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Choose MyInvoiceDB if
You want free billing with records on your own device.
- ✓No subscription for billing
- ✓Billing should work without internet
- ✓One person handles the counter
- ✓You want to own your data file
Honest comparison
A free myBillBook alternative with local data.
myBillBook is an online billing app for mobile and web with yearly paid plans. MyInvoiceDB is a free billing app that saves your records on your own Windows PC or Android phone. Here is how they differ, including price.
✓GST details✓Local PC data✓Free forever
| MyInvoiceDB | myBillBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No subscription. Pay only for WhatsApp messages you send. | Yearly subscription. Plans start from approx. ₹399 a year; the commonly sold plans are roughly ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 a year depending on features and users. Check their website for current plans and prices. |
| Devices | Windows PC and Android phone | Mobile app and web |
| Where data is kept | Saved on your own PC or phone. Optional backup to your Google Drive. | Online, on their servers |
| Accounting depth | Billing, stock, payments and reports. Not full double-entry accounting. | Billing plus accounting features |
| Users | One owner account. No separate staff logins. | See myBillBook for staff options |
| GST returns | Does not file or export GST returns. Share data with your CA. | See myBillBook for GST report features |
| Setup time | Sign in with Google, install, add your business details and bill the same day. | Sign up with a phone number and bill from the phone quickly. |
| Internet needed | Not needed for daily billing after the first sign-in. Needed for updates, Drive backup and WhatsApp. | Online app. Needs internet for most work. |
| Learning curve | Made for shop owners. No accounting training needed. | Simple billing screens |
| Working with your CA | Export invoices and reports to Excel and hand them to your CA. | Reports from the app. See myBillBook for CA sharing options. |
Competitor details are general public information and can change. Product names are trademarks of their owners. Last checked: October 2026.
Honest comparison
Choose MyInvoiceDB if
You want free billing with records on your own device.
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myBillBook may suit you better if
An online, multi-device setup matters more to you.
- ✓You want the same data live on many devices
- ✓You need staff access
- ✓You want GST reports for filing in the app
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Why shop owners switch
Common reasons a small shop moves its daily billing to a free local app.
- ✓No yearly plan to renew
- ✓Billing keeps working when the internet is slow or down
- ✓Records stay on your own device, not on a vendor server
- ✓Excel export any time, so you are never locked in
- ✓WhatsApp only when you need it, paid per message
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Cloud vs local, in short
Online apps let you open the same data anywhere but need internet. Local apps keep working offline but you must keep backups. MyInvoiceDB gives optional Google Drive backup for this.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Is there a myBillBook free version?
myBillBook has offered a free plan or trial with limits from time to time; the details change, so check their website. MyInvoiceDB has no plans or tiers: billing is free for everyone, and only optional WhatsApp messages are paid.
How much does myBillBook cost per year?
As of October 2026, myBillBook plans start from approx. ₹399 a year, and the commonly sold plans are roughly ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 a year depending on features and users. Check their website for current prices.
myBillBook vs Tally: which one?
They are different tools. myBillBook is an online billing app for phone and web with yearly plans. Tally is desktop accounting software with a paid licence. MyInvoiceDB sits in between: free, simple billing with data on your own PC or phone, while your CA handles the books.
Is MyInvoiceDB linked to myBillBook?
No. MyInvoiceDB is an independent product by MyCodeStyle. myBillBook is a trademark of its owner.
Does MyInvoiceDB work without internet?
Yes. Daily billing works offline after the first sign-in.
Does MyInvoiceDB sync like myBillBook?
No. Each device keeps its own data and there is no live sync between devices. You can back up to your own Google Drive.
MyInvoiceDB
Give your billing desk one clear workflow.
Download the installer, sign in once with Google inside the app and start billing free. Add wallet money only when you want to send WhatsApp messages.
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