79.99/mo
50,000 AI credits
Get Started
  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • Advanced inventory: lot/batch + multi-warehouse allocations
  • Cohort, retention & CFO analytics
  • Audit log + advanced role-based access
  • Sandbox environment
  • Multi-entity management
  • API access
  • Priority phone support
  • Dedicated success manager

Scale

For groups that outgrow standard accounting software

$199/mo
150,000 AI credits
Talk to us
  • Everything in Business, plus:
  • Manufacturing: BOM, work orders, MRP & job work
  • Warehouse depth: bins, waves, cross-dock & cycle counts
  • Lot, batch & serial traceability with FEFO picking
  • Multi-country statutory filing & consolidation
  • Higher API rate limits
  • Custom development — see below
  • Named implementation lead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About HelloBooks

AI-powered accounting software built for small businesses, freelancers, and CPAs.

What is HelloBooks and how is it different from other accounting software?

HelloBooks is an AI-powered accounting software that automates bookkeeping tasks like transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Unlike QuickBooks, FreshBooks, or Xero, HelloBooks uses AI agents to eliminate manual data entry — saving businesses 20+ hours per month.

How much does HelloBooks cost?

HelloBooks has a Free Plan with the core accounting features, up to 2 users, and 2,500 AI credits to get started — no credit card. Pro is $39.99/month with unlimited users and 15,000 AI credits. Pro is priced per company rather than per seat, so the whole team is included at one price, and AI bookkeeping is on every plan — the Free Plan included — rather than gated to a higher tier.

Is HelloBooks really free?

Yes — HelloBooks offers a permanent Free Plan with 2,500 AI credits to get started, 1 bank connection (a bank account or a credit card), AP/AR aging reports, and the core accounting features. Up to 2 users included. No credit card required to sign up. No time limit. Upgrade to Pro when you need more AI credits or unlimited users; multi-entity is on Business.

Can I connect my US bank account?

HelloBooks connects to 11,000+ US banks and credit unions via Plaid for real-time transaction feeds. Once connected, our AI automatically categorizes transactions with 95%+ accuracy.

Can I migrate from QuickBooks to HelloBooks?

Yes — HelloBooks includes a guided QuickBooks USA migration that imports your company file (chart of accounts, customers, vendors, transactions, and history) in a single pass. It is a one-time data migration, not an ongoing two-way sync — once you are on HelloBooks, that is your source of truth.

What features does the AI automate?

HelloBooks AI automates transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, vendor/customer matching, invoice processing via OCR, expense claim approvals, anomaly detection, and financial report generation. It learns your patterns and gets smarter over time.

Is HelloBooks good for CPAs and accounting firms?

Yes — HelloBooks is built for both small businesses and accounting professionals. CPAs can manage multiple clients from one dashboard, automate bookkeeping workflows, and reduce manual work. We offer a partner program for accounting firms.

How does HelloBooks compare to QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero?

HelloBooks includes AI bookkeeping on every plan, Free included — not gated behind a higher tier — and prices Pro per company rather than per seat, so the whole team is covered at one price. A guided QuickBooks USA import brings your exported company file across when you are ready to switch. See our detailed comparison at hellobooks.ai/compare.

Can I switch to HelloBooks from Tally, Zoho Books, Xero or Wave?

Yes. HelloBooks has per-source importers for QuickBooks (Online and Desktop), Xero, Tally, Zoho Books and Wave, plus a generic CSV import for any other tool. Your chart of accounts, contacts, transactions, items and opening balances come across, and a dry-run preview with one-click rollback means nothing is final until you commit. Start at hellobooks.ai/migrate.

What are the benefits of cloud accounting software like HelloBooks?

Your books are available from any browser or the HelloBooks mobile app, updates reach every account automatically with nothing to install, and your accountant works in the same live ledger instead of trading files. Bank feeds and AI categorization keep the numbers current between reviews, so month-end becomes a check rather than a catch-up.

Does HelloBooks handle GST, VAT and sales tax?

Yes, by market. In India, HelloBooks files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B directly and generates IRN e-invoices and e-way bills. In the US it tracks multi-state sales tax and prepares 1099s, and in the UK it keeps MTD-ready VAT records. In Australia, Canada, Singapore and Kenya it prepares BAS, GST/HST, GST F5 and VAT3 returns, with e-filing on the roadmap in those markets.

Is my financial data secure with HelloBooks?

HelloBooks is independently attested under SOC 2 Type II — an attestation, not a certification. Security controls, data handling and sub-processors are documented in the HelloBooks Trust Center at hellobooks.ai/trust-center.

Bank connections in India

Statement import

Direct bank feeds via Plaid are live in 20 countries today (the US, UK, Canada and Europe). For India, the fastest way to get your bank data into HelloBooks is statement import — and it works with any bank:

  1. 1. Upload a statement

    Export a PDF, CSV, or Excel statement from any bank in India and drop it into HelloBooks.

  2. 2. AI does the data entry

    Every line is extracted, categorised, and matched to invoices or bills — in your local currency.

  3. 3. Review and reconcile

    Confirm the AI's suggestions and reconcile the period. Nothing posts to your books without your say-so.

Multi-currency throughout, and your data stays private — HelloBooks never asks for your online-banking login. As open-banking coverage expands, direct connections will reach more markets over time.