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As of 30 August 2026, TallyPrime starts at $200/month. TallyPrime is an advanced accounting and inventory management software designed for Indian businesses, providing GST compliance, invoicing, and financial report. Softwr lists it under ERP. TallyPrime is made by Tally Solutions, launched in 1988, available on Windows, macOS, Web.
Overview
TallyPrime is an advanced accounting and inventory management software designed for Indian businesses, providing GST compliance, invoicing, and financial reporting tools tailored for the Indian market.
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Pricing
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Starter
$200 /mo
Premium
$500 /mo
Capabilities
Accounting
Inventory
GST compliance
Invoicing
Financial reporting
Local tax systems
Integration with Local tax systems
REST APIs
Integration with REST APIs
Banking
Integration with Banking
Payment gateways
Integration with Payment gateways
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Access controls
Access controls security feature
Audit trails
Audit trails security feature
Answered, with sources
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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.
SourceYes, TallyPrime offers a 7-day free trial. Users can access the full product features during this trial period before committing to a paid subscription.
SourceTallyPrime 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.
SourceYes, 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.
SourceTallyPrime can be accessed via desktop application, cloud-based platform, and through WhatsApp integration, depending on which subscription option is chosen.
SourceBehind it
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