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DEAR Systems vs TallyPrime

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DEAR Systems

ERP

Cloud inventory management for growing businesses

From
$349/month
Rated
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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: DEAR Systems dEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page; 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: DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, TallyPrime covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DEAR Systems and TallyPrime actually diverge.

Attributes where DEAR Systems and TallyPrime differ
AttributeDEAR SystemsTallyPrime
Starting price$349/month$200/month
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileDesktop, Cloud, Web
Founded20121988

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 DEAR Systems

  • Inventory control
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting integration
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify

Only in TallyPrime

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • GST compliance
  • Invoicing
  • Financial reporting
  • Local tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Banking

Both cover

  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Systems

  • Inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellersnot TallyPrime
  • Manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planningnot TallyPrime
  • Syncing stock and orders with Xero or QuickBooks Onlinenot TallyPrime
  • Multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locationsnot TallyPrime

TallyPrime

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

Where each one falls short

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

DEAR Systems

  • DEAR Systems is sold as Cin7 Core and priced on the Cin7 pricing page
  • The $349 per month Standard plan caps sales orders at 6,000 per year, includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Material requirements planning requires the Pro plan at $599 per month
  • Advanced warehouse management requires the Advanced plan at $1,199 per month
  • Additional users, extra integrations, API access, forecasting and advanced automations all cost extra and are priced by the sales team
  • The Omni enterprise plan is custom priced with no published rate

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

DEAR Systems

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6000 annual sale orders
    • 2 e-commerce integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24000 annual sale orders
    • 4 e-commerce integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120000 annual sale orders
    • 6 e-commerce integrations
  • Omni$null/month
    • 8 users
    • Flexible annual sale orders
    • 5 e-commerce integrations

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 DEAR Systems if

  • You need inventory control.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want purchase orders.
DEAR Systems review

Choose TallyPrime if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Desktop, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory.
TallyPrime review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Systems or TallyPrime better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Systems starts at $349/month and TallyPrime at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Systems or TallyPrime?
DEAR Systems starts at $349/month and TallyPrime at $200/month.
Does DEAR Systems or TallyPrime run on more platforms?
DEAR Systems runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. TallyPrime runs on Desktop, Cloud, Web.
What is DEAR Systems best used for?
DEAR Systems is most often used for inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers, manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning, syncing stock and orders with xero or quickbooks online, multi warehouse stock control across unlimited locations. Of those, inventory and order management for wholesale and e-commerce sellers and manufacturing with bills of materials and material requirements planning are not what TallyPrime is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Systems do that TallyPrime cannot?
DEAR Systems covers Inventory control, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Manufacturing. TallyPrime covers Accounting, Inventory, GST compliance, Invoicing. Both handle Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DEAR Systems: How much does Dear Systems (Cin7) cost?

Dear Systems pricing starts at $349/month for the Standard tier, $599/month for the Pro tier (most popular), $1199/month for Advanced, and custom pricing for the Omni enterprise solution.

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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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DEAR Systems: What features does each Dear Systems plan include?

Standard includes 5 users and 6000 annual orders. Pro (most popular) adds 10 users, 24000 orders, and MRP. Advanced provides 15 users, 120000 orders, and advanced warehouse management. Omni offers enterprise customization with flexible user and order limits.

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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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DEAR Systems: How many users and integrations are included in Dear Systems plans?

Standard tier includes 5 users and 2 e-commerce integrations. Pro tier includes 10 users and 4 integrations. Advanced tier includes 15 users and 6 integrations. Additional users and integrations are available as paid add-ons.

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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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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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