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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an accounting software product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹5,800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 4 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 10 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are Bench (₹20,000/mo), Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo), Zoho Finance Plus (₹2,599/mo) and ANKPAL (₹3,000/mo). Wave Accounting India is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
There is no free plan
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has no free tier. 4 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central starts at ₹5,800/mo. 10 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (current) | ₹5,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  Bench | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Winman CA-ERP | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Finance Plus | ₹2,599/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  ANKPAL | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Sage 50 | ₹3,000/mo | No | Windows | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  FreeAgent | £9.50/month sole traders (intro), excl. VAT | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  MYOB | Solo by MYOB $99/year (AUD) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  Bokio | 24.95 GBP/Month (Premium) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Wave Accounting India | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Books for CAs | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Mprofit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  KPMG Vyapar Setu | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Deskera Books | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Sage Intacct | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Oracle NetSuite | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Practice | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Tally.ERP 9 | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Tally Prime Rental | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Pilot | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Bench Accounting · Vancouver · Accounting software · 4.4/5
Bookkeeping service with software for US small businesses.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Tally Cloud Hub · Ahmedabad · Accounting software · 4.6/5
Hosted TallyPrime access from any device.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Winman Software · Mangaluru · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Income tax, TDS and audit software for chartered accountants.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Accounting software · 4.7/5
Bundled accounting, invoicing, expense, inventory and subscriptions.
₹2,599/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Ankpal Technologies · Ahmedabad · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Online accounting with GST and multi-branch for SMEs and CAs.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Sage Group · Newcastle · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Desktop accounting for small and mid-size businesses.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
FreeAgent · Edinburgh · Accounting software · 4/5
Cloud accounting for UK sole traders and small companies, covering invoicing, expenses and tax.
£9.50/month sole traders (intro), excl. VAT
Free trial
MYOB · Accounting software · 3.9/5
Accounting and business management software for Australian and New Zealand small businesses.
Solo by MYOB $99/year (AUD)
Free trial
Bokio · Accounting software · 3.9/5
Accounting software for small businesses with bookkeeping, invoicing and bank feeds on one plan.
24.95 GBP/Month (Premium)
Free trial
Wave Financial · Toronto · Accounting software · 4.5/5
Free bookkeeping with invoicing and receipts.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The closest matches to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on App Advisor are Bench (₹20,000/mo), Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 4 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Wave Accounting India (Free plan), Zoho Books for CAs (Free), Mprofit (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹5,800/mo for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Wave Accounting India also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Tally Prime on Cloud by Tallycloudhub (₹500/mo), Winman CA-ERP (₹6,000/mo), Zoho Finance Plus (₹2,599/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bench is the closest match to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹14,200/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹5,800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in accounting software or a category Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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