How Much Does Tally on Cloud Cost in India?
Tally on Cloud from M A Global Network is priced at ₹700 per user per month when you bring your own Tally Prime or Tally ERP 9 multi-user licence. That single flat rate covers a dedicated Windows Server 2022 instance, enterprise NVMe SSD storage, daily automated off-site backups, a managed network firewall, OS security patching, complete data migration from your current setup, and 24/7 technical support by phone and ticket. There are no setup fees, no hidden infrastructure charges, and no renewal price increases.
We also host Busy Accounting Software, Marq ERP, and any Windows-based business application on identical infrastructure. View full plan details →
3 users: ₹2,100/month · 5 users: ₹3,500/month · 6 users: ₹4,200/month · 10 users: ₹7,000/month · GST @18% additional — fully recoverable as ITC for registered businesses.
What Determines the Monthly Price?
Two things drive your cost: concurrent users and management level. Understanding both helps you choose the correct plan from day one — which typically saves 20–40% versus over-estimating.
Concurrent Users — The Primary Driver
The plan is priced on the number of people in Tally simultaneously at your busiest moment — not your total headcount. A fifteen-person accounts department where seven staff are ever in Tally at the same time needs a seven-user plan, not fifteen. For most Indian businesses, peak concurrent usage occurs during GST filing week and month-end closing. Count your peak simultaneous users — that is your plan size.
Each concurrent Tally RDP session on Windows Server requires 1.5–2 GB of dedicated RAM. A 3-user plan needs 8 GB minimum. A 10-user plan needs 20–24 GB. More users, more RAM, higher infrastructure cost — which is precisely why per-user pricing is the correct model.
Storage Volume — Secondary Factor
Most Tally databases covering 3–5 years of transactions occupy 5–25 GB. All plans include generous NVMe SSD storage. If your organisation stores scanned invoices or years of audit archives, additional storage is provisioned transparently with no service interruption.
Management Level — Already Decided: Fully Managed
Every M A Global Network plan is fully managed. No unmanaged options, because unmanaged Windows Server infrastructure for financial software — without active security patching, backup monitoring, and firewall management — is not reliable infrastructure. Management cost is embedded in the ₹700 rate. The alternative is a part-time IT support contract at ₹6,000–₹15,000 per month, which makes managed cloud hosting look very economical by comparison.
Exact Pricing by User Count
All plans include Windows Server 2022, NVMe SSD, daily backups, firewall, OS patching, free migration, and 24/7 support. Tally software licence not included — bring your own. Prices exclude GST at 18%.
| Concurrent Users | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | 3-Year Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 User | ₹700 | ₹8,400 | ₹25,200 | Solo proprietor, small practice |
| 2 Users | ₹1,400 | ₹16,800 | ₹50,400 | Two-person accounting team |
| 3 Users | ₹2,100 | ₹25,200 | ₹75,600 | Small CA practice, startup |
| 5 Users | ₹3,500 | ₹42,000 | ₹1,26,000 | Trading firm, mid-size CA branch |
| 6 Users | ₹4,200 | ₹50,400 | ₹1,51,200 | Growing business, manufacturer |
| 8 Users | ₹5,600 | ₹67,200 | ₹2,01,600 | Large trading, distributor |
| 10 Users | ₹7,000 | ₹84,000 | ₹2,52,000 | Mid-size business, large CA firm |
| 15 Users | ₹10,500 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹3,78,000 | Enterprise, multi-branch |
| 20+ Users | ₹700 × users | Contact us | Contact us | Large enterprise, group company |
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What's Included vs What's Extra
Transparency means knowing exactly what ₹700/user/month covers and what it does not.
| Component | M A Global Network | Typical Budget Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022 | ✓ Included | Often Windows 10 — single user only |
| NVMe SSD Storage | ✓ Standard on all plans | Usually SATA SSD (6–10× slower) |
| Dedicated CPU & RAM | ✓ Dedicated, never shared | Often burstable / shared pool |
| Daily Automated Backups (7-day) | ✓ Off-site, monitored | Weekly or manual only |
| Managed Network Firewall (IP whitelisting) | ✓ Included | Basic firewall, no IP management |
| OS Security Patching | ✓ Scheduled, managed | Customer's responsibility |
| Full Data Migration | ✓ Free, 24–48 hrs | ₹3,000–₹15,000 extra |
| 24/7 Phone + Ticket Support | ✓ Technical engineers | Email only, 24–48 hr response |
| Tally Software Licence | Bring your own (Tally Prime Gold or ERP 9 multi-user) | |
| Internet at Your Offices | Your standard broadband — 10 Mbps supports 5 concurrent users | |
Your Tally multi-user licence (Prime Gold or ERP 9 equivalent) and your office internet connection. Your existing Tally licence transfers to the cloud server in most configurations — M A Global Network assists with technical activation. A 10 Mbps broadband comfortably supports 5 concurrent Remote Desktop users.
Cloud vs Local Server — 3-Year Cost Comparison
The cost of a local Tally server is consistently underestimated. Most businesses calculate only the hardware purchase price. The accurate 3-year total for a 5-user local setup:
| Cost Component | Local Server (5-user) | Tally on Cloud (5-user) |
|---|---|---|
| Server hardware, UPS, stabiliser | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,80,000 | ₹0 |
| Windows Server 2022 licence | ₹28,000 – ₹45,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Initial IT setup & configuration | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Annual hardware maintenance × 3 | ₹45,000 – ₹75,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| IT support (₹6k–15k/month × 36) | ₹2,16,000 – ₹5,40,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Power 24/7 × 36 months | ₹43,200 – ₹64,800 | ₹0 |
| Emergency repair / data recovery | ₹20,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 (covered) |
| Productivity lost during downtime | ₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Minimal — 99.9% SLA |
| Cloud hosting ₹3,500/month × 36 | ₹0 | ₹1,26,000 |
| 3-Year Total | ₹4.8 – ₹10.4 lakh | ₹1,26,000 |
The cloud option costs between ₹3.5 and ₹9.2 lakh less over 3 years for a 5-user setup — while delivering faster performance, built-in remote access, and stronger data security. The economics favour cloud in every scenario for teams of 2–20 users.
GST and Tax Deductibility
Cloud hosting is a business service attracting GST at 18%. For GST-registered businesses, this 18% is fully available as input tax credit — recovered in your monthly GSTR-3B. The effective net cost for a registered business is therefore the pre-GST amount: ₹700 per user per month.
For income tax, cloud hosting fees are an operating expense, not capital expenditure. A ₹1,00,000 server must be capitalised and depreciated over multiple years. Cloud hosting of ₹3,500/month is deducted in full in the year incurred, directly reducing taxable income. For a 30% corporate tax bracket, ₹42,000 annual cloud hosting saves ₹12,600 in income tax — effective net annual cost of ₹29,400 for a 5-user plan. Confirm with your CA for your specific structure.
How to Choose the Right Plan Size
Step 1 — Count peak concurrent users. Ask: "How many people are in Tally simultaneously during GST filing week?" That is your number — not total team size, not all Tally users.
Step 2 — Add one for growth. If your team is growing in the next 12 months, add one user. Upgrading is done in under 24 hours with no data disruption.
Step 3 — Account for your software mix. If you run Busy alongside Tally, or use Marq on the same server, account for all concurrent sessions. Our team advises on the correct specification during a free pre-onboarding assessment.
Most businesses calling our team expecting a 10-user plan discover they fit within a 6 or 7-user plan after an accurate concurrent-user count. Plans upgrade within 24 hours as you grow — starting at the right size is always the better choice.
Busy, Marq, and Your Own Windows Software
M A Global Network's cloud infrastructure hosts any Windows-based business application — not just Tally. Busy Accounting Software, Marq ERP, custom ERP systems, industry-specific software, and any locally-purchased Windows application all run on our managed Windows Server 2022 infrastructure with the same NVMe performance and the same 24/7 support.
Businesses that run multiple accounting applications can consolidate both on a single cloud server — one managed server, one monthly invoice, one support team. Contact us for a same-day quote.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tally Cloud Pricing
₹700/user/month is the complete hosting charge for customers who provide their own Tally licence. It covers Windows Server 2022, NVMe SSD, daily backups, managed firewall, OS patching, complete migration, and 24/7 support. GST at 18% is added — fully recoverable as ITC for registered businesses. No setup fees, no infrastructure surcharges, no renewal price increases.
In most cases, yes. Tally Prime Gold, Tally Prime Silver (multi-user configurations), and Tally ERP 9 multi-user licences can be activated on the cloud server. M A Global Network assists with technical activation. Confirm the transfer terms for your specific edition with Tally India or your authorised reseller before migrating.
Concurrent users are the people in Tally simultaneously at peak. If 15 staff use Tally across a day but only 7 are ever logged in simultaneously, you need a 7-user plan. Billing on concurrent users rather than total users reduces plan cost by 30–50% for most businesses with varied usage patterns.
Yes. Plans scale up within 24 hours. Upgrading from a 3-user to a 6-user plan involves resizing the server (30–60 minutes of maintenance). Your Tally data, TDL customisations, and user configuration remain completely unchanged. M A Global Network handles the entire upgrade process.
Busy, Marq, and other Windows business applications are hosted on equivalent Windows Server 2022 infrastructure. Pricing depends on concurrent user count and software combination. Contact our team for a same-day quote.
Migration completes in 24–48 hours for most setups — scheduled over a weekend so your team begins Monday on the cloud server. All company files, historical data, TDL customisations, and user configurations are transferred and tested. Migration is included at no charge.
A standard 10 Mbps business broadband comfortably supports 5 concurrent Remote Desktop users. For 10+ users, 25 Mbps is recommended at the office level. Individual staff connecting from home on standard broadband or 4G work without issues — each RDP session uses approximately 1–2 Mbps when actively working.
Annual billing is available. Contact our team for current rates. No termination fees. Your Tally files are always available for download in native format — no data lock-in.
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