Difference between Tally and SAP

Key Difference: Tally and SAP are both software which started as accounting software. Tally has been introduced by the Peutronics Pvt. Ltd (currently known as Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd). SAP software is owned by SAP, which is a Germany based company. Tally and SAP offer numerous products. However, they are primarily differentiated on the basis of ERP packages offered by them. Tally is a very basic type of ERP software, whereas SAP provides some advanced functionalities as an ERP package. Usage of Tally software generally does not require professional training like in the case of SAP software. ERP provides more advanced features like data validation and data substitution. Third party software support for SAP is very high than in comparison to Tally.

Tally and SAP both are ERP packages which started off as accounting software. Tally ERP provides a basic functionality of an ERP package, whereas SAP ERP provides some extra and advanced features in its ERP package.  Both share many similarities like both are server-client systems, both provides multi language support. Both provide the features of remote access and real time data entry and many more.

Tally.ERP 9 is the latest product form the Tally series. It has transformed the software from a basic accounting package to professional management software product. Tally communicates with Software application using XML, ODBC and DLL technologies.

Tally also offers products like Tally.Server 9. Tally.Developer 9 and Shoper 9. Tally.Server 9 has been designed to work as a strong data server meant for medium to large businesses. Tally.Developer 9 works as an editor, search engine and compiler. Shoper 9 has been designed for catering the needs of modern retail businesses by handling numerous transactions per day.

Tally 4.5 was a DOS based program. Tally 5.4 was a graphic interface version. Later, Tally 6.3 supported printing mechanism. Later Tally 7.2, 8.1 and Tally 9 introduced many advanced features. With Tally 9 ERP it provides range of reports and advances features for auditors.

SAP also offers various other products like Customer Relationship Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Supplier Relationship Management, etc. SAP ERP has been a popular software for small and midsize companies. SAP ERP has been able to simplify corporate structure and market channel.
 
SAP ERP contains integrated modules which covers different aspects of business. Due to the numerous advantages offered by SAP software, it has gained the reputation of most popular business management tool across the world. Modules like Human Resourse (HRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) are some of the modules present in the software. SAP enterprise solutions have been able to support all types if businesses.

Usage of Tally software generally does not require professional training like in the case of SAP software. ERP provides more advanced features like data validation and data substitution. Third party software support for SAP is very high than in comparison to Tally.

Comparison between Tally and SAP:

 

Tally

SAP

Company

A trade name used in context of products by Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Bangalore based company

A trade name used in context of products by SAP, which is a Germany based company

Products
  • Tally.ERP 9
  • Tally.Developer 9
  • Shoper 9
  • Tally.Server 9

Offers a range of products. Five enterprise applications of SAP business suite includes –

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management

ERP Advantages
  • Concurrent Multilingual Capability
  • Payroll
  • POS Invoicing
  • Unlimited Companies
  • Data Synchronization
  • Consolidation of Companies
  • Enhanced Performance
  • Enhanced Stability
  • User Friendly
  • Short response time
  • The modules are completely connected
  • Scalable
  • Data can be entered without any complexity
  • Control functions keep a watch on errors

User friendly

Comparatively more. Easy to learn and generally does not require any professional training

Comparatively less. Requires professional guidance and training

Third party software support

Comparatively low

Comparatively very high

Best suitable for

Small to medium scale businesses

Large scale businesses

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Nani Patekar

Mon, 12/26/2016 - 15:43

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Thu, 03/20/2014 - 15:15

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