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.

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.

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