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Why Use Tally Prime over Tally ERP.9?

Tally Solutions has released various versions of Tally and each newly released version brought about some major enhancements and improvements in Tally product which included Inventory management system, multi-location business system, statutory, payroll, Tally for GST, etc.
With the deep intent to delight customers and deliver cutting edge product that would definitely transform business operations by bringing greater efficiency and flexibility, Tally Solutions introduced Tally Prime one of the major features with completely new look and feel yet familiar to Tally.ERP 9. Tally Prime will now empower small as well as large businesses along with the business owners, Chartered accountants, Accountants and other Tally Users to seamlessly manage their work and make every day simple.
Given below are the major highlights that will help you have a quick glance at the difference between Tally Prime and Tally ERP 9.
Difference Between Tally Prime & Tally ERP.9
No. | Tally.ERP 9 | Tally Prime |
1 | Access to Tally Data by specifying the Folder Path | Access to Tally Data by – Specifying the Folder Path OR Navigating to Tally Data Folder Path using Select From Drive option |
2 | Data Status not available on Screen | Data Status such as Migration Required (From Order version) OR Repair Required (For Corrupted Data) |
3 | Old Logo![]() | New Logo![]() ![]() ![]() |
4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() Old Look & Colour of Tally | ![]() ![]() ![]() New Look & Colour of Tally |
5 | Multi Tasking not possible in a single instance of Tally | Multi Tasking is easily possible in a single instance of Tally Prime. Open Multiple Reports / Vouchers without opening a new instance of Tally using the New GoTo Button |
6 | Copy Paste using Ctrl + Alt + C & Ctrl + Alt + V | Copy Paste either using Ctrl + Alt + C & Ctrl + Alt + V or using Ctrl + C & Ctrl + V |
7 | Cluttered Supplementary details screen | Smart & Filtered Supplementary details screen |
8 | Switching Voucher Mode using different buttons making navigation a little difficult | Switch between various Voucher modes using Change Mode and access Item Invoice, Accounting Invoice or as Voucher, Single Entry, Double Entry, etc |
9 | When there are more and more Items in an Invoice, paper consumption increases as the printing happens on multiple pages | A click of a button to optimize the Printing to Save Paper |
10 | Walkthrough the entire voucher to update any specific details | Seamlessly update any details of any Items / Ledgers / Order Information / Dispatch Information, etc using the More Details option |
11 | Third Party Addons required for E-Invoicing & E-way bill no generation | The upcoming version will have these features incorporated in the standard software having connected environment with the E-Invoicing and Eway Portal |
12 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) Product & Features > F12 (Configure) to show all product releases. | F1 (Help) > Upgrade > F12 (Configure) to show all product releases. |
13 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) > Product & Features > F4 (Manage Local TDL) used to load TDL files on startup. | F1 (Help) > TDL & Add-On > F4 (Manage Local TDLs) used to load selected TDL files on startup. |
14 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) > Licensing > Update License for Administrator e-mail ID and Tally.Net password. | F1 (Help) > Settings > License > Manage License > F5 (Update) for Tally.Net ID and password. |
15 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) > Licensing > Surrender License | F1 (Help) > Settings > License > Manage License > Ctrl+F7 (Surrender) |
16 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) > Licensing > Renew TSS | F1 (Help) > Settings > License > Manage License > F9 (Renew TSS) |
17 | Gateway of Tally > F12 (Configure) > Licensing > Configure Existing License | F1 (Help) > Settings > License > Manage License > F4 (Use License from Network) > Configure License Manually |
48 thoughts on “Why Use Tally Prime over Tally ERP.9”
Is Tally Prime windows based?
Yes, Tally Prime works on Windows 7 and above. It runs on a 64-bit operating system only.
Tally prime is not generating excel file of GSTR-1 , it will take time to mature being no support for this from Tally team
The recent changes made by the government have not been amended in Tally Prime release 1.1.4 regarding the GSTR-1 report. But this amendment will be done in the next release confirmed by Tally Banglore.
Working in new version of tally prime was so good. It has so many new features like first of all copy option has changed. it was too helpful for me. & then, when we passing entry in tally also we can check common reports.
Yes, some of the shortcut keys have changed. To know more about the new shortcut keys of Tally prime please click here
Is is more beneficial than ERP 9 ?
DR L D SAHOO
how many users can use this tally prime server at a time
Unlimited users can access the Tally Prime Server using a LAN connection.
can we store our tally data :in tally cloud. if our hard disk is damaged can we get data from tally.
No. As of now, Tally is not cloud-based. We suggest you take a regular data backup in an external pen drive or save the backup in the mail.
How to install tally in laptop I have 4 GB ram in my laptop can I get to install this software bcz I try it many times
Yes, Tally can be downloaded in 4GB RAM laptop. If you are facing an issues, we request you to contact us.
Can background colour changed ( white background is very difficult to workon)
No. The background color is designed by Tally, we can not change that.
how i keep Tally ERP 9 and Tally Prime at a time in same PC?
You can install Tally ERP9 and Prime in different folders, then activate the license on Prime and configure the same license on ERP. In this way, you can work on both.
Is it possible for us to open a data created and worked with tally prime in tally ERP 9?
No. It is not possible to open data in Tally ERP.9 after upgrading data in TallyPrime.
Does Tally provide any CRM – costomer relationship management features e.g.:- Quotation , aftersales service data, active inquiry – or lost inquiry register etc etc
No. There is no CRM available in Tally yet.
can we access deta on phone or mail daily update and work going on tally prime softwere
Yes, we can view our business reports on mobile using Tally on browser option.
what is more easy to use?
are they both are same while using?
TallyPrime is suggested to be used as it is the latest version and many changes are made in it which makes it easier to use.
hi, I have purchased a license for tally erp 9 can i use the same credentials for tally prime or do i need to buy another license
No, you don’t have to purchase new license you can use the same credentials of ERP 9 license.
which one is most preferable in recent days. tally erp9 or tally prime?
Can I run Tally prime gold 10 user license simultaneously on personal PC and Laptop
while vouchar entry, we may check ledger view or account statement
Sir,
We download 2B from GST Portal. In this aspect can I mark in Tally Prime which party submit GSTR1, show 2B in my GST portal, which Party not submit GSTR1.
Is tally prime is more faster than tally erp9?
if u have release a new version than u should also add a theme setting to it so we can convert into dark mode to reduce some eye issue i hope if u can provide this on update of prime version
in Tally ERP9 in ledger display we can remove any entry by clicking ALT+R. whats the same in Prime?
hi i have tally 9.5.5 & TCS will we expire, can i use tally prime without renew my TCS.
after working in tally prime can i work on the same data in tally erp 9???
The changes of shortcuts make the experienced to fresher. Comparing from Tally 5.4 up to Tally Prime, the knowledge form earlier version have zero reaching at Tally Prime. Although, tally prime provides more option but it seams so complicacy. In my opinion Tally is famous only for its double entry system but using Tally Prime feels like work with an user define software. The conclusion is that there is no progress for a tally user’s knowledge at Tally Prime. As the name changed the feature changed.
Dipaka Kumar Sahoo
Accountant
User of Tally since 2005
MOB: 9937726750
Is it correct to change the shortcuts to change the habits of tally users which effect badly on the work efficiency.
We are using erp9 and we need to send our data to our CA by email. If they are not having prime can they open data in old versions such as erp9?
Can tally prime data can be forwarded to accountant who still uses tally ERP 9 or lower version
Does Tally Prime has Purchase Indent Module , Gate Entry Module and QC Module .
will tally prime work on a macbook
is there any tally version available for Mobile (Android)? cuz its very important to us.
Can I make sales/ purchase/ bank entries parallaly from 2pc at a time in Tally prime ? If yes do I need to be on same LAN or can I do it from separate location using internet ?
HOW TALLY PRIME IS DIFFERENT FROM TALLY ERP .? IS THERE ANY EXTRA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE.?
I WANT TO YOUE DATA IN BOTH TALLY ERP AND PRIME IS IT POSSIBLE.
subhashpolo@gmail.com
Can we upgrade the existing Tally ERP 9 to Prime version?
can we file gst return from tally prime direct to gst portal.