Tally Solutions

What Tally Solutions does

Tally Solutions Private Limited is an Indian business management software company, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bengaluru, that develops and markets TallyPrime, an integrated accounting, inventory, taxation, and compliance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Its flagship product, TallyPrime, is offered in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions under both perpetual licence (Rs 22,500 / Rs 67,500) and monthly/annual rental models, and is monetised additionally through the mandatory Tally Software Services (TSS) annual subscription (Rs 4,500 standard, Rs 6,750 auditor), enterprise server licences (Rs 2.7 lakh), and a growing portfolio of add-ons including TallyPrime Cloud Access (hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business, TallyDrive backup, connected banking with SBI/ICICI/Axis and Bharat Connect, Amazon Data Import, Schedule III Financial Statements, and the new AI-powered Docs by Ira / TallyIra document processing module introduced in Release 7.1. The platform is built on a proprietary desktop-first architecture extended via TDL (Tally Definition Language) for customisation, and is positioned as India's #1 e-invoicing software by transaction volume, with the deepest GST-compliance integrations (IRP, GSTR-1/3B, e-way bill).

Tally reaches customers through a product-led growth motion (7-day free trial, self-serve download from tallysolutions.com) reinforced by a vast network of thousands of certified Tally partners and a 20,000+ Chartered Accountant community that provides implementation, training, and word-of-mouth distribution. As of FY25 the company reported operating revenue of approximately Rs 710 crore (up from Rs 558.4 crore in FY23), serving 2.7M+ businesses and 7.5M users across 100+ countries, with primary concentration in India and active international expansion across the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), Bangladesh, Africa, Kenya, Southeast Asia, and Nepal. Additional revenue is generated through sub-brands TallyCapital (loan referrals), TallyEducation (certification courses), and Shoper9 (retail POS), as well as flagship community programmes including Tally MSME Honours (70,000+ nominations since 2021) and Tally Apex (annual CA awards). The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external venture capital or private equity funding, and is led by Managing Director Tejas Goenka.

Name

Tally Solutions

Legal name

Tally Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://tallysolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tally Solutions is a Bengaluru-based, bootstrapped Indian software company that develops TallyPrime, an integrated accounting, GST-compliance, inventory and business management platform serving 2.7M+ MSMEs and 7.5M users across 100+ countries, monetised via perpetual or subscription licences and add-ons including AI document processing and connected banking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Invoicing, Billing & Accounts Receivable Automation (FSAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

Keywords

• Business management software
• Accounting software
• GST compliance software
• E-invoicing software
• ERP software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. TallyPrime Perpetual (Lifetime) License: One-time upfront payment for perpetual TallyPrime license (Silver single-user or Gold multi-user). Includes TSS free for the first year; subsequent TSS renewal is optional. Provides lifetime ownership with no recurring rental fees.
2. TallyPrime Rental / Subscription: Monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription payments for TallyPrime usage. Silver (single-user) starts at ₹750/month; Gold (multi-user) at ₹2,250/month. TSS (Tally Software Services) must be renewed annually (₹4,500/year for standard, ₹6,750 for auditor) to receive free upgrades, connected services, and cloud access.
3. TallyPrime Cloud Access: Cloud-based access to TallyPrime hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, available in personal (1 user), regular (2 users), regular plus (4 users), regular pro (8 users), performance (12 users), and performance plus (16 users) packs. Plans start at ₹600/month for personal pack with 3, 6, and 12-month subscription periods.
4. TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business: WhatsApp Business integration subscription at ₹1,300/year (plus GST), enabling invoice, order, and report sharing via WhatsApp. Wallet recharge options at ₹675 or ₹2,700.
5. TallyPrime Server: Enterprise-grade data server add-on for medium and large businesses requiring greater concurrency and advanced monitoring, priced at ₹2,70,000 (plus GST) for perpetual license. Supports Gold license users with up to 128 concurrent users.
6. Tally Software Services (TSS): Annual subscription providing free software upgrades, connected services (GST portal, banking, WhatsApp Business), cloud sync, and online data consolidation. Standard at ₹4,500/year for 1 year (₹13,500 for 2 years); Auditor at ₹6,750/year.
7. TallyCapital: Business loans and financial services offered through trusted lending partners, providing revenue through referral/affiliate arrangements with financial institutions.
8. TallyDrive (Cloud Backup Storage): Secure cloud backup and access space for TallyPrime data. Free 10 GB storage included with TSS; additional storage purchasable starting at ₹1,200/year for 10 GB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tally Solutions develops and sells TallyPrime, a desktop-first business management software for Indian MSMEs covering accounting, GST compliance, e-invoicing, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting, available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions. The core software is extended by subscription add-ons including TallyPrime Cloud Access (hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp, TallyPrime Server, TallyDrive cloud backup, TSS (Tally Software Services), and AI-powered plugins such as Docs by Ira/TallyIra for automated document-to-accounting conversion.

Product overview

Tally Solutions offers TallyPrime as its core flagship business management software for SMEs, available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions with flexible rental or lifetime perpetual license models. The TallyPrime platform is extended by a portfolio of add-on modules and related products: Docs by Ira (AI-powered document processing), the Financial Statements Plugin (for Schedule III and non-corporate compliance), TallyPrime Cloud Access (cloud deployment on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), TallyPrime with WhatsApp (business communication), TallyPrime Server (enterprise concurrency), TallyDrive (cloud backup), TallyPrime Developer (TDL customisation), Bharat Connect (payment automation), Amazon Data Import (e-commerce integration), and Tally Software Services (TSS) for upgrades and connected services. The company also operates sub-brands including TallyCapital (business loans), TallyEducation (certification programs), and Shoper9 (retail POS), alongside flagship community programs Tally MSME Honours and Tally Apex CA Awards. A suite of free business tools (Invoice Generator, GST Calculator, Revenue Forecaster) complements the paid product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TallyCapital: Business loans and financial support platform through trusted lending partners
• TallyEducation
• Tally MSME Honours
• TallyIra
• TallyPrime Cloud Access
• TallyPrime with WhatsApp
• TallyDrive
• TallyPrime Server
• TallyPrime Developer
• Shoper9
• Tally Apex
• Tally Software Services (TSS)
• Tally Apex Awards
• TallyTogether
• Tally Startup Challenge

Products and services

• TallyPrime Flagship desktop-first business management software providing accounting, GST and compliance, e-invoicing, inventory, payroll, multi-godown, multi-currency, and financial reporting for MSMEs. Available in Silver (single-user) and Gold (multi-user) editions via lifetime perpetual license or monthly/annual rental.
• Docs by Ira (TallyIra) AI-powered plugin for TallyPrime that scans invoices, bills, and receipts and converts them into TallyPrime accounting entries, saving up to 80% of manual data entry time. Available with TallyPrime Release 7.1 and above.
• Financial Statements Plugin (Schedule III) Excel-based add-on that generates financial statements for corporates (Schedule III Division I) and non-corporates aligned with ICAI guidelines, auto-populating formats directly from TallyPrime data. Requires TallyPrime Release 7.1 or later and Microsoft Excel 2016 or later.
• TallyPrime Cloud Access Cloud-based access to TallyPrime hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, available in personal, regular, regular plus, regular pro, performance, and performance plus packs, with plans starting at Rs 600/month and 24x7 unlimited usage.
• TallyPrime with WhatsApp Business WhatsApp Business integration for TallyPrime enabling instant sharing of invoices, orders, and reports via WhatsApp with ready-to-use templates and a dedicated inbox. Subscription priced at Rs 1,300/year plus GST.
• TallyPrime Server Enterprise data server add-on for TallyPrime Gold providing greater concurrency, advanced monitoring, and support for 8 to 128 concurrent users. Priced at Rs 2,70,000 plus GST perpetual.
• TallyDrive Secure cloud backup and access space for TallyPrime data. 10 GB free storage included with TSS, with additional storage available from Rs 1,200/year per 10 GB.
• TallyPrime Developer Development suite for TDL (Tally Definition Language) programmers to build and deploy custom solutions on TallyPrime, available in Silver and Gold tiers and requiring an active TSS subscription.
• Bharat Connect Plugin Plugin for TallyPrime enabling automated invoice management, payments, and reconciliation through Bharat Connect, the Indian payment-aggregation platform.
• Amazon Data Import Plugin enabling Amazon sellers to directly import Amazon Seller Central Excel reports (B2B/B2C shipments, refunds, settlements) into TallyPrime, automatically mapping transactions to voucher types such as Sales, Credit Notes, Receipts, and Journals. Requires TallyPrime Release 7.1 or above.
• Tally Software Services (TSS) Annual subscription providing free TallyPrime upgrades, connected services (GST portal, banking, WhatsApp Business), anytime-anywhere report access, and online data sync and consolidation. Standard at Rs 4,500/year (or Rs 13,500 for 2 years); Auditor edition at Rs 6,750/year.
• Shoper9 Enterprise retail point-of-sale (POS) and business management solution for retail businesses of all sizes, available in Silver, Gold, and Diamond editions, positioned as a Tally-group offering.
• TallyCapital Business loan facilitation service connecting MSMEs with trusted lending partners for credit and working capital, generating revenue through referral and affiliate arrangements with financial institutions.
• TallyEducation Certification programmes offering online and offline courses in computerized accounting, finance, and administration, enabling learners to gain Tally-related skills and credentials for career advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 80% of time spent on manual data entry with TallyIra AI document processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ICICI BankcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026Partnership enabling integrated banking and accounting within TallyPrime 7.1, allowing users to access live account balances, initiate payments, and manage bank reconciliation directly from TallyPrime. Part of the connected banking ecosystem that also includes State Bank of India and Axis Bank integrations.
• OTU India (Kaamlo Platform Pvt Ltd)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Strategic investment by Tally Solutions in OTU India, an HR technology platform owned by Kaamlo Platform Pvt Ltd, focused on workforce management solutions for MSMEs. OTU India's SaaS platform OTUHRPLUS digitizes the employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, workforce operations, post-joining management). Both companies are conducting joint go-to-market initiatives and Tally integration, with pilot programmes already underway with select customers. This investment aligns with Tally's strategy to expand its connected business ecosystem beyond accounting into workforce management.
• Wadi Makkah (Umm Al-Qura University Innovation Arm)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Tally Solutions established an office within Wadi Makkah, the innovation arm of Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia, and collaborates directly with startups through this ecosystem under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative. The collaboration aims to enhance founders' understanding of financial management and business readiness as key factors in sustainable growth.
• Wadi JeddahminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner onboarding partnership supporting small and medium enterprises in their digital and compliance journeys in Saudi Arabia, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
• PLEXUS (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner onboarding partnership supporting small and medium enterprises with financial management and operational readiness, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
• Establishment Mohamed Saleh Hammad Al-Hamad Latjara (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner offering software enablement and technology outreach services to SMEs in the Saudi market, onboarded as part of Tally's expansion in the Middle East.
• Daleel Najd Trading Agency (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner providing accounting advisory and professional financial services to SMEs, onboarded to expand Tally's reach in the Saudi market.
• Qetaf Professional Consultation (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner providing professional financial services and consulting to SMEs, onboarded to support Tally's digital and compliance journeys in Saudi Arabia.
• Idafa (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 February 2026Saudi-based partner providing professional financial services, onboarded as part of Tally's partner network expansion in Saudi Arabia for SME digital transformation.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026Tally Solutions migrated its TallyPrime Cloud Access platform to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), running on OCI Compute, OCI Kubernetes Engine, and OCI Object Storage. The migration achieved approximately 30% reduction in IT infrastructure costs while improving scalability, operational efficiency, and automation capabilities for TallyPrime Cloud Access customers.
• State Bank of India (SBI)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 January 2026Connected banking integration within TallyPrime enabling real-time visibility into balances, transactions, and automated reconciliation via the State Bank of India banking interface.
• Axis BankcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 January 2026Connected banking integration within TallyPrime enabling real-time visibility into balances, transactions, and automated reconciliation via Axis Bank's banking interface.
• Bharat Connect for BusinesscoreTechnology or Integration · 25 January 2026Bharat Connect integration enabling seamless payment, invoice, and reconciliation workflows within TallyPrime, serving as a broader umbrella payment platform connecting multiple banks and payment services.
• DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025Partnership with DPIIT to launch the 'Tally Startup Challenge' inviting DPIIT-registered startups to develop solutions addressing capacity planning and productivity challenges in MSME manufacturing. Winner receives ₹3 lakhs, first runner-up ₹2 lakhs, plus collaborative development opportunity with Tally's team before market scaling. The challenge runs from August 4 to September 3, 2025.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Busy Accounting Software: Busy is a long-standing Indian accounting and inventory software aimed at the same MSME and CA segments as Tally. It offers GST compliance, invoicing, and multi-user editions at comparable price points, positioning it as one of Tally's closest India-focused competitors.
• Xero: Xero is a cloud-native SMB accounting platform serving accountants and small businesses globally. Its subscription model, mobile-first UX, and open API ecosystem position it as a direct alternative for Tally customers considering migration to a more modern stack.
• FreshBooks: FreshBooks offers cloud accounting, invoicing, and expense tracking targeted at service-based SMBs and freelancers. While more service-business oriented, it overlaps with Tally on invoicing and billing workflows for small business owners.
• Intuit QuickBooks: QuickBooks is the global leader in SMB cloud accounting and bookkeeping, with strong AI features and a vast app ecosystem. It competes with Tally in international markets (UAE, Africa, SE Asia, US) where both target MSME digitization and compliance workflows.
• Zoho (Zoho Books, Zoho Invoice): Zoho's suite includes Zoho Books and Zoho Invoice, which directly compete with TallyPrime in Indian and global SMB accounting/invoicing. Both target MSMEs with subscription-based, cloud-native software, making Zoho Tally's most comparable head-to-head rival.
• Marg ERP: Marg ERP provides GST-ready accounting, inventory, and billing software to Indian distributors, retailers, and MSMEs. It directly overlaps with TallyPrime in distribution, pharma, and retail verticals, and competes on price and partner network depth in India.
• Sage: Sage serves SMBs and mid-market businesses with accounting, payroll, and compliance software globally. Sage's cloud offerings (Sage Business Cloud, Sage Intacct) overlap with Tally's enterprise ambitions and international expansion into the UK, Africa, and Middle East.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is a broader mid-market ERP platform with full accounting and compliance modules. It overlaps with Tally's enterprise/server tier and competes for larger Indian MSMEs and subsidiaries of multinationals that outgrow TallyPrime's scalability.

Emerging players

• Vyapar: Vyapar is a mobile-first GST billing and accounting app popular among Indian micro-businesses and traders. It addresses the same MSME invoicing and inventory pain points as Tally but with a lighter, mobile-led approach targeting smaller retailers.
• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source ERP suite with strong accounting, invoicing, and inventory modules adopted by SMBs worldwide. Its modular SaaS model and active developer community compete with Tally on flexibility and total cost of ownership for growing MSMEs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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