GSTR-1 · GSTR-3B · 2A/2B match · e-invoicing · TDS · ₹499/mo
QuickBooks India was discontinued for new sign-ups in 2023. HelloBooks is the AI-first alternative built in India for India — native GSTR filing, e-invoicing with IRN, TDS across Forms 24Q/26Q/27Q, AI bookkeeping, and CA Practice Management all in one platform from ₹499/mo with unlimited users.
1. GST native, not bolted-on
QuickBooks India was discontinued for new sign-ups in 2023, leaving Indian SMBs without active QBO support. HelloBooks runs GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation, e-invoicing with IRN generation, and TDS compliance (Forms 24Q/26Q/27Q) natively — built in India for India.
2. AI bookkeeping in Hindi-aware UI
AI agents auto-categorize transactions, suggest vendor matches with confidence scores, OCR Hindi/English bills, and prepare GSTR returns. The interface supports Hindi navigation labels (more languages coming) so your team stays productive.
3. Pricing in rupees, not US dollars
No more paying USD pricing on a USD card. HelloBooks Pro is a ₹499/mo founding-member price (then ₹999) with unlimited users (verified 2026-06-09) — vs QuickBooks USA Simple Start at ~₹3,200/mo for one user after its 2026 price hike. India-specific pricing, India-specific compliance.
4. AI never costs more than QuickBooks
QuickBooks USA does ship a real agent suite — six named agents, five generally available since 1 July 2025 — but it has no active India product, and which agents you get depends on the tier you buy. HelloBooks bundles AI categorization on every plan, so a typical Indian SMB rarely needs to top up. AI is included, not an upsell.
5. Migration from QuickBooks India / Tally
Built-in migration tools for QuickBooks (CSV) and Tally (.tally export). Bring in your Chart of Accounts, customers, vendors, and historical transactions. The AI suggests account mappings — review and accept.
The 15 differences that matter most for Indian SMBs. For the full global comparison see HelloBooks vs QuickBooks.
| Feature | HelloBooks | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (India) | Free Plan + Pro at ₹499/mo (unlimited users) | No active India tier; USA pricing applies (~₹3,200/mo) |
| AI Cost | AI categorizations bundled in Pro; AI on every plan | No active India product. The USA product ships six named agents (five GA since 1 Jul 2025), with availability varying by plan |
| GSTR-1 Filing | Native, with IRN/QR generation | Not supported in India product |
| GSTR-3B Filing | Native | Not supported |
| GSTR-2A / 2B Reconciliation | Native auto-match against books | Not supported |
| E-Invoicing (IRN) | Native — IRN + signed QR per invoice | Not supported |
| TDS Compliance | Forms 24Q (salary), 26Q (vendor), 27Q (NRI), 27EQ (TCS) | Not supported |
| E-Way Bill | Native generation | Not supported |
| HSN/SAC Codes | Native lookup + validation | Manual entry only |
| Hindi UI Support | Navigation labels in Hindi (more languages coming) | English only |
| AI Bookkeeping | AI agent — autonomous categorization + reconciliation | Six named agents (five GA since 1 Jul 2025) in the US product, human-in-the-loop; not available in India |
| Multi-Currency (₹ + USD + AED) | All plans | N/A for India |
| Multi-Entity | All plans with consolidated reporting | N/A |
| Inventory + 3-Way Matching | Included | N/A |
| CA Practice Management | Built-in (free for CAs and firms) | N/A |
| India Chartered Accountant Directory | hellobooks.ai/find-an-accountant — free listing for ICAI members | N/A |
Free Plan with 2,500 AI credits to get started. No credit card. Run AI cleanup, file GSTR-1, generate IRN — all on the same platform.