This comparison is published by QuantProc, so we have an interest. We have tried to be fair: every competitor here is a good product for the right business, and we say where they are the better choice.
The short answer
Choose TallyPrime if you mainly need reliable accounting, GST and inventory, your team works from one office, and your accountant already knows Tally. It is proven, inexpensive over time with a one-time licence, and works offline.
Choose QuantProc if you have outgrown "accounts after the fact": several branches, sites or companies; purchase approvals you want enforced, not chased on WhatsApp; budgets that must actually stop overspending; and people who need to work from anywhere on a phone.
Side by side
| QuantProc | TallyPrime | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Cloud ERP: accounting plus procurement, inventory, projects, CRM, HR and payroll | Desktop accounting, inventory and compliance software |
| Where it runs | Browser, Android and iOS; nothing to install | Installed on PCs; Gold allows unlimited users on a local network; remote use through Tally's remote access or third-party cloud hosting |
| Price model | Per-user subscription; price on request | One-time licence: Silver (1 user) ₹22,500, Gold (multi-user) ₹67,500, plus yearly TSS renewal of ₹4,500 / ₹13,500 for updates and online features |
| GST & e-invoicing | Yes | Yes, a core strength |
| Purchase approvals & RFQs | Indent → RFQ → comparison → PO → GRN with maker-checker approvals | Purchase orders and vouchers; multi-step approval workflows usually need add-ons or TDL customisation |
| Budget control | PO blocked if it exceeds the budget | Budgets and variance reports |
| Projects | Project budgets, costs, BOQ and RA bills | Cost centres and job costing |
| HR & payroll | Built in | Payroll built in |
| Multi-company groups | Group → company → division with role-based access | Separate companies; consolidation via groups of companies |
| Supplier marketplace | QuantProc Sourcing: RFQs to verified sellers | No |
| Familiarity | New to most accountants | Known by almost every accountant and CA in India |
Where Tally is stronger
- Huge installed base: almost any accountant can use it on day one.
- One-time licence: low long-term cost for a single office.
- Works without internet.
- Mature GST, TDS and statutory reports.
Where QuantProc is stronger
- Runs in the cloud and on mobile, so there is no server and no remote-desktop setup for branches or sites.
- Controls before the money goes: approvals, budget checks and three-way matching happen in the workflow, not after month-end.
- Purchase, stores, projects, CRM and HR in the same system as accounts, so nothing is re-typed.
- Group structure with role-based access, so each person sees only their division or projects.
- Customisable for other countries' tax (VAT in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and more).
Can I use both?
Yes, and many companies start that way: operations (purchase, stores, projects, approvals) run in QuantProc, while the accountant continues in Tally until the books move over. Talk to us about the cleanest way to run both during the switch.
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuantProc a replacement for Tally?
For companies that need more than accounting, yes. QuantProc covers accounting and GST like Tally, and adds procurement with approvals, budget control, projects, CRM, HR and payroll in one cloud system.
How much does TallyPrime cost in 2026?
Per published price lists, TallyPrime Silver (single user) is ₹22,500 and Gold (multi-user on a LAN) is ₹67,500, one-time, plus GST. Yearly Tally Software Services renewal is ₹4,500 for Silver and ₹13,500 for Gold, plus GST.
Can I move my data from Tally to QuantProc?
Yes. Masters such as ledgers, customers, vendors and items, plus opening balances, can be exported from Tally to Excel and imported. Paid plans include hands-on migration help.