Giddh

Giddh is cloud accounting software for small and medium-sized enterprises that need bookkeeping and inventory tools in the same system. It is best suited to teams that value shared access across roles and devices; the main caveat is the paid plan’s 10,000-transaction limit.

Overview

Giddh brings ledger-based accounting, invoicing and expense management together with inventory management, bank reconciliation, multi-currency support and tax compliance tools. That combination suits businesses handling stock as well as routine financial work, while teams looking only for basic bookkeeping may not need its broader feature set.

Unlimited user access, customizable roles and restrictions by date range and CIDR range give teams ways to share work without a per-user ceiling. The audit trail logs transactions and changes, which can help with accountability, error detection and compliance. Giddh says it uses AWS infrastructure and encrypts data so its developers cannot access it.

Key features

Bank-feed sync, reconciliation and financial reports support ongoing finance workflows, while sales-tax tools and multi-currency support address needs beyond single-currency bookkeeping. Shopify integration syncs sales, orders and payments; Giddh’s inventory page also names WooCommerce. Its open, public API and published documentation may suit businesses that want to connect their own systems.

Giddh advertises “18X6 Instant Support.” It is accessible through web, Windows and Mac desktop apps, and Android and iOS apps, so teams can use it across common desktop and mobile platforms.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and is for students, teachers, institutes and coaching centers. It is a specific education-focused offer rather than a general free tier for businesses, so companies should not assume it will cover commercial use.

The paid plan costs ₹800 a year, billed INR 800/- per organization/year. It includes 10,000 transactions and unlimited users, making it potentially economical for teams with many collaborators but moderate transaction volume. Organizations that exceed that transaction allowance should weigh the cap before choosing it. Giddh also offers a free trial, though no trial length is stated.

Platforms

Giddh supports web, Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, alongside an API. This breadth accommodates desktop-based finance work and mobile access, while the public API offers a route for integrations beyond the named commerce connections.

Who it's for

Giddh is a reasonable fit for small and medium-sized businesses that want accounting, inventory and team access in one product, especially where several users need roles or accountants need access. Its paid plan is a better match for organizations that can stay within 10,000 transactions per year. The education-only free plan is the relevant option for students, teachers, institutes and coaching centers.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited user access avoids per-seat constraints, and customizable restrictions provide control over who can access records by date range and CIDR range.
• Pros: Accounting, inventory, bank reconciliation, multi-currency support and tax tools cover a wider workflow than bookkeeping alone.
• Pros: The audit trail records transactions and changes, supporting review and accountability.
• Cons: The paid plan’s 10,000-transaction ceiling may not suit organizations with higher activity.
• Cons: The free plan is limited to education users, so businesses need to budget for the paid option.

Alternatives

For sole traders seeking a forever-free option with no transaction limits, Clear Books offers a free plan, though its listed platform support is Android, iOS and web.

FreeAgent is another freemium option with a free plan and trial, with listed monthly plans for sole traders and partnerships or LLPs; its pricing structure may fit those business forms better.

Choose GnuCash if you want free desktop accounting for personal or small-business use on Linux, macOS or Windows rather than a cloud service.

Wave has a free Starter plan with unlimited estimates, invoices, bills and bookkeeping records; online card payments carry a fee of 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction.

Zoho Books offers a free plan for solopreneurs and micro businesses while annual revenue stays below $50K, but it is limited to one user and one account.

BUSY offers a free Express billing and accounting plan with multiple companies and financial years, making it an option for those seeking free billing and accounting.

For inventory-first needs, Zoho Inventory has a free plan capped at 50 orders per month, one user and one location.

MoneyWorks is another freemium alternative with a free plan and trial.

For salon-specific choices, see Salon Accounting Software.

Verdict

Choose Giddh if your business wants accounting and inventory together, needs unlimited user access and can keep annual activity within 10,000 transactions. Its role controls and audit trail add useful structure for shared finance work. Look elsewhere if you need a broadly available free business plan or expect to exceed the transaction cap.