Compare HelloBooks to India accounting software
INR pricing, GST + e-invoice + e-way bill compliance, GSTR-1/3B filing, and TDS/TCS automation. Pick the head-to-head that matches the software you're evaluating, or jump straight to the country compliance hub.
Head-to-head comparisons for India
Each comparison page uses India-local pricing, compliance, and bank statement import details — never stale or invented competitor numbers.
HelloBooks vs Tally
Cloud AI vs India’s desktop king — GST depth, reports, and the cost of moving from on-premise.
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HelloBooks vs Vyapar
Mobile billing app vs full cloud accounting — when invoicing-first software runs out of room.
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HelloBooks vs myBillBook
GST billing app vs billing plus free GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing on the same plan.
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HelloBooks vs Zoho Books India
Zoho Books Free stops at ₹25 lakh revenue and 1,000 invoices a year; HelloBooks Free has no turnover cap.
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HelloBooks vs ClearTax
A 30-day GST software trial vs a Free Plan that files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B with no expiry.
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HelloBooks vs BUSY
BUSY Accounting/ERP vs cloud AI bookkeeping — desktop vs cloud, GST, and modernization path.
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HelloBooks vs Vyapar vs myBillBook
Three-way: two billing apps and HelloBooks, which also files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B free.
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HelloBooks vs Marg
Marg ERP vs HelloBooks — when retail/distribution outgrows the Marg stack and what cloud adds.
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HelloBooks vs Zybra
A free plan with AI included vs a three-year commitment to unlock it.
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HelloBooks vs HostBooks
Published SMB pricing vs an enterprise ERP that withdrew its price list.
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HelloBooks vs Giddh
Two cloud ledgers that both file GST — compared on AI and depth.
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HelloBooks vs Suvit (Vyapar TaxOne)
GST filed vs a data-entry layer that feeds Tally — and the Vyapar rebrand.
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HelloBooks vs Refrens
GST filed vs GST prepared and exported for the portal.
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HelloBooks vs AlignBooks
Published pricing and a free plan vs a quote-only cloud ERP.
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HelloBooks vs Swipe
A cloud ledger that replaces Tally vs a billing app that feeds it.
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HelloBooks vs RealBooks
Flat pricing vs per-user pricing with a five-user floor.
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HelloBooks vs Sleek Bill
GST filed for you vs a billing app that hands filing to a third party.
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Best free GST software in India
One row per vendor, stating only what its own page said on the date shown. See also free vs paid GST software and the Zoho Books Free alternative.
| Product | Files GST returns? | What we recorded | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloBooks Free | Yes, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for one GSTIN | ₹0, no card, no expiry, no cap on returns, invoices or turnover. | India pricing |
| Zoho Books | Yes | The free tier stops at ₹25 lakh turnover and 1,000 invoices a year. | Zoho Books India pricing, 28 September 2026 |
| ClearTax | Yes | Offers a 30-day free trial of its GST software for small businesses; the page lists no prices. | ClearTax GST software for small businesses, 28 September 2026 |
| Busy | Yes | The GST tier is about ₹8,000 per 360 days. | Busy pricing, September 2026 |
| Vyapar | No, billing and reports only | Generates GST bills and reports but does not file returns. | Vyapar, September 2026 |
| myBillBook | No, billing and reports only | Generates GST bills and reports but does not file returns. | myBillBook, September 2026 |
| TallyPrime | Yes | Silver (single user) is ₹750/month, ₹8,100/year or ₹22,500 lifetime; Gold (multi-user) is ₹2,250/month, ₹24,300/year or ₹67,500 lifetime, all plus 18% GST. | TallyPrime pricing, 28 September 2026 |
Compare by state in India
GST is national, but the details that decide a shortlist are set locally. Each of the 36 states and union territories below has its own comparison hub, written against its own rules and revenue authority.
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