Top 5 Accounting Software for E-Commerce Startups in India

Finding the most appropriate accounting software for your online startup business on marketplaces might be a tricky.

When considering purchasing accounting software for your ecommerce business, especially if you sell through marketplace platforms like as Amazon, Flipkart, PayTM, Myntra and others, numerous aspects must be considered. Furthermore, if you get the wrong one, it will be difficult to swap to another one in the midst of the year.

Integration

Your accounting software should be able to interact with marketplaces instantly and retrieve all data points such as sales orders, returns, payments, commissions, marketplace fees, and TCS.

Because marketplace transactions are dynamic, these interfaces should be real-time. If you plan on downloading files from your seller accounts and then uploading them back to your accounting software, you should think twice because what you download today may be altered or modified by the marketplace tomorrow. Identifying the modifications and re-updating your accounts will become a frustrating struggle.

The majority of accounting software does not integrate directly with eCommerce marketplace channels. As a result, it's critical to look for a middle layer solution that can communicate with both your market places and your accounting software concurrently and seamlessly.

Features & Functionalities

Accounting transactions in the eCommerce market place business differ significantly from those in a traditional trading business. The table below demonstrates some of the significant distinctions between the two.

Accounting software may not be capable of handling such vast amounts of data. This could result in the loss of crucial data, erroneous reports, and a delay in filing your returns.

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1. Ease of Use /Accessibility

1. The key to successful accounting software is simplicity.
2. Make sure you get a thorough product demo and write down all of your questions throughout the demo.
3. Most software offers a short free trial period. Make the most of this trial using your actual data and see if it works for you.

2. Cost

1. Acquisition cost – Initial cost and annual maintenance / AMCcharges
2. Operational cost – Server cost
3. Support cost

3. Support and Implementation

1. While most accounting software comes with typical support channels, it's critical to define your implementation and support needs with firm deadlines.
2. Examine the ratings and reviews to determine how the software company performs in terms of customer service and implementation.
3. Customization will be essential, especially in the complicated world of eCommerce marketplaces.

Tally ERP 9

Tally . ERP9 is unquestionably the market leader in accounting software in India.

It is enterprise resource planning software for Windows. Accounting, inventory management, order management, tax management, payroll, banking, and other business necessities are handled by the program. It covers all day-to-day procedures, from invoice recording to the generation of numerous MIS reports.

Tally has a total customer base of 6 million, of which 2 million have an official Tally license.

Tally does not have any direct interface with any eCommerce companies in India, hence the most popular workaround is spreadsheet import and export, which may not be a smart practice.

Only eVanik OWS has an automated chrome extension-based connectivity with Tally ERP9. This eliminates the need for you to manually upload or download vouchers. There is no need to add any third-party modules(TDL) into your Tally license. eVanik automatically maps or creates all ledgers and SKUs. Furthermore, the GST reports generated by Tally will be 100% accurate and error-free.

The biggest limitations of using Tally are:

• Data limitation. According to past experience, the software tends to slow down after posting 50-70k vouchers. It takes a lengthy time to generate GST and other reports.
• Tally is a software for a single firm or division. Accounting for branches is not provided.
• It is a desktop-based, offline software that cannot be accessed from a distant place.
• Tally's multi-user version can only be used if all users are connected to the same network.

Alignbooks

When it comes to eCommerce accounting in India, Alignbook stakes the lead. Alignbooks is an SMB-focused firm situated in Delhi. Within the first year of its existence, Alignbooks gained 1000 new customers

The most significant benefit of this software is that it is fully automated and connected with eVanik OneWorld Suite. Alignbooks and eVanikuse server-based APIs to enable real-time and automated transaction publishing with no manual involvement. Reports are extremely personalized, and the organization provides service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's all about multi: multi-users, multi-companies, multi-locations, multi-branch locations and endless transactions.

Zoho Books

Zoho Books is a popular cloud-based accounting software in India and now abroad. Zoho Books offers end-to-end accounting as well as a very easy and useful mobile app for Android and iOS.

Zoho Books' cost is particularly appealing to small enterprises. The regular version costs Rs.2,499/- per year with a limit of 5,000 invoices per year, while the premium edition costs Rs.19,999/- per year with a limit of 25,000 invoices. The price rises as the quantity of invoices increases.

Sales orders and returns are the only ecommerce integrations available. Market place payments can be managed through their bank feed connectors. Cons: One branch, a limit on the amount of transactions, a limited number of users, and so on.

NetSuite

NetSuite is a leading provider of cloud-based business management software solutions. NetSuite assists businesses in managing fundamental business activities using a single, fully integrated system that includes ERP/finance, CRM, eCommerce, inventory, and more. NetSuite is developed for large organizations and is focused on rigorous compliance management. NetSuite is worth investigating if you have a worldwide and large enterprise firm with several sectors.

If your company is in its early or expansion stages, NetSuite pricing may be a major limitation. The cost of NetSuite is determined by numerous factors, including the product configuration chosen, add-on modules required, total user count, and contract duration.

Xero

Another popular online accounting program is Xero. The overall experience of the web and mobile versions is great, right from the Xero login screen.

Xero includes connection with over 800 third-party apps as well as an extremely user-friendly expenditure management function. Xero has nearly 2 million customers. Xero's user interface is one of the most elegant in this category.

Xero also promises to support Amazon FBA transaction reconciliation, and Amazon Seller Central can be integrated with Xero. Integrations with Alibaba, Etsy, and eBay are available in addition to Amazon.

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