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Best Accounting Software in Nepal: Five Options Compared

There is no single best accounting software for every business in Nepal. The right one depends on whether you need IRD-approved billing today, how you want to pay, and whether you work on a desktop or in a browser. Here are five options and what each vendor says about its own product.

At a Glance

Our own product first, then the others in no particular order.

ProductMade byWorks onPublished price
BRAccountBlack Rock NepalWeb; self-hosting availableQuoted per company; free edition on request
TallyPrimeTally SolutionsTallyPrime: not stated on the page. e-Billing: any browserNot published on the Nepal page
BUSYBUSY Infotech (India); sold in Nepal through partnersDesktop, cloud and mobileA Nepal partner lists editions from Rs 8,900; cloud from Rs 2,000 a month
SmartBooksThulo Digital SolutionsNot stated on the pageThulo platform plans from Rs 1,000 a month (Rs 750 a month billed yearly)
NitiERPNiti ERP Platform, KathmanduCloud, with offline point of saleFrom NPR 1,499 a month; accounting module from Rs 1,799 a month; 14-day free trial

The Options, One by One

What each product is, what it says about Nepal's rules, and what it costs.

  1. BRAccount

    Black Rock Nepal

    Browser-based accounting that applies Nepal VAT by rule and prepares electronic bills for IRD's CBMS.

    Nepal specifics
    VAT at 0, 5 and 13%, BS dates, FY 2083/84, CBMS e-billing. Not on the IRD's approved list yet.
    Price
    Quoted per company; free edition on request
    • Three invoice formats with a QR code on each
    • Bank reconciliation, stock, manufacturing and assets
    • Thirty live dashboards
    • Excel, XML and PDF exports with nightly backups

    Worth knowing: If you must issue IRD-approved electronic bills today, confirm BRAccount's approval status with the team first.

    More about BRAccount

  2. TallyPrime

    Tally Solutions

    Business management software with a separate Tally e-Billing Nepal Edition for IRD billing.

    Nepal specifics
    The vendor describes Tally e-Billing as IRD-accredited and reporting to CBMS, with Nepali Miti support.
    Price
    Not published on the Nepal page
    • Accounting, bookkeeping and inventory
    • More than 400 business reports, by its own count
    • Audit trail and bank reconciliation
    • Says more than 15,000 businesses in Nepal use it
    Visit the TallyPrime site

  3. BUSY

    BUSY Infotech (India); sold in Nepal through partners

    Accounting and billing software for small and medium businesses, on desktop, cloud and mobile.

    Nepal specifics
    The official site is written for India's GST. A Nepal partner says BUSY is endorsed by the IRD for tax billing and offers VAT reports.
    Price
    A Nepal partner lists editions from Rs 8,900; cloud from Rs 2,000 a month
    • Accounting, invoicing and inventory
    • Three desktop editions with rising feature sets
    • Says more than 6,00,000 businesses use it over 30 years

    Worth knowing: Nepal details come from a reseller's site, not from BUSY itself, so confirm them with the partner.

    Visit the BUSY site

  4. SmartBooks

    Thulo Digital Solutions

    An accounting and billing product for small and medium businesses in Nepal, part of the Thulo platform.

    Nepal specifics
    The vendor says it is fully compliant with IRD Nepal's computerised billing requirements and simplifies VAT compliance.
    Price
    Thulo platform plans from Rs 1,000 a month (Rs 750 a month billed yearly)
    • Automated bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
    • Payables management and budgeting tools
    • Financial and sales tax reporting

    Worth knowing: The page does not say whether SmartBooks is included in every Thulo plan.

    Visit the SmartBooks site

  5. NitiERP

    Niti ERP Platform, Kathmandu

    An all-in-one ERP covering point of sale, inventory, accounting and HR, with packs for specific industries.

    Nepal specifics
    The vendor describes it as IRD-approved and CBMS-connected, with VAT, TDS and BS dates.
    Price
    From NPR 1,499 a month; accounting module from Rs 1,799 a month; 14-day free trial
    • More than 40 modules, by its own count
    • Multi-warehouse inventory with batch and expiry
    • Payroll with PF, SSF and CIT
    Visit the NitiERP site

How to Choose

Six things to check with any vendor, including us.

  1. Check IRD approval yourself

    If you must issue electronic bills, ask the vendor for its approval letter and confirm it with the IRD. Every approval claim here is the vendor's own.

  2. Decide desktop or browser

    Desktop software works without internet; browser software works from anywhere and needs no installation.

  3. Ask about your old data

    Find out who moves your opening balances, and what it costs.

  4. Look at the VAT return

    See the monthly VAT return the software produces, not only the invoice screen.

  5. Count the real cost

    Add licences, extra users, yearly renewal and support before you compare prices.

  6. Test with your own invoices

    Enter a week of real transactions during the trial.

Common Questions

About accounting software in Nepal.

Which accounting software is best in Nepal?

It depends on your needs. TallyPrime and BUSY are long-established desktop products, NitiERP and SmartBooks are subscription products with published prices, and BRAccount is a browser-based product built around Nepal's VAT and e-billing rules.

Do I need IRD-approved billing software?

Businesses required to bill electronically must use software approved by the IRD. Ask any vendor for proof of approval and confirm it with the IRD, because the approval statements on this page are the vendors' own.

Is BRAccount approved by the IRD?

Not yet. BRAccount is built around the Electronic Billing Procedure 2082 and CBMS, but it is not on the IRD's list of approved software at the moment.

Which options publish their prices?

NitiERP and the Thulo platform publish monthly prices in rupees, and a BUSY partner in Nepal lists edition prices. Tally's Nepal page does not publish a price, and BRAccount is quoted per company.

See whether BRAccount fits

Read what it does, what it costs and what it does not do yet.

More about BRAccount