Cloud-native accounting that actually replaces Tally
GSTR-1, 3B, 9 in 90 seconds. AI bank reconciliation. Indian payroll built-in. Free CA access. Native mobile apps. Everything Tally Prime has — at half the cost, on every device.
The problems
Why your current accounting tool is holding you back
We talked to hundreds of Tally and Zoho Books users before we built Pro. The same five problems came up every single time. Here's what we heard.
Tally needs a Windows PC. Your team works on phones.
Approving an invoice means logging into a remote desktop. Checking P&L means walking back to the office. Your CA can't collaborate from her own laptop. The world moved to mobile and cloud — your accounting didn't.
GST filing eats one full day every month.
Export from Tally as JSON. Import to GST portal. Fix mismatches manually. Reconcile GSTR-2B against purchase register. Re-export, re-import, re-fix. Your accountant disappears for 8 hours every 11th and 20th of the month.
Bank reconciliation is a 2-day monthly nightmare.
Download HDFC statement. Open in Excel. Match each line against your books. Find 47 mismatches. Trace each one to a missing voucher or duplicate entry. Two days gone, every single month, just to close one account.
Your CA works in a separate silo from your books.
You email Tally backup files. Your CA opens them on her copy of Tally. She makes adjustments. She emails them back. You merge manually and pray nothing got lost. There is no live collaboration, no audit trail, no period-close protection.
Multi-state operations don't fit in single-tenant Tally.
Branch in Mumbai, branch in Bangalore, branch in Delhi. Each has its own Tally licence on a local PC. Consolidating takes a week. Inter-branch transfers don't reconcile. Multi-GSTIN compliance is manual. Growth is punishing your books.
Our solution
How AskBooks Pro fixes every one of them
Each problem above has an exact solution below — paired one-to-one. No hand-waving, no buzzwords.
One workspace. Every device. Every team member.
AskBooks Pro is 100% cloud-native. Your owner approves an invoice from her phone in the airport lounge. Your CA logs in from his own laptop. Your accountant uses the desktop browser at the office. Same data, real-time, no AnyDesk.
- Native iOS + Android apps with offline mode
- Browser-based — works on any laptop, no install
- Real-time multi-user with role-based access (RBAC)
- Period-close locks prevent accidental edits to finalised months
GST returns auto-filed in 90 seconds.
Every invoice you raise auto-populates your GSTR-1. GSTR-3B is auto-calculated from your books. GSTR-2B reconciliation is built-in — mismatches highlighted with one-click resolution. We are an authorised GSP partner, so you file directly to the GST portal without ever leaving AskBooks.
- GSTR-1, 3B, 9 auto-filled and filed in one click
- e-Invoice IRN + QR code generated in real-time on B2B invoices
- e-Way Bill in one click from any invoice
- GSTR-2B auto-reconciliation with mismatch alerts
AI bank reconciliation — 90% auto-matched.
Connect HDFC, ICICI, Axis, SBI, or any of 50+ Indian banks. Our AI reads transaction descriptions, amounts, and counterparties — and matches them to your books at 90%+ accuracy. The 10% it can't match is shown for review with smart suggestions. Two days of work becomes two hours.
- Direct bank API integrations with 50+ Indian banks
- AI-powered transaction matching trained on Indian bank statements
- Multi-account consolidated reconciliation in one screen
- Foreign currency tracking with live forex rates
CAs invited free. Live collaboration. Audit trail.
Add your CA as a free user — no extra licence, no extra cost. They get a dedicated client switcher, can file GSTR directly, and have role-based access scoped to exactly what you allow. Every change in your books is logged with timestamp, user, and reason — a forensic-grade audit trail.
- Free CA access with dedicated multi-client portal
- Live collaboration — see each other's edits in real-time
- Forensic audit trail with user, timestamp, and reason for every change
- Period-close + reopening controls with approval workflow
Multi-branch, multi-GSTIN, native consolidation.
Each branch is its own books with its own GSTIN. Inter-branch transfers post automatically as eliminations. Consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow are real-time. Multi-state GST compliance is filed per GSTIN, with consolidated MIS at the parent level.
- Unlimited branches with separate books per GSTIN
- Auto-elimination of inter-branch transactions on consolidation
- Branch-wise + consolidated reporting in real-time
- Inter-state e-Way Bill and e-Invoice handled automatically
Why choose us
Pro vs. Tally Prime vs. Zoho Books
Seven things businesses ask us before they switch. Honest, head-to-head, no marketing fluff.
What you get
A complete accounting platform — not five separate tools
Everything below is included in Pro at ₹999/month. No add-ons, no hidden charges.
GSTR-1, 3B, 9 — auto-prepared, one-click filed
Every invoice you raise auto-populates your GSTR-1. GSTR-3B is auto-calculated from your books. GSTR-2B reconciliation is built-in. e-Invoice IRN and e-Way Bill in real-time. As an authorised GSP partner, we file directly to the GST portal — no JSON exports, no portal switching.
- GSTR-1, 3B, 4, 9 auto-prepared from your transactions
- GSTR-2B reconciliation with mismatch alerts
- e-Invoice IRN + QR code in real-time (GSP-authorised)
- e-Way Bill generation in one click from any invoice
- TDS, TCS, RCM (reverse charge) handled automatically
- Audit-grade trail of every GST adjustment
“We switched from Tally Prime in February. Migration took 22 minutes. GST filing went from a full day to 25 minutes. My CA logs in directly and files herself. We're saving roughly ₹40,000 a year on Tally licences and remote-desktop tools.”
Pricing
Pro at ₹999/month. Everything included.
No add-ons. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
AskBooks Pro
Everything growing SMEs need to run finances end-to-end.
Billed annually. Monthly billing at ₹1,199/mo.
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Included in Pro
Migration
Switch from Tally in under 25 minutes
Our migration team does the heavy lifting. You verify and go live.
Export from Tally
You give us a Tally backup file. Or we connect directly to your Tally instance with screen-share.
We migrate everything
Party masters, opening balances, products, inventory, historical transactions — automatic in 20 minutes.
Side-by-side check
Trial Balance comparison. Outstanding receivables/payables verified. Your CA signs off before cutover.
Go live + onboarding
Free CA-certified onboarding. Free training for your team. WhatsApp support during the first 30 days.
FAQ
Common questions about Pro
How is Pro different from Tally Prime?
Pro is cloud-native — no Windows PC required, no remote desktop for your CA, no annual licence renewal. We have first-class GST e-Invoice as a GST integration partner, AI bank reconciliation, native iOS/Android apps, free CA access, and 12 Indian languages. Most Tally users migrate in under 25 minutes and never go back.
How long does migration from Tally take?
Typically 20-25 minutes for the data import. We migrate party masters, opening balances, product catalogue, and historical transactions automatically. Our migration team is on call during your switch, and we do a side-by-side trial-balance check before you cut over. CA-certified onboarding is included with Pro.
Can my CA get access?
Yes, completely free. Invite your CA as a read-only or full-access user — they get a dedicated client switcher, audit trail access, period-close controls, and one-click GSTR exports at zero extra cost. ICAI-verified CAs get a partner badge and a white-label portal option.
Is Pro compliant with Indian audit requirements?
Yes. Pro includes a forensic-grade audit trail (every change logged with user, timestamp, and reason), period-close locks, role-based access controls, and exportable audit logs. ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 (planned) in progress, fully DPDPA-compliant. Suitable for statutory audit, tax audit, and internal audit.
What if I have multiple branches?
Pro supports unlimited branches with separate books per branch and per GSTIN. Inter-branch transfers post automatically as eliminations. You get branch-wise reporting plus consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow in real-time. For 5+ branches with custom workflows, ask about our Enterprise plan.
How long is the free trial? What happens after?
14 days of full Pro access — no credit card required. After the trial, you can subscribe (₹999/mo, billed annually or monthly) or your account downgrades to free Khata. Your data is never deleted regardless of plan.
Ready to leave Tally behind?
14 days free. No credit card. Migrate from Tally in 25 minutes. Free CA onboarding.