Start with a Free Trial — Experience a Full ERP Before You Commit

Looking for free ERP software in India? The reality is that maintaining a comprehensive, GST-compliant ERP with regular updates for new regulatory requirements, a secure cloud infrastructure, and quality customer support has real costs. Completely free ERP software either lacks critical features, has severe user or transaction limits, monetises your data, or is abandoned without updates as GST laws change. ASTech ERP offers a 14-day free trial with complete access to all modules and no credit card required. This gives you two weeks to evaluate the software with your actual business data — create real invoices, import your products, run your first payroll, and see if it fits before paying anything. After the trial, plans start at ₹999/month — less than the cost of a single hour with a CA for the compliance problems the software prevents.

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Why Completely Free ERP Software Falls Short

India's GST law changes frequently — rate changes, new return formats, e-invoice threshold extensions, and HSN code reclassifications happen multiple times a year. Free ERP software relies on volunteer development or cross-subsidisation and often lags behind these changes, leaving businesses using outdated invoicing that fails GST portal validation. Security is another concern — your business data (customer records, revenue figures, employee salaries) stored in a free software's server may not have enterprise-grade security or regular backups. Support is the third issue: when your GST filing has a problem at 10 PM on the last day of the month, a free software forum is not going to help you. The real cost of free ERP software shows up in these hidden ways — non-compliance penalties, data loss, and unbillable hours spent working around limitations.

What You Get in ASTech ERP's Free Trial

The 14-day free trial is not a crippled demo — it is the full product. You can create unlimited invoices, add all your products, import your customer and vendor list, run a complete payroll, and generate GSTR-1 data. We do this because we believe the best way to evaluate business software is with your actual business data, not a scripted demo. During the trial, you have access to our onboarding team who can help you set up and import your existing data from Tally, Vyapar, or other software you currently use. You also get full access to the knowledge base, tutorial videos, and live chat support. At the end of 14 days, if you decide to subscribe, your data is already set up and you continue without any interruption. If you decide not to, you can export all your data.

Affordable ERP Pricing for Indian Small Businesses

ASTech ERP's pricing is structured to be accessible to Indian SMBs at every stage of growth. The Starter plan at ₹999/month is designed for businesses with one location, basic inventory needs, and up to 5 users. The Growth plan at ₹2,499/month adds multi-location support, advanced analytics, and AI-powered insights for growing businesses with 2–10 locations. The Enterprise plan offers unlimited locations, custom integrations, and dedicated account management for large organisations. All plans include the core modules — invoicing, inventory, accounting, and payroll — without feature gating. You are not paying extra to unlock GST compliance or payroll; they are included in every plan. Annual prepayment gives 2 months free, making the effective cost ₹833/month for the Starter plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a permanently free version of ASTech ERP?+
ASTech ERP does not offer a permanently free tier because maintaining GST compliance updates, cloud infrastructure, and quality support requires ongoing investment. We offer a 14-day free trial with full access instead. If price is a barrier, our Starter plan at ₹999/month is comparable to or cheaper than most alternatives that offer similar compliance coverage.
What happens to my data after the free trial if I do not subscribe?+
Your data is available for export for 30 days after the trial ends. You can download your invoices, customer list, product master, and accounting data in Excel format. After 30 days, the account and data are deleted from our servers.
Are there any free alternatives to ASTech ERP for very small businesses?+
For businesses with very basic needs (just GST invoicing with no inventory or payroll), the GST portal's own invoicing tool (GSTIN-based) is free. Vyapar has a limited free tier. However, if you need inventory management, payroll, or multi-user access, these free options will not be sufficient.
Can I use ASTech ERP's free trial for actual business transactions?+
Yes. The trial invoices are real documents that can be sent to customers and used for GST filing. If you decide to subscribe, all trial transactions remain in your account and are included in your GST returns. The trial is not a sandbox — it is a fully functioning system.
Does the free trial include onboarding support?+
Yes. All free trial users have access to live chat support, the knowledge base, and tutorial videos. Users on the Growth and Enterprise trial also get a dedicated onboarding session with a product specialist who helps set up the system with your data.

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