Outgrown billing-only?
Keep fast invoicing, add real accounting.
Vyapar is brilliant for fast mobile GST billing. When you need proper double-entry books your CA can sign, GST/TDS returns drafting, a tamper-evident audit trail and cloud access across devices, OnGravy takes it from there. Import from Excel and run in parallel until you’re sure.
Vyapar vs OnGravy — every dimension that matters
We won’t pretend to win categories we don’t. This table is honest.
| Dimension | Vyapar | OnGravy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile billing simplicity | Excellent — built mobile-first for shopkeepers and small businesses | Native mobile pages + WhatsApp billing, but a broader accounting surface | Vyapar |
| For a solo owner who just wants to raise a GST bill on a phone in seconds, Vyapar is genuinely one of the simplest. We won’t pretend to be lighter than a billing-only app. | |||
| Accounting depth | Invoicing + inventory focused; lighter on formal double-entry books | Full double-entry ledger — trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, cost centres | OnGravy |
| This is the core reason accountants outgrow a billing app: OnGravy keeps proper books your CA can sign off, not just bills and stock. | |||
| GST returns (GSTR-1 / 3B / 9 / 9C) | GST-compliant invoicing + return-ready reports | GSTR-1 / 3B / 9 / 9C drafting + 2B reconciliation + validation | OnGravy |
| TDS / TCS | Limited | TDS/TCS deduction, challans and 26Q/27Q workflows | OnGravy |
| Cloud vs offline | Strong offline mobile/desktop experience | Cloud-first PWA — caches reads, queues writes when the line drops | Tied |
| Vyapar’s offline-first design is a real strength in low-connectivity shops; OnGravy leans cloud so your books follow you across devices. | |||
| AI tax advisor + bookkeeping | Not a focus | Citation-backed GST/TDS/ITR advice + AI auto-categorisation | OnGravy |
| Audit-trail integrity | Standard app logs | SHA-256 hash chain per entry + period seal — tamper-evident | OnGravy |
| For businesses heading toward audit or funding, a tamper-evident ledger is the wedge — see /audit-grade. | |||
| CA collaboration | Owner-first; share exports with your accountant | Built-in CA practice management — your CA works in the same books | OnGravy |
| International (multi-country GST/VAT) | India-focused | 61 jurisdictions (India deepest) — GST, VAT and more | OnGravy |
| Price | Very affordable, popular with micro-businesses | From ₹799/month — includes cloud, AI, GST depth and CA tools | Vyapar |
| A billing app for a single shop can be cheaper. OnGravy costs more because it does much more — compare against what you actually need. | |||
Import from Excel — cut over at your own pace
The path is an Excel/CSV export from Vyapar into OnGravy’s import — reviewed row by row, landed in a sandbox business, cut over when the numbers tie out.
- Export your data from Vyapar. Vyapar exports items, parties and transactions to Excel. Pull the masters and vouchers you want to bring over.
- Upload to OnGravy’s import. Dashboard → Import. Upload the Excel/CSV; OnGravy maps columns to ledgers, parties, items and opening balances.
- Review before it posts. Every imported row is shown for approval against its source line — you accept or fix before anything hits the books.
- Run a sandbox business in parallel. The import lands in a sandbox business. Keep billing in Vyapar while you confirm the numbers tie out.
- Cut over when you’re ready. Make the sandbox your primary in one click. Your Vyapar data and backups stay exactly where they are as a fallback.
Vyapar vs OnGravy — common questions
Is OnGravy a good Vyapar alternative?
If you’ve outgrown billing-and-inventory and want real double-entry books, GST/TDS return drafting, an audit trail and a place for your CA to work, yes. If you only need the fastest possible mobile GST bill for one shop, Vyapar is genuinely simpler and cheaper — we say so plainly above.
Can I import my Vyapar data into OnGravy?
Yes, via Vyapar’s Excel export. OnGravy’s import maps items, parties and opening balances, and shows every row for approval before it posts. It’s an Excel-based migration, not a one-click backup parser.
Is OnGravy more expensive than Vyapar?
Generally yes — Vyapar is priced for micro-businesses, while OnGravy from ₹799/month includes cloud access, AI, deeper GST/TDS and CA collaboration. There is no free tier. Whether the extra is worth it depends on whether you need proper accounting or just billing.
Does OnGravy handle GST better than Vyapar?
For formal filing — GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C and 2B reconciliation — OnGravy goes deeper, and adds TDS/TCS workflows. Vyapar keeps invoicing GST-compliant and is excellent at fast billing.
Can my CA work in OnGravy?
Yes. OnGravy includes CA practice management, so your accountant operates in the same books with a live audit log — instead of trading Excel exports back and forth.
Try it without risk
Plans from ₹799/month with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Sample data preloaded, WhatsApp OTP login. Compare it against your own weekly workflows before you commit.
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