Stop paying Rs 18,000+/year for software meant for CAs, not shopkeepers.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature
ShelfOne
Tally
Monthly Cost
Rs 0 — Free Forever
Rs 1,500+/month (Rs 18,000+/year)
Cloud-based
Yes
No (Desktop only)
Mobile App
Yes (PWA)
No
Setup Required
None (instant signup)
Desktop installation
GST Billing
Free
Paid
Barcode Scanning
Yes
Requires add-on
AI Business Insights
Yes
No
Internet Required
No (offline PWA)
Yes (server)
Hindi UI
Yes
Limited
POS Billing Counter
Express POS
Basic voucher entry
Technical Expertise Needed
Minimal
High
Free Updates
Forever
Paid upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShelfOne a Tally replacement?
For retail POS and billing, yes. If you just need billing, inventory, and GST receipts, ShelfOne is far faster and easier. However, Tally is still recommended if you need full double-entry CA-grade accounting.
Can I migrate from Tally?
Yes! You can export your items from Tally to CSV and upload them directly into ShelfOne in seconds.
Does ShelfOne do accounting?
ShelfOne manages your customer Khata (ledgers), basic profit/loss, and inventory valuation. For complex balance sheets, you can still export ShelfOne data to your CA.