AmisiERP vs BUSY

AmisiERP9.4Visit BUSY8.8Visit

Higher score AmisiERP #1 in Retail Accounting Software 9.4/10 Free plan · paid from 2,500 KES KES/mo · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AmisiERP

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BUSY #5 in Retail Accounting Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BUSY

• AmisiERP fits best

  Kenyan retailers wanting broad accounting and POS

• BUSY fits best

  Established Indian retailers wanting free entry

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Side by side

Feature	AmisiERP 9.4/10 Visit ↗	BUSY 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Retail Accounting Software	#5 in Retail Accounting Software
Best for	Kenyan retailers wanting broad accounting and POS	Established Indian retailers wanting free entry
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	2,500 KES/mo	₹5,000/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	15 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AmisiERP 5/5 · BUSY 1/5
Inventory management	✓	✓
Purchase orders	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-location	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Consolidated reporting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Barcode inventory	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Retail POS support	Native	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Offline-first POS with barcode catalogs and multi-warehouse stock tracking eTIMS, M-Pesa reconciliation, payroll, and bank feeds in one platform Multi-store management with consolidated reporting and audit trails	Free Express plan includes billing, accounting, inventory and reports GST, e-invoicing, e-way bills and reconciliation support Multiple companies, branches, godowns and financial years
Cons	Free plan is limited to 1 user, 100 products, and 20 transactions per day Advanced capabilities begin at KES 6,900 per month on Professional The platform was founded in 2023, so maturity may be a consideration	Retail POS coverage is less comprehensive than dedicated retail systems Integration options are narrower than broader retail platforms GST is added separately to listed plan prices
Our verdict	AmisiERP is a Kenya-focused ERP for retailers and other businesses that need accounting, inventory, compliance, point of sale, and business reporting in one platform. Its retail capabilities cover double-entry accounting with audit trails,… Read the review →	BUSY is accounting and GST billing software for small and medium-sized businesses in India, including established retailers that need financial controls alongside inventory and invoicing. Its scope covers ledgers, vouchers, financial… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AmisiERP — where it wins

  • Offline-first POS with barcode catalogs and multi-warehouse stock tracking
  • eTIMS, M-Pesa reconciliation, payroll, and bank feeds in one platform
  • Multi-store management with consolidated reporting and audit trails

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 1 user, 100 products, and 20 transactions per day
  • Advanced capabilities begin at KES 6,900 per month on Professional
  • The platform was founded in 2023, so maturity may be a consideration

• BUSY — where it wins

  • Free Express plan includes billing, accounting, inventory and reports
  • GST, e-invoicing, e-way bills and reconciliation support
  • Multiple companies, branches, godowns and financial years

  Where it doesn't

  • Retail POS coverage is less comprehensive than dedicated retail systems
  • Integration options are narrower than broader retail platforms
  • GST is added separately to listed plan prices

• AmisiERP9.4/10 · Free plan · paid from 2,500 KES KES/mo · 14-day trial

  A broad Kenyan retail ERP with offline POS, compliance tools, and multi-store accounting.

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• BUSY8.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A mature Indian accounting suite with free entry, GST workflows and broad business controls.

  Visit BUSYFull verdict →