1. RealBooks
Adansa Solutions · Kolkata · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online accounting with GST, multi-branch and CA collaboration.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹499/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹999/mo)
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Best Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives in India (2026)
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks is a billing software product from HostBooks, Gurugram, priced at ₹999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 17 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks are RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo), Giddh (₹300/mo) and Saral Billing (₹6,000/mo). Zoho Books is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹291/month.
Why businesses look for a Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternative
There is no free plan
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks starts at ₹999/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks does not list an Android app. 4 alternatives do.
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks (current) | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Saral Billing | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  QuickBooks Online | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  FreshBooks | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Billing | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Marg ERP | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Digital Bill Book by Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Invoay | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  Busy Accounting Software | ₹9,000/mo | No | Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Commerce Invoicing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Xero | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Invoice | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 17 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Sleek Bill | ₹3,000/mo | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives in detail
2. 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
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Has a free plan — Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks does not
- Starts ₹250/mo cheaper (₹749/mo vs ₹999/mo)
Key features
- Quotes and sales orders
- Invoicing
- Automated payment collections
- Payment gateway integration
- Purchase orders
3. 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 Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹1/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
4. 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
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Has a free plan — Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks does not
- Starts ₹699/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹999/mo)
5. Saral Billing
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.6/5
GST billing and accounting software from Relyon with TDS and payroll siblings.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹5,001/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹999/mo)
6. QuickBooks Online
Intuit · Mountain View · Billing software · 4.4/5
Cloud accounting and invoicing used by small businesses worldwide.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹501/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹999/mo)
7. FreshBooks
FreshBooks · Toronto · Billing software · 4.3/5
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and small service businesses.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹601/mo higher (₹1,600/mo vs ₹999/mo)
8. Zoho Billing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription and one-time billing with GST and payment gateways.
₹1,499/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Has a free plan — Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks does not
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,499/mo vs ₹999/mo)
Key features
- Quotes
- GST compliant invoicing
- Expenses
- Projects and timesheets
- Payments
9. 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 Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Starts ₹7,101/mo higher (₹8,100/mo vs ₹999/mo)
10. Digital Bill Book by Zoho Books
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
India edition of Zoho Books for GST-compliant bill books.
₹749/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks
- Has a free plan — Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks does not
- Starts ₹250/mo cheaper (₹749/mo vs ₹999/mo)
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks 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.
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks in 2026?+
The closest matches to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks on App Advisor are RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks?+
Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Giddh (₹300/mo), Zoho Billing (₹1,499/mo). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Vyapar starts lowest at ₹291/mo, compared with ₹999/mo for Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks. Zoho Books also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks?+
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including RealBooks (₹500/mo), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks vs RealBooks: which is better?+
RealBooks is the closest match to Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹499/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks also covers, and HostBooks'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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