BUSY Accounting Software is a powerful tool — no question about it. It handles full accounting, GST compliance, and financial reports with precision. But BUSY was built for accountants and accounting firms, not for a shop owner who needs to check stock from home or create a bill while standing in the godown. It runs only on Windows. There is no mobile app. Your data lives on one computer. If that computer has a problem, so does your business.
Stock Register is what shop owners switch to when they want mobile access, cloud backup, and a simple interface that staff can use without training. Check stock from your phone. Create bills from anywhere. Your data is backed up automatically every day. Plans start at ₹900/year — a fraction of what BUSY costs. Over 2 lakh businesses in India already use Stock Register for daily billing and inventory management.
Trusted by 2,00,000+ small businesses · No advance payment · Plans from ₹900/year
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison. Green where we're stronger, red where we're not.
| Feature | Stock Register from ₹900/year | BUSY Accounting Software ₹12,000+ one-time (Standard edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Android Mobile App | Full-featured Android app | No mobile app at all |
| Cloud-Based Access | Access from any browser or phone | Windows desktop only |
| Automatic Cloud Backup | Daily automatic cloud backup | Local hard drive storage only |
| Easy for Non-Accountants | Designed for shop owners | Requires accounting knowledge |
| Setup Time | Ready in 10 minutes | Installation + configuration needed |
| Staff Learning Time | Most staff ready in hours | Days of training typically required |
| Multiple Godowns | Unlimited godowns included | Available but complex to configure |
| Barcode Scanning | Scan to bill & manage stock | Available as paid add-on |
| GST Billing | Full GST invoicing & reports | Full GST suite with e-invoicing |
| Full Accounting (P&L, Balance Sheet) | Not a full accounting tool | Complete accounting software |
| Item Ledger | Full movement history per item | Detailed item ledger available |
| Offline Mode | Works offline on Android app | Desktop is inherently offline |
| Multi-Device Sync | Syncs across all your devices | Single machine, no sync |
| Price (per year) | ₹900 to ₹3,600/year | ₹12,000+ one-time + renewal charges |
Specific advantages that matter for your business
Create bills, check stock levels, view party balances, and generate reports from your Android phone or any browser — from anywhere, at any time. No need to be at a specific computer. Whether you are at the godown, at home, or travelling, your business data is always in your pocket.
Your data is saved to the cloud automatically. No manual backup routines, no fear of hard drive failure, no risk of losing years of records. Even if you lose your phone or switch to a new device, all your data is safe and accessible immediately after logging in.
Stock Register uses a simple, natural workflow — select party, add items, save bill. No voucher types, no debit/credit, no accounting jargon. Most staff members can start creating bills within minutes of downloading the app. No training courses, no BUSY dealer required.
Stock Register costs ₹900 to ₹3,600 per year. BUSY Standard starts at ₹12,000+ one-time, and you still need a Windows computer. Over three years, the total cost difference between the two can exceed ₹15,000. Stock Register gives you mobile access and cloud backup — things BUSY cannot offer at any price.
Create unlimited godowns for your shop, warehouse, and branches. Transfer stock between locations with full tracking. View godown-wise stock reports instantly. BUSY supports multiple godowns too, but the setup and management is complex and requires accounting knowledge.
Set minimum stock levels for each product. Get automatic alerts when stock drops below the threshold. Stop losing sales because a fast-moving item ran out and nobody noticed. BUSY is built for recording transactions, not for proactive inventory alerting.
Start with a 7-day free trial. No advance payment required.
Billing + Inventory + GST — all in one app
Less than ₹10/day for full features
Existing software
per year
Compare features in the table above to see what you get at each price point.
No advance payment. Full features. Billing, inventory, and GST from ₹900/year.
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