Manufacturing Software Comparison — India 2025

Stock Register vs BUSY for Manufacturing — Which is Better for Indian Small Manufacturers?

BUSY Accounting Software is a capable business management tool used by Indian SMEs across manufacturing, trading, and services — with solid features for accounting, GST, inventory, and even BOM-based production. However, BUSY was built for accountants and business managers who work at a desktop. For a factory owner who manages production from the shop floor, needs to check stock from a mobile, or wants to get on software without hiring an implementation partner, BUSY presents the same challenges as Tally: it is powerful but complex.

Stock Register is built for Indian small manufacturers who want manufacturing software — not accounting software with manufacturing bolted on. BOM, production orders, job work, multi-godown, and GST billing are all designed for someone who runs a factory, not someone who runs a finance department.

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Trusted by 2,00,000+ small businesses · No advance payment · Manufacturing from ₹3,300/year

Why Indian manufacturers outgrow BUSY Accounting Software

These are the most common frustrations manufacturers report before switching.

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Desktop-first — mobile is an afterthought

BUSY's core product runs on Windows. Mobile access exists but is limited compared to the desktop version. A factory owner who needs to check raw material stock or raise a production order from the shop floor cannot do this effectively on BUSY's mobile offering.

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PC required
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No mobile
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Complex to set up without a BUSY implementation partner

BUSY has a steep learning curve. Most small manufacturers need a BUSY reseller or implementation partner to configure the manufacturing module correctly — adding cost and time before you can start using the software.

To confirm one production batch
Create manufacturing voucher
Set debit / credit entries
Link to stock items manually
Verify with accountant
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Enterprise tier required for full manufacturing features

BUSY's manufacturing features — including multi-level BOM, batch tracking, and production orders — are concentrated in higher-priced plans. The base plan may not include all the features a manufacturer needs, pushing you toward the ₹10,000–₹20,000/year tier.

What you need to pay
Base license
Add-ons required
Implementation
Full features cost keeps growing
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Accounting-heavy interface — not designed for factory owners

BUSY's interface reflects its accounting roots — ledgers, voucher types, and journal entries are central to how it works. A small manufacturing business owner who wants to manage production without accounting knowledge finds BUSY difficult to navigate independently.

Buy license
Find trainer
Configure
Maybe works
Before first production order

Stock Register vs BUSY Accounting Software — Manufacturing Feature Comparison

FeatureStock Register
₹3,300/year
BUSY Accounting Software
₹2,499–₹19,999/year
BOM / Recipe Management
Simple, included — create BOM in minutes without training
Available — strong feature, requires configuration
Production Order with Auto Stock Deduction
Raise order → confirm → stock deducts instantly
Available — production voucher workflow
Batch Tracking & Expiry Management
Batch number + expiry + FIFO — included
Strong batch and lot tracking — BUSY's specialty
Job Work Issue & Receipt with Challan
Full delivery challan + per-contractor outstanding ledger
Available — requires voucher configuration
Multi-Godown (Raw, WIP, Finished Goods)
Unlimited godowns — included in Manufacturing plan
Available — godown count may be limited in lower plans
Android Mobile App (Full-Featured)
Full production + stock + billing on Android
Limited mobile app — desktop is primary platform
Cloud-Based (No Installation)
100% cloud — any browser, no install
Desktop primary — cloud hosting is an additional add-on
Set Up Without a Trainer or Partner
Ready in 30 minutes — no training needed
BUSY reseller / implementation partner typically needed
GST Billing + GSTR Reports
Integrated with production and purchase
Strong GST compliance — BUSY's core strength
7-Day Free Trial
Full features, no credit card
Limited free version (BUSY Express) available
Price (Manufacturing Plan, 1 User)
₹3,300/year — all manufacturing features included
₹2,499–₹19,999/year — full features in higher tiers
Full feature included Limited / add-on required Not available

Why Indian manufacturers choose Stock Register over BUSY

Built for the factory floor — not the accountant's desk.

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Mobile-First for Factory Owners Who Work on the Floor

BUSY's desktop-first design means you need a PC to use it properly. Stock Register's Android app provides full manufacturing functionality — production orders, stock checks, job work challan, and GST invoices — from your phone on the factory floor. For a small manufacturer who is constantly moving between the store, the production floor, and customer meetings, this matters enormously.

SR · Android
Prod. Order ✓
Stock: live
Full manufacturing on phone
BOM · Production · Job work · GST
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Self-Service Setup in 30 Minutes

BUSY typically requires a reseller or implementation partner to configure the manufacturing module — adding cost and weeks before you can start. Stock Register is designed to be set up independently. Create your products, define your BOMs, and enter opening stock — done in under an hour. The 7-day free trial gives you full access with no commitment so you can verify everything works before paying.

0 min
Download
30 min
Set up BOMs
Today
Go live ✓
No trainer. No partner. No installation.
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Manufacturing-First — Not Accounting-First

BUSY is an accounting software with manufacturing features. Stock Register is a manufacturing software with integrated accounting and billing. The difference shows in every screen: Stock Register's flow is Raise Production Order → Check Raw Materials → Confirm → Stock Updates. You never need to touch a ledger or a journal voucher to manage production.

Built for manufacturers
Not for trading. Not for accounting.
Manufacturing first.
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Transparent Pricing — Full Features in One Plan

BUSY's pricing escalates significantly when you need the full feature set — batch tracking, multi-level BOM, and production management are concentrated in higher-tier plans. Stock Register's ₹3,300/year Manufacturing plan includes every manufacturing feature with no upsells. The only upgrade is the Manufacturing Plus plan at ₹6,600/year, which adds staff access for 3 additional users.

₹3,300
/year · all features
vs
₹10,000+
/year with add-ons
Less than ₹9/day. One price, all features.

Simple, Affordable Pricing

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Manufacturing

Single owner — BOM, job work, GST billing

₹4,400 / year

₹3,300 / year

≈ ₹275/month

1 User · Less than ₹9/day · excl. GST

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No advance payment · No setup fee

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Manufacturing Plus

Owner + staff — add store & dispatch team

₹8,800 / year

₹6,600 / year

≈ ₹550/month · for your whole team

Owner + 3 Staff (4 Users) · excl. GST

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Manufacturing plan from ₹3,300/year. BOM, production orders, job work, unlimited godowns and GST billing — all included.

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About manufacturing software, BOM, production orders, inventory management, and GST billing for Indian small businesses.