Tally, the popular accounting and business management software, offers licensing and subscription models designed to suit businesses of different sizes and needs. Here's an overview of Tally's key licensing and subscription options:
Tally License Types
Perpetual License (TallyPrime)
- Description: Tally offers a perpetual license model for its software, meaning you make a one-time payment to purchase the software and own it indefinitely.
- Benefits: You get lifetime ownership of the version you purchase, with the option to receive updates (within the same major version) and basic support.
Rental Subscription
- Description: Tally also offers a rental subscription model for businesses that prefer to pay for the software on a recurring basis. This model is useful for businesses that want flexibility without committing to a one-time license purchase.
- Benefits: Affordable short-term pricing with all features of TallyPrime, including updates and support for the rental period.
TallyPrime Subscription Options
TallyPrime Silver (Single-User)
- License Type: Perpetual License or Rental Subscription.
- Description: This version is designed for small businesses that require Tally on a single computer. It is meant for standalone systems.
- Perpetual Pricing: A one-time fee for lifetime access.
- Rental Pricing: Typically offered on a monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription.
TallyPrime Silver (Multi-User)
- License Type: Perpetual License or Rental Subscription.
- Description: This version is intended for larger businesses with multiple users or branches that need to access Tally simultaneously from different systems within the same network.
- Perpetual Pricing: One-time payment for lifetime access with multi-user capabilities.
- Rental Pricing: Available as a subscription with similar terms (monthly, quarterly, annually).
Tally Software Services (TSS) Subscription
TSS is an add-on service for users who have a perpetual Tally license. It provides access to the latest updates, additional features, and extended support.
- Annual Subscription: TSS is purchased on an annual basis and is essential for businesses that want to keep their software up to date with new releases and benefit from advanced features such as:
- Regular updates with the latest statutory changes (e.g., GST updates).
- Remote access to Tally data via a secure connection.
- Data synchronization across multiple locations.
- Online business reports, payroll compliance, and more.
- Pricing: The cost of TSS varies depending on whether you have TallyPrime Silver or TallyPrime Gold.
Upgrade and Support
- Support: Both perpetual license holders and rental subscribers receive technical support from Tally. However, perpetual license holders need to maintain an active TSS subscription to access advanced support and updates.
- Upgrades: Major upgrades (such as transitioning from Tally ERP 9 to TallyPrime) usually require an upgrade fee if you are a perpetual license holder, while rental subscribers automatically receive upgrades as long as their subscription is active.
Summary of Key Options:
- Perpetual License: One-time purchase for lifetime access, with TSS subscription for updates and extended support.
- Rental Subscription: Recurring payments with full access to the software and updates during the rental period.
- Tally Software Services (TSS): Annual subscription for access to the latest updates, support, and remote access.
