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Striven vs TallyPrime

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Striven

ERP

All-in-one business management for growing companies

From
$35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TallyPrime

ERP

Accounting and inventory software for Indian businesses

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Striven occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules; TallyPrime multi user access requires the Gold licence at Rs 67,500 plus 18 percent GST, three times the Rs 22,500 Silver single user licence
  • They diverge on capability: Striven covers CRM, TallyPrime covers GST compliance.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Striven and TallyPrime actually diverge.

Attributes where Striven and TallyPrime differ
AttributeStrivenTallyPrime
Starting price$35/month$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, APIDesktop, Cloud, Web
Founded20081988

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Striven

  • CRM
  • Project management
  • HR management
  • QuickBooks
  • Outlook
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption

Only in TallyPrime

  • GST compliance
  • Invoicing
  • Financial reporting
  • Local tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Banking
  • Payment gateways
  • Data encryption

Both cover

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Striven

  • Software consolidationnot TallyPrime
  • Business operationsnot TallyPrime
  • Project-based businessesnot TallyPrime

TallyPrime

  • Accounting, invoicing and inventory for small and medium Indian businessesnot Striven
  • GST compliance and e-invoicing filingnot Striven
  • Multi user accounting across a local area networknot Striven

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Striven

  • Occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
  • Dated UI in places with clunky mobile app experience
  • Very limited customization options compared to enterprise ERP solutions
  • No Zapier or third-party app marketplace integration

TallyPrime

  • Multi user access requires the Gold licence at Rs 67,500 plus 18 percent GST, three times the Rs 22,500 Silver single user licence
  • The Silver lifetime licence covers a single user only
  • Connected services and product upgrades depend on a Tally Software Services subscription renewed separately; the 2 year Silver renewal is Rs 8,100 and the 2 year Gold renewal Rs 24,300, both plus 18 percent GST
  • Gold multi user operation is over a local area network rather than over the internet
  • All published prices exclude 18 percent GST

Pricing, plan by plan

Striven

$35/month
  • Standard$35/month
    • Accounting
    • CRM and sales
    • Project management
  • Enterprise$70/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced customization
    • Priority support

TallyPrime

$200/month
  • Starter$200/month
    • Basic accounting
    • Invoicing
    • GST compliance
  • Premium$500/month
    • All features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Striven if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, API.
  • You also want project management.
Striven review

Choose TallyPrime if

  • You need gst compliance.
  • You work on Desktop, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want invoicing.
TallyPrime review

Questions people ask

Is Striven or TallyPrime better?
Neither clearly leads. Striven starts at $35/month and TallyPrime at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Striven or TallyPrime?
Striven starts at $35/month and TallyPrime at $200/month.
Does Striven or TallyPrime run on more platforms?
Striven runs on Web, Mobile, API. TallyPrime runs on Desktop, Cloud, Web.
What is Striven best used for?
Striven is most often used for software consolidation, business operations, project-based businesses. Of those, software consolidation and business operations are not what TallyPrime is typically brought in for.
What can Striven do that TallyPrime cannot?
Striven covers CRM, Project management, HR management, QuickBooks. TallyPrime covers GST compliance, Invoicing, Financial reporting, Local tax systems. Both handle Accounting, Inventory, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Striven: What is Striven's pricing model?

Striven uses user-based pricing: Standard plan at $35/user/month and Enterprise plan at $70/user/month. For accounts with fewer than 5 users, an additional $25 per user applies.

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TallyPrime: What does TallyPrime cost per month?

TallyPrime Monthly Subscription starts at ₹750 plus 18% GST (₹135), totaling approximately ₹885 per month in India. Other subscription options like Rental and Lifetime License are also available through their Customer Hub.

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Striven: Does Striven offer a free trial or free tier?

Yes, Striven offers a 7-day free test drive with no credit card required. However, there is no permanent free version or free tier for production use.

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TallyPrime: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, TallyPrime offers a 7-day free trial. Users can access the full product features during this trial period before committing to a paid subscription.

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Striven: What modules does Striven include?

Striven includes accounting, CRM and sales management, project management, task management, inventory, HR, OKRs, and workflow automation across all plans.

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TallyPrime: What subscription models does TallyPrime offer?

TallyPrime provides multiple subscription types including Monthly Subscription, Rental, Lifetime License, Cloud Access, Tally Software Services (TSS), and WhatsApp integration options. Each can be managed through their Subscriptions portal for renewal or upgrades.

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Striven: Does Striven offer optional add-ons like customer portals?

Yes, Striven offers optional monthly portal plans: free tier for up to 100 customers/vendors/applications per month, $99/month for 500, and $499/month for unlimited access.

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TallyPrime: Does TallyPrime pricing include taxes?

Yes, TallyPrime pricing includes 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax). The displayed price of ₹750 plus 18% GST reflects the total billing amount customers will pay in India.

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TallyPrime: What access options are available with TallyPrime?

TallyPrime can be accessed via desktop application, cloud-based platform, and through WhatsApp integration, depending on which subscription option is chosen.

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