BUSY vs Clear Books

BUSY is billing, accounting and business operations software from a company headquartered in New Delhi, India, and founded in 1997. It is available as desktop software and as a cloud-based online version, with hybrid deployment listed. Its modules cover finance, inventory, order management, manufacturing and multiple entities. Inventory tools track items and warehouses and support ordering, batches, serial numbers and reorder levels. GST reconciliation covers GSTR-1, 2A, 2B and 3B, including ITC mismatch tracking. Other listed functions include IRP integration for e-invoices and WhatsApp invoice sharing. The free Express plan includes billing and accounting, invoices, receipts, inventory, multiple companies, reports and financial statements. Paid plans start at ₹5,000 per year, and a 15-day trial does not require a credit card. The mobile app supports reports, orders, quotations, invoices, ledgers, stock and payment reminders. Regular SQL plans include server backups; user access rights and activity logs provide user controls. Support includes 24/7 phone service, email and WhatsApp.

Clear Books is browser-based accounting software for UK businesses, sole traders, and landlords, with Android and iOS mobile apps. Its listed capabilities include bank feeds, automated reconciliation, invoice creation, receipt capture, inventory tracking, and accountant access. Users can send branded invoices, schedule recurring invoices, and automate late-payment reminders. Tax tools include VAT submissions, MTD Income Tax, and quarterly updates; Clear Books describes itself as HMRC recognised and MTD-ready. Sole Trader Free and Property Free are ongoing free plans that require no card and have no transaction limits. Property Free covers one property or grouped properties, while Foreign Property Free is for one overseas property. Paid plans start at £5 per month plus VAT, and include a full-access 30-day trial that can be cancelled without payment. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. Paid plans include unlimited users and accountant tools. Small, Medium, and Large include integrations and an API, with Stripe and GoCardless built in. Support options range from self-service and email to phone support, with UK-based support.