TallyPrime vs Odoo
TallyPrime and Odoo are both used by Indian businesses, but they suit different people. Here is how they differ and how to decide.
| TallyPrime | Odoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru | Odoo S.A., Belgium |
| Type | Desktop accounting and inventory software | Modular business software (ERP) |
| Runs on | Windows desktop | Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS |
| Best for | Businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance. | Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system. |
| Strengths | The software most Indian CAs already know. Deep accounting, inventory and compliance features. Large network of partners for support. | Apps for invoicing, inventory, POS, purchase and accounting that share one database. Indian GST localisation. Can run in the cloud or on your own server. |
| Limits | Mainly a Windows desktop product. Takes longer to learn for counter billing staff. | Needs setup by someone who knows Odoo. More than a small single-counter shop usually needs. |
| Price | See the official site | See Odoo's official site |
Choose TallyPrime if
- Businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance.
- The software most Indian CAs already know
- Deep accounting, inventory and compliance features
Choose Odoo if
- Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
- Apps for invoicing, inventory, POS, purchase and accounting that share one database
- Indian GST localisation
We are partners for both TallyPrime and Odoo, so we can show you both and set up whichever fits.
Questions people ask
Which is better, TallyPrime or Odoo?
It depends on who does the billing. TallyPrime suits businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance. Odoo suits growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.
Can I move from one to the other?
Yes. Items and parties can usually be exported to Excel and imported into the other product. A partner can help with the import during installation.
Can I see both before deciding?
Yes. Request a demo of either product on this page. We are a TallyPrime partner and connect you with partners for other products.