Billing software compared

The main billing and accounting software used by Indian shops, traders and distributors, who each one suits, and where to start.

Software	Best for
Vyapar Android, Windows and Mac	Shops, traders and distributors who want GST billing, stock and udhaar tracking without learning accounting software.
TallyPrime Windows desktop	Businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance.
Zoho Books Web (cloud), Android and iOS	Service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
myBillBook Android, iOS, web and desktop	Small shops that bill mostly from a phone and want a simple app.
BUSY Windows desktop	Traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop.
Marg ERP Windows desktop	Pharma and FMCG distributors and larger retailers that need an ERP-style setup.
Odoo Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS	Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.

How to choose

Billing at a shop counter, stock and udhaar: a billing app such as Vyapar or myBillBook.
Your CA keeps full books for you: TallyPrime, or a billing app that exports to Tally.
Online or service business: cloud accounting such as Zoho Books.
Distribution with several godowns or heavy inventory: BUSY or Marg ERP.