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.
If you do not yet hold a Tally multi-user licence, M A Global Network's team can walk you through acquiring one from Tally India or an authorised reseller. We also host Busy Accounting Software, Marq ERP, and any other Windows-based business application on identical infrastructure with the same pricing transparency. View all 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 for registered businesses).
What Determines the Monthly Price?
Understanding the pricing drivers helps you right-size your plan from day one — which typically saves businesses 20 to 40 percent compared to estimating high.
Concurrent Users — The Primary Driver
The plan price is based on concurrent users: the number of people in Tally simultaneously at your busiest moment, not your total headcount. A fifteen-person accounts team where seven people 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 weeks and month-end closing — those are the moments that define your plan size.
Concurrent user count determines the server's RAM requirement. Each active Tally RDP session on Windows Server requires approximately 1.5 to 2 GB of dedicated RAM. A three-user plan needs 8 GB minimum. A ten-user plan needs 20 to 24 GB. More RAM means more infrastructure cost, which is precisely why per-user pricing is the correct model for cloud Tally hosting.
Storage Volume — Secondary Factor
Most Tally company databases covering three to five years of transaction history occupy 5 to 25 GB. Plans include generous NVMe SSD storage for typical business data volumes. If your organisation stores scanned invoices, PDF attachments, or years of audit archives alongside Tally data, additional storage can be provisioned transparently with no service interruption.
Management Level — Already Decided
Every M A Global Network plan is fully managed. Unmanaged options are not available, because unmanaged Windows Server infrastructure running financial software without active security patching, backup monitoring, and firewall management is not reliable infrastructure. The management cost is embedded in the ₹700 rate and pays for itself in IT staff time avoided — a part-time IT support contract alone costs ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per month.
Exact Pricing by User Count
All plans include Windows Server 2022, NVMe SSD, daily backups, firewall, OS patching, migration, and 24/7 support. Tally software licence not included — bring your own Tally Prime or ERP 9 multi-user licence. Prices shown 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, manufacturing |
| 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 business |
| 20 Users | ₹14,000 | ₹1,68,000 | ₹5,04,000 | Large enterprise, group company |
| Custom (20+) | ₹700 × users | Contact us | Contact us | Enterprise, custom requirements |
Cost Estimator — Calculate Your Monthly Cost
Use the estimator below to calculate your precise Tally Cloud cost. You need one number: the maximum people in Tally simultaneously during your busiest period — typically GST filing week or month-end closing.
What's Included vs What's Extra
Transparency means knowing exactly what the monthly fee covers. Here is the complete breakdown for M A Global Network's Tally on Cloud plans.
| Component | M A Global Network | Typical Budget Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022 (multi-user RDS) | ✓ Included | Often Windows 10 — single user only |
| NVMe SSD Storage | ✓ Standard on all plans | Usually SATA SSD (6–10× slower) |
| Dedicated CPU & RAM | ✓ Dedicated, not shared | Often burstable / shared pool |
| Daily Automated Backups | ✓ Off-site, 30-day retention | Weekly or manual only |
| Managed Network Firewall | ✓ IP-whitelisting included | Basic firewall, no IP management |
| OS Security Patching | ✓ Scheduled, managed | Customer responsibility |
| Full Data Migration | ✓ Free, 24–48 hrs | Paid extra, ₹3,000–15,000 |
| 24/7 Phone + Ticket Support | ✓ Technical engineers | Email only, 24–48 hr response |
| Tally Software Licence | Bring your own (not included) | Not included |
| Internet at Your Offices | Your responsibility | Your responsibility |
The only two things not included are your Tally multi-user licence (Tally Prime Gold or ERP 9 equivalent) and your office/home internet connection. Your existing Tally licence transfers to the cloud server in most configurations — M A Global Network assists with the technical activation. A standard 10 Mbps broadband connection 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 because most businesses calculate only the hardware purchase price. The accurate three-year cost for a five-user local setup includes every real line item:
| Cost Component | Local Server (5-user) | Tally on Cloud (5-user) |
|---|---|---|
| Server hardware (tower server or workstation) | ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 | ₹0 |
| UPS + stabiliser | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000 | ₹0 |
| Windows Server 2022 licence | ₹28,000 – ₹45,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Initial setup by IT consultant | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Annual hardware maintenance × 3 years | ₹45,000 – ₹75,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| IT support ₹6k–15k/month × 36 months | ₹2,16,000 – ₹5,40,000 | ₹0 (included) |
| Power cost 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 | ₹0 (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 lakh less over three years for a five-user setup — while delivering faster performance (NVMe vs. typical office server storage), built-in remote access from anywhere in India, and stronger data security with daily off-site backups. The economics favour cloud in every scenario for small-to-mid size teams.
GST and Tax Deductibility
Cloud hosting is a business service attracting GST at 18%. For GST-registered businesses, the 18% GST on hosting fees is fully available as input tax credit, recoverable in your monthly GSTR-3B filing. The effective net cost for a registered business is therefore the pre-GST amount — ₹700 per user per month.
For income tax purposes, cloud hosting fees are an operating expense, not capital expenditure. A ₹1,00,000 server must be capitalised and depreciated over multiple years under Indian accounting standards. Cloud hosting of ₹3,500 per month is an operating expense deducted in full in the year incurred, directly reducing your taxable income. For businesses in the 30% corporate tax bracket, ₹42,000 of annual cloud hosting expense saves ₹12,600 in income tax — making the effective annual cost ₹29,400 net of tax for a five-user plan. Confirm specifics with your CA or tax adviser.
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. The simultaneous peak.
Step 2 — Add one for growth buffer. If your team is growing or you anticipate adding staff within twelve months, add one user to your plan. Upgrading is straightforward and takes under 24 hours — but starting correctly from month one is cleaner and avoids a mid-period resource constraint.
Step 3 — Account for your software mix. If you run Busy alongside Tally, or use Marq or any other application on the same server, account for all concurrent sessions across all software. M A Global Network's team will advise on the correct server specification during your pre-onboarding assessment call — at no charge and with no obligation.
Most businesses calling our team expecting to need a 10-user plan discover they fit comfortably within a 6 or 7-user plan after an accurate concurrent-user count. The plan can always be upgraded within 24 hours as your business grows. Starting at the correct size and scaling later 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 and Marq ERP run on identical Windows Server 2022 infrastructure with the same NVMe performance, the same managed security, and the same 24/7 support. If your organisation uses a custom ERP, industry-specific software, or any locally-purchased Windows business application, we can host it on the same managed cloud server.
Businesses that run multiple accounting applications — Tally for some functions and Busy for others — can consolidate both on a single cloud server. One managed server. One monthly invoice. One support team. Contact us for a same-day quote.
Why Businesses Trust M A Global Network
Based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, M A Global Network has built its reputation on narrow, deep expertise: managed cloud hosting for Indian accounting software and business applications, done properly at transparent pricing, with support that is reachable when you need it most.
| What We Deliver | Our Standard |
|---|---|
| Data Centre Location | Professionally managed Indian data centres — your data never leaves India |
| Operating System | Windows Server 2022 — the only correct OS for multi-user RDP access |
| Storage | NVMe SSD on every plan — not an upgrade, the baseline standard |
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.9% SLA with redundant network and power |
| Migration | Free, complete — Tally/Busy/Marq setup transferred in 24–48 hours |
| Support | 24/7 phone and ticket — engineers who know your specific environment |
| Pricing | ₹700/user/month — flat, all-inclusive, unchanged at renewal |
Frequently Asked Questions — Tally Cloud Pricing
₹700 per user per month is the complete hosting charge for customers who provide their own Tally licence. It covers Windows Server 2022, NVMe SSD storage, daily automated backups, managed firewall, OS security patching, complete data migration, and 24/7 technical support. GST at 18% is added — for GST-registered businesses this is fully recoverable as input tax credit, making the effective net cost ₹700/user/month. There are no setup fees, no separate infrastructure charges, and no price increases at renewal.
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 the technical activation on the server side. Confirm the transfer terms for your specific edition with Tally India or your authorised reseller before migrating — the process is straightforward for most standard multi-user licences.
Concurrent users are the people in Tally at the same time during your peak period. If fifteen staff members use Tally across a day but only seven are ever logged in simultaneously, you need a seven-user plan — not fifteen. Billing on concurrent users rather than total users typically reduces plan cost by 30 to 50 percent for businesses with staff working in shifts or with varied Tally usage patterns.
Yes. Plans scale up within 24 hours. Starting with a 3-user plan and upgrading to 6 users involves resizing the server — more RAM, more CPU allocation — which takes 30 to 60 minutes of maintenance time. Your Tally data, settings, TDL customisations, and user configuration remain completely unchanged. M A Global Network handles the entire upgrade process without requiring any action from your team beyond a request.
Busy, Marq, and other Windows business applications are hosted on equivalent Windows Server 2022 infrastructure. Pricing depends on your concurrent user count and the specific software combination. Contact our team for a same-day quote specific to your software and user count. If you run multiple applications on the same server (for example, Tally and Busy for different purposes), we will advise on the optimal configuration and pricing.
Migration completes in 24 to 48 hours for most setups — including all company files, historical data, TDL customisations, and user configurations. Migration is scheduled for a weekend in most cases so your team begins Monday morning working on the cloud server exactly as before: same interface, same data, same TDL add-ons, but faster and accessible from anywhere. Complex environments with very large data volumes or extensive customisations may take up to 72 hours — we advise after an initial assessment.
A standard 10 Mbps business broadband connection comfortably supports 5 concurrent Remote Desktop users. For 10 or more users, 25 Mbps is recommended at the office level. Individual staff connecting from home on a standard home broadband or 4G connection work without issues — each Remote Desktop session uses approximately 1 to 2 Mbps when actively working, less when idle. The cloud server itself has enterprise-grade connectivity within the data centre.
Plans are available on monthly billing with no minimum commitment. Monthly billing gives you flexibility to evaluate the service before committing long-term. Annual billing is available at a discount — contact our team for current annual rates. Most businesses start on monthly billing and switch to annual once they are satisfied with the service quality. There are no termination fees on monthly plans and no data-hostage situations — your Tally files are always available for download in their native format.
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