Tally Prime (Licensed Version)
Tally Prime is the fully licensed accounting and business management software designed for real business use, accounting, inventory, taxation, reporting, compliance, GST Connect, Banking and more. It’s the version businesses pay specifically for MSME. In India, the contribution of MSMEs ranges from 70% to 75%.Tally accounting software is the foundation for MSME businesses in India.
Key Points:
- Full functionality: All features are available without restrictions (GST, invoicing, inventory, reporting, etc.).
- We can be activated with a paid license (Silver, Gold, Rental, etc.) so you can use all features and do real business operations.
- Print, export /import Excel file & JSON, and process real transactions with live data.
- Receive updates, support, and statutory compliance updates with a valid license and TSS.
Tally Prime – Education (Educational Mode) (Licensed Version)
Tally Prime Education often called Educational Mode or Tally EDU is essentially the free/trial version of Tally Prime meant for learning and practice, not for real business use.
Limitations / Restrictions:
- You can’t print invoices or reports in Education mode.
- Date restrictions: You typically can only enter data for limited dates (e.g., first and last day of the month). This restriction is similar to classic Tally EDU mode.
- Cannot perform full live business processing like E-Way, E-Invoice/tax filings or live statutory submissions.
- Some advanced features (TDL add-ons, printing, export, banking) may not work.
It’s mostly used for training, learning Tally workflows, understanding menus, vouchers, and basic accounting entry practice.
Side-by-Side Summary
| Feature | Tally Prime (Licensed) | Tally Prime (Education Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Real business use | Learning / Practice |
| Printing invoices / reports | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Full accounting transactions | ✅ Yes | ❌ Restricted |
| Date entry limitations | ❌ No | ⚠ Yes (limited dates) |
| Export / Import | ✅ Yes | ❌ Often restricted |
| Paid license required | Yes | No (free mode) |
