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Best ProfitBooks alternatives in India (2026)

ProfitBooks is a billing software product from ProfitBooks, Pune, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 19 are built in India.

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The closest alternatives to ProfitBooks are Groflex (Free plan), Marg ERP (₹8,100/mo), Refrens (Free plan), Zoho Books (₹749/mo) and Zoho Inventory (₹999/mo). Groflex is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹208/month.

Why businesses look for a ProfitBooks alternative

A mobile app

ProfitBooks does not list an Android app. 6 alternatives do.

ProfitBooks alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches ProfitBooks's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
ProfitBooks logoProfitBooks (current)Free planYesWebYes4.7/5
1Groflex logoGroflexFree planYesWebYes4.4/5
2Marg ERP logoMarg ERP₹8,100/moNoWebYes4.7/5
3Refrens logoRefrensFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
4Zoho Books logoZoho Books₹749/moYesWebYes4.8/5
5Zoho Inventory logoZoho Inventory₹999/moYesWebYes4.6/5
6Vyapar logoVyapar₹291/moYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.8/5
7Giddh logoGiddh₹300/moYesWebYes4.6/5
8Wave Accounting logoWave AccountingFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
9Quick Bill logoQuick BillFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
10Reach Accounting logoReach Accounting₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
11myBillBook logomyBillBook₹291/moYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
12ClearOne by Clear logoClearOne by ClearFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
13Swipe logoSwipe₹208/moYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
14Invoicera logoInvoiceraFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
15OkCredit logoOkCreditFreeYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
16Bill Free logoBill FreeFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
17EZTax Billing logoEZTax BillingFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
18GimBooks logoGimBooksFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
19Zoho Billing logoZoho Billing₹1,499/moYesWebYes4.6/5
20GSTZen Billing logoGSTZen BillingFree planYesWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 ProfitBooks alternatives in detail

Groflex logo

1. Groflex

Groflex · Chennai · Billing software · 4.4/5

Cloud invoicing, inventory and accounting for growing businesses.

Free plan

Free plan available

Marg ERP logo

2. Marg ERP

Marg ERP · New Delhi · Billing software · 4.7/5

Billing, inventory and accounting ERP with pharma, FMCG and retail editions.

₹8,100/mo

Free trial

Compared with ProfitBooks

  • No free plan, unlike ProfitBooks
Refrens logo

3. Refrens

Refrens Internet · Mumbai · Billing software · 4.6/5

Free invoicing, quotations and accounting with a lead-management layer for freelancers and agencies.

Free plan

Free plan available

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4. Zoho Books

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.8/5

GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.

₹749/mo

Free plan available

Key features

  • Quotes and sales orders
  • Invoicing
  • Automated payment collections
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Purchase orders
Zoho Inventory logo

5. Zoho Inventory

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5

Order and stock management across warehouses and sales channels.

₹999/mo

Free plan available

Key features

  • Multi-warehouse management
  • Serial and batch tracking
  • Barcode scanning
  • Bin locations (Premium and above)
  • Sales orders and fulfilment
Vyapar logo

6. Vyapar

Simply Vyapar Apps · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.8/5

Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.

₹291/mo

Free plan available

Compared with ProfitBooks

  • Also available on Android, iOS

Key features

  • GST and non-GST invoices
  • 200+ theme combinations for invoices
  • Add signature, UPI QR code and terms on invoices
  • Quick Billing (POS system)
  • MRP-based billing
Giddh logo

7. Giddh

Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · Billing software · 4.6/5

Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.

₹300/mo

Free plan available

Quick Bill logo

9. Quick Bill

Quick Bill · Pune · Billing software · 4.5/5

GST invoicing with inventory and reports for small businesses.

Free plan

Free plan available

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10. Reach Accounting

Reach Accountant · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5

Cloud accounting ERP with industry editions for retail, services and manufacturing.

₹1,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with ProfitBooks

  • No free plan, unlike ProfitBooks

ProfitBooks alternatives by what you need

How to choose a ProfitBooks alternative

  • Confirm e-invoicing and e-way bill support explicitly, and check the thresholds against your turnover — these are separate features from ordinary GST invoicing, and vendors often blur the distinction in marketing copy.
  • Check how it handles your item structure. A business selling garments in a size-and-colour matrix has a very different requirement from one selling ten SKUs.
  • Ask about Tally. Most Indian accountants still work in Tally, and a clean export or two-way sync will save arguments at filing time.

ProfitBooks alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to ProfitBooks in 2026?+

The closest matches to ProfitBooks on App Advisor are Groflex (Free plan), Marg ERP (₹8,100/mo), Refrens (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ProfitBooks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to ProfitBooks?+

Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Groflex (Free plan), Refrens (Free plan), Zoho Books (₹749/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to ProfitBooks?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Swipe starts lowest at ₹208/mo. Groflex also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to ProfitBooks?+

Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including Groflex (Free plan), Marg ERP (₹8,100/mo), Refrens (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

ProfitBooks vs Groflex: which is better?+

Groflex is the closest match to ProfitBooks in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these ProfitBooks alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in billing software or a category ProfitBooks also covers, and ProfitBooks'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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