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Pros & cons at a glance
What buyers love
- Fast keyboard-driven entry — accountants regularly post 200+ vouchers/hour.
- Built-in VAT / GST return generator with reconciliation.
- Multi-godown inventory with batch, expiry, MRP and serial-number tracking.
- Predictable TCO with one-time license model.
- Strong local partner network for training and AMC.
- Easy to Use
Common complaints
- Multi-user collaboration requires a paid Cloud add-on.
- Reports are powerful but the UI feels dated compared to modern web ERPs.
- Custom workflows need a TDL developer.
- Mobile app is read-only — entry must still happen on Windows.
- Hard to Use
Features included
Accounting & finance
Books & Ledgers
- Unlimited groups, ledgers and cost centres
- Multi-currency with auto-revaluation
- Cheque printing & bank reconciliation
- Post-dated & recurring vouchers
VAT / GST & Compliance
- VAT return for Nepal IRD (monthly & quarterly)
- e-Invoice JSON with QR (India GST)
- TDS, TCS and excise reports
- Audit trail with edit-log lock
Sales & receivables
Order & Invoicing
- Sales orders → delivery → invoice flow
- Customisable invoice templates (TDL)
- Price lists by party, region, season
- Discount & scheme management
Receivables & Reminders
- Outstanding aging by party & group
- Automated WhatsApp/email reminders
- Credit-limit blocking on new sales
- Receipt allocation & on-account tracking
Not included (you'll need add-ons)
- Native CRM & lead pipeline (use Bitrix or Zoho via API)
- Project costing with timesheets
- Hospital / pharmacy module
- Native e-commerce storefront integration
- Multi-user real-time editing (requires Tally on Cloud)
Pricing & plans
Silver · Single user
Perfect for a sole proprietor or single-accountant office.
रु 22,500
one-time
- 1 user · 1 PC
- All accounting & inventory
- VAT return & compliance
- 1 year free upgrades
- Multi-user access
- Remote access
Gold · Multi user
For SMBs with 2–10 simultaneous users on a LAN.
रु 67,500
one-time
- Unlimited users on a LAN
- All Silver features
- Connected banking & payroll
- Priority partner support
- 1 year free upgrades
- Browser/mobile access (add Cloud)
Cloud add-on
Add browser & mobile access on top of any Silver / Gold license.
रु 600
/user / month
- Use Tally from any browser
- Daily encrypted backups
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Region-locked Mumbai datacentre
- Min 12-month commit
Specifications
Deployment & access
Deployment
On-premise (Windows) · optional Tally on Cloud
Operating system
Windows 10 / 11 · Windows Server 2016+
Mobile app
iOS & Android (read-only dashboards)
Browser access
Via Tally on Cloud add-on only
Offline mode
Yes — works fully offline
Vendor & product
Vendor
Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Headquartered in
Bengaluru, India 🇮🇳
Founded
1986
Maturity
30+ years · Tally Prime since 2020
Customers worldwide
2,000,000+
Authorised partners in Nepal
14 (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Butwal)
Integrations & API
Public API
Yes — XML-based HTTP/ODBC API
SDK
TDL (Tally Definition Language) for customisation
Banking
NIC ASIA, NIBL, HBL, Nabil, Standard Chartered
E-commerce
Daraz, Sastodeal (via partner connectors)
Payment gateways
eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay (via partner connectors)
Office suite
Excel, Word export native
Compliance & security
Nepal IRD VAT return
Built-in
India GST e-invoicing
Built-in (with QR)
Audit trail
Edit-log lock available (Gold)
Backup
Manual + scheduled · cloud backup with add-on
User roles
Granular role-based permissions
Data residency
On-premise (you control)
Training & support
Onboarding
Local partner-led, 2–5 days typical
Support hours
Sun–Fri, 10:00–18:00 NPT (partner)
Languages supported
English, Nepali, Hindi
Knowledge base
help.tallysolutions.com (English)
Community
Active forum & Telegram groups
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Frequently asked questions
Does this support Nepal IRD VAT return formats?
Yes. Built-in Nepal VAT configuration including the IRD-prescribed monthly return format, sales register, purchase register and adjustment vouchers.
Can I use it on a Mac or from a browser?
Tally Prime is a Windows-native desktop application. To use it on Mac or via a browser, you need the Tally on Cloud add-on (≈ रु 600 per user/month).
Is the data secure if I run it on-premise?
Yes — your data lives on your own server / PC. Tally encrypts the company files and supports role-based user permissions plus an edit-log audit trail.
How does pricing compare to alternatives?
Tally Silver at रु 22,500 sits between Swastik (रु 18,000) and Odoo Enterprise. Tally’s 5-year TCO is usually the lowest because of the one-time license.
Will my staff need formal training?
Most accountants in Nepal are already familiar with Tally. Plan on 2–5 days of partner-led onboarding for new users.