Proactiq OS is an AI-powered all-in-one business operating system built for Indian SMBs and enterprises. It combines 18 modules — CRM, HR, Payroll, Finance, GST, Projects, Helpdesk, Marketing, LMS, Procurement, Inventory, Documents, Workflow Automation, Contracts, Field Service, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, and an AI Command Brain — in a single platform. Pricing starts free and scales to ₹12,999/month for unlimited users.

Is Proactiq GST compliant?

Yes. Proactiq natively handles GST-compliant invoicing with automatic CGST/SGST/IGST splits, HSN/SAC code suggestions, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B preparation, ITC reconciliation, e-invoicing (IRN generation for businesses above ₹5 crore turnover), and e-way bill generation. No add-ons required.

Does Proactiq handle Indian payroll — PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax?

Yes. Proactiq's payroll module is built for Indian compliance. It automatically calculates Employee Provident Fund (PF at 12% of basic salary, capped at ₹15,000 wage ceiling), ESIC (for employees earning up to ₹21,000 gross — 0.75% employee and 3.25% employer contribution), state-specific Professional Tax (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana and others), and TDS under Section 192 with investment declarations. It exports ECR files for the EPFO portal and generates ESIC and PT challan data.

What is the pricing for Proactiq?

Proactiq offers four plans, all priced in INR with no per-user fees: Free (3 users, 1 module), Starter at ₹2,999/month (10 users, all 18 modules, AI Command Brain), Growth at ₹6,999/month (25 users, AI Autopilot with automations), and Business at ₹12,999/month (unlimited users, full AI autonomy, SSO). Annual plans are available at a 20% discount.

What is the best Zoho One alternative in India?

Proactiq OS is the leading Zoho One alternative for Indian businesses. Unlike Zoho One (which is priced in USD and charges per user), Proactiq is priced in INR with no per-user fees, includes a free plan, and offers modules specifically built for Indian compliance — including GST-native invoicing, Indian payroll (PF, ESIC, PT), and a GST AI Assistant. Proactiq starts at ₹2,999/month for all 18 modules.

What is the best Tally alternative for growing companies?

Proactiq OS is a modern cloud-based alternative to Tally for growing Indian businesses. Unlike Tally, Proactiq combines accounting and GST filing with CRM, HR, payroll, projects, and helpdesk in one platform. It offers real-time collaborative access for multiple team members, AI-generated financial insights, and automated GST return preparation — features Tally does not offer natively.

The Complete Indian Startup Tech Stack 2026 — What to Use and Avoid — Proactiq Blog

From idea to ₹1 crore ARR: the exact tools and software stack that Indian startups use in 2026, with honest pricing and recommendations.

The Indian startup stack problem

Most startup advice comes from Silicon Valley. They'll tell you to use Stripe, Gusto, and Zendesk. In India, you need:

Razorpay (not Stripe)

Indian payroll with PF/ESIC (not Gusto)

GST-compliant invoicing (not QuickBooks)

WhatsApp for customer support (not Zendesk, in most cases)

Here's the actual tech stack for Indian startups in 2026, across every stage.

Stage 1: Idea to ₹10L ARR (1-5 people)

Cost target: Under ₹5,000/month total

Payments: Razorpay (free to start, 2% per transaction)

Accounting & GST: Proactiq OS Finance module OR Tally Prime (₹22,500/yr)

CRM: Proactiq OS CRM OR Google Sheets

Communication: WhatsApp Business (free)

Storage: Google Drive (free)

Email: Google Workspace (₹180/user/month)

At this stage, the best choice is Proactiq OS at ₹1,999/month — it handles everything from invoicing to GST to lead tracking. Don't buy 6 separate tools when you have 3 people.

Stage 2: ₹10L to ₹1 Crore ARR (5-30 people)

Cost target: Under ₹15,000/month total

Business OS: Proactiq OS (₹2,999/month) — CRM + Finance + HR + Projects

Payments: Razorpay (subscription APIs)

Email marketing: Mailmodo or Mailchimp (₹1,500-3,000/month)

Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (free)

Internal communication: Slack (free tier) or Google Chat

Video calls: Google Meet (free with Workspace)

This is the sweet spot where having everything integrated saves you 1-2 hours per day in tool-switching.

Stage 3: ₹1 Crore+ ARR (30-100 people)

Cost target: Under ₹50,000/month total

Business OS: Proactiq OS (₹4,999/month, unlimited users) — full ops

Payments: Razorpay Enterprise

Data/Analytics: Metabase + Postgres (₹3,000-8,000/month)

Marketing automation: Klaviyo or Brevo (₹5,000-15,000/month)

Customer support: Proactiq Helpdesk or Freshdesk (₹5,000/month)

Recruiting: Proactiq Recruitment module or Zoho Recruit

At this stage, the biggest cost isn't software — it's the 3-4 hours/week your team spends reconciling data between disconnected tools.

The tools you should NOT use as an Indian startup

Salesforce — Minimum ₹10,000/user/month. Built for US enterprises. GST integration is a paid add-on. Skip it until you're at ₹10 crore ARR minimum.

HubSpot — Free CRM is good. Paid plans are expensive and not India-native. Upgrade path is aggressive.

SAP/Oracle — Implementation takes 6-18 months. Minimum ₹50 lakh. For companies with 500+ employees only.

Legacy Indian ERPs (outdated providers) — Promising "30% discount" but still cloud-first — which means slow, and the product hasn't been updated in years.

The one principle that saves Indian startups money

Buy platform, not point solutions.

Every time you buy a single-function tool (just a CRM, just payroll software, just a helpdesk), you're committing to:

A monthly fee

An integration project

A separate login

Data that doesn't talk to your other tools

Eventually, a migration when the tool doesn't grow with you

The Indian startups winning in 2026 chose one comprehensive platform early, built their processes on it, and scaled without switching costs.

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The Complete Indian Startup Tech Stack 2026 — What to Use and Avoid