Side-by-Side Feature Audit
RealBooks vs. Refrens
Direct feature-by-feature capability check comparing RealBooks and Refrens across 28 verified statutory parameters.
RealBooks
Accounting Software68/100
19 / 28 FeaturesCloud Accounting Software Built Specifically for Multi-Branch Businesses & CA Audits
₹500 – ₹1,000 / user / monthPricing
Refrens
Accounting Software57/100
16 / 28 FeaturesCloud Invoicing, Accounting & Payment Collection Platform for Agencies, Freelancers & B2B SMBs
Free basic tier / ₹500 – ₹1,200 / monthPricing
Feature Availability Matrix
Direct factual feature verification based on primary-source auditFeatures (28)
MCA Rule 3(1) Audit Trail / Edit Log
✓ Yes
✕ No
NIC E-Invoicing Direct API
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
GSTR-2B Automated 3-Way Reconciliation
✓ Yes
✕ No
MSME 45-Day Overdue Payment Flagging (Section 43B(h))
✓ Yes
✕ No
Automated Bank Reconciliation (BRS API)
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
TDS Section 26Q & 194Q Automation
✓ Yes
✕ No
Schedule III Balance Sheet & P&L Auto-Generation
✓ Yes
✕ No
CA Multi-Client Portal / Accountant Access
Yes (Multi-Branch)
✓ Yes
Direct Tally XML Sync / Migration Tool
✓ Yes
✕ No
Multi-Branch / Multi-GSTIN Accounting
Yes (Shared Ledger)
✕ No
Inventory Management (Batch / Expiry / Serial)
✓ Yes
✕ No
E-Way Bill Auto-Generation
✓ Yes
✕ No
WhatsApp Invoice & Payment Reminder Dispatch
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Multi-Currency Accounting
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cloud SaaS Deployment
Yes (Pure Cloud)
✓ Yes
Mobile App (Android / iOS)
Android / iOS
✓ Yes
Role-Based Branch Level Permissions
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
256-Bit Data Encryption
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Free Trial Available
Yes (14 Days)
✓ Yes
Starting Commercial Pricing
₹500 / mo
✓ Yes
Barcode Generation & Scanning
✕ No
✓ Yes
Low-Stock / Reorder Alerts
✕ No
✕ No
UPI / QR Payment Collection on Invoice
✕ No
✓ Yes
Recurring Invoices / Scheduled Billing
✕ No
✓ Yes
Payroll Module
✕ No
✕ No
Customer / Vendor Self-Service Portal
✕ No
✕ No
Open Developer API
✕ No
✓ Yes
Industry-Specific Vertical Modules
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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