Comparison

Fatura Go vs TallyPrime (UAE)

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TallyPrime is accounting and inventory software you install on a PC or open through its cloud access, sold in the UAE as a licence or subscription. Fatura Go is web and iPhone invoicing built around UAE VAT, with accounting you can switch on. Here is how they compare, with sources.

Fatura Go is our product. TallyPrime is an independent product; its facts below come only from its own website.

Fatura Go and TallyPrime side by side

Price

Fatura Go
Yes: Free to start. Tax invoices and the VAT report are included in the free plan
TallyPrime
Yes: Silver AED 2,340 (one PC), Gold AED 7,020 (multi-user); lifetime licence or subscription[1]

UAE VAT tax invoices

Fatura Go
Yes: Issues tax invoices with all fields required by UAE VAT law
TallyPrime
Yes: UAE VAT invoices, including reverse charge, zero-rated, intra-GCC and designated zone supplies[1]

Arabic / bilingual invoices

Fatura Go
Yes: English, Arabic, or both on one PDF
TallyPrime
Yes: Arabic, English or bilingual tax and POS invoices[1]

UAE VAT return (VAT 201)

Fatura Go
Yes: VAT 201 figures with standard-rated sales by emirate (boxes 1a–1g); you file on EmaraTax
TallyPrime
Yes: Prepares VAT Return Form 201; states direct upload to EmaraTax[1]

FTA Audit File (FAF)

Fatura Go
Yes: Exports the FTA Audit File (FAF)
TallyPrime
Yes: FTA audit file listed[2]

UAE e-invoicing

Fatura Go
In progress: Preparing for the UAE 2027 e-invoicing rollout, integrating with accredited providers
TallyPrime
Yes: Built into TallyPrime 7.1; Tally is a Ministry of Finance accredited service provider[3]

Credit notes

Fatura Go
Yes: Yes, including refunds
TallyPrime
Yes: Credit notes for sales returns[4]

Recurring invoices

Fatura Go
Yes: Weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly
TallyPrime
Not stated: No recurring invoice schedule stated[1]

Quotes

Fatura Go
Yes: Yes, convert a quote to an invoice
TallyPrime
Yes: Quotation printed from an optional sales order[5]

Expenses and bills

Fatura Go
Yes: Expenses, bills and supplier credit notes
TallyPrime
Yes: Purchases and expenses[1]

Inventory

Fatura Go
Yes: Stock tracking per product, with stock counts
TallyPrime
Yes: Stock across warehouses, racks and bins; manufacturing[1]

Accounting (ledger, P&L)

Fatura Go
Yes: Ledger, trial balance, P&L, balance sheet (switch on in settings)
TallyPrime
Yes: Full accounting, with payroll[1]

Bank feeds

Fatura Go
Partly: Bank reconciliation from statement uploads
TallyPrime
Partly: Bank statement import and reconciliation; no bank feeds stated[1]

Multi-currency

Fatura Go
Yes: Invoice in any currency, with VAT shown in AED
TallyPrime
Yes: Record, convert and report in multiple currencies[1]

Mobile apps

Fatura Go
Partly: iPhone app, and the web app on any device
TallyPrime
Partly: Reports in a mobile browser; full use on a phone through TallyPrime Cloud Access[6]

Shopify

Fatura Go
Yes: Shopify app: paid orders become invoices, refunds become credit notes
TallyPrime
Not stated: Not stated (integrations with banking, POS, CRM and payroll tools are)[1]

Verdict

TallyPrime is the stronger fit today if you need UAE e-invoicing now: Tally is an accredited service provider and TallyPrime exchanges e-invoices itself. It also suits warehouse inventory and payroll.

Fatura Go fits if you want to start without buying a licence, in the browser or on iPhone, with bilingual tax invoices, VAT 201 figures by emirate, an FTA Audit File export and a Shopify app.

When to choose TallyPrime instead

  • You want UAE e-invoicing from the same software today: Tally is an accredited service provider and TallyPrime 7.1 exchanges e-invoices.
  • You prefer a one-time licence, with inventory across warehouses and payroll.
  • Your accountant already works in Tally.

What Fatura Go includes for UAE VAT

  • Chooses a full or simplified tax invoice automatically from the customer's TRN and the AED 10,000 rule
  • Stops an invoice with VAT from being issued while your business has no TRN
  • VAT 201 figures with standard-rated sales split across the seven emirates
  • Mark a VAT period as filed outside Fatura Go, with the date and reference
  • Supplementary invoices to add a charge to an invoice you already issued (web and iPhone)
  • Share invoices on WhatsApp
  • Payroll with a WPS salary file, stock tracking, and team roles
  • A TRN checker on our website that shows the registered name from the FTA, with a Peppol directory lookup

When Fatura Go fits

  • You want to start without buying a licence or installing software.
  • You want a native iPhone app as well as the web app.
  • You sell on Shopify and want invoices and credit notes created automatically.

Included in Fatura Go

  • Tax invoices, credit notes, delivery notes and purchase orders
  • Multi-currency invoices, with VAT shown in AED
  • Inventory: stock tracking per product, with stock counts
  • Payroll with a WPS SIF salary file and end-of-service gratuity
  • Full accounting: ledger, trial balance, P&L and balance sheet
  • FTA Audit File (FAF) export
  • VAT return figures by emirate (VAT 201 boxes 1a–1g)
  • Bilingual English and Arabic PDFs
  • Interface in English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi and Russian
  • Import from Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero and Wafeq
  • Shopify app: paid orders become invoices, refunds become credit notes
  • iPhone app

Frequently asked questions

How much does TallyPrime cost compared with Fatura Go?

TallyPrime Silver is AED 2,340 for one PC and Gold AED 7,020 for several users, as a lifetime licence or a subscription. Fatura Go is free to start, with tax invoices and the VAT report in its free plan.

Which one handles UAE e-invoicing?

TallyPrime: Tally is a Ministry of Finance accredited service provider, and TallyPrime 7.1 generates and exchanges UAE e-invoices. Fatura Go is preparing for the UAE 2027 e-invoicing rollout, integrating with accredited providers.

Can I use them on my phone?

TallyPrime's FAQ says reports open in a mobile browser and the full application runs in a phone browser through TallyPrime Cloud Access. Fatura Go has a native iPhone app and a web app that works on any device.

Do both issue Arabic tax invoices and prepare VAT 201?

Yes. TallyPrime issues Arabic, English or bilingual tax invoices and prepares VAT Return Form 201. Fatura Go issues English, Arabic or bilingual invoices and gives VAT 201 figures with standard-rated sales by emirate.

Sources

Competitor facts come from each vendor's own website, checked on the date shown. "Not stated" means the official pages we checked do not say; it is not a claim that the feature is missing. Fatura Go facts were checked against our product on 3 November 2026. Prices and plans change, so confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.

  1. [1]TallyPrime: tallysolutions.com/mena/accounting-software/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  2. [2]TallyPrime: tallysolutions.com/mena/tally/best-vat-software-uae/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  3. [3]TallyPrime: tallysolutions.com/mena/tallyprime-e-invoicing-uae/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  4. [4]TallyPrime: help.tallysolutions.com/tally-prime/sales-process/sales-process-tally/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  5. [5]TallyPrime: help.tallysolutions.com/tally-prime/sales-process/sales-order-tally/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  6. [6]TallyPrime: tallysolutions.com/tally-prime-faq-guide/ (checked 15 November 2026)
  7. Accredited service providers: Ministry of Finance ASP register, also listed in our UAE ASP list.

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