All-in-One Approach
Single vendor: billing, inventory, accounts, reporting. Data flows automatically. One login, one support contact. Simpler for small teams. Trade-off: each module may be "good enough" rather than best-in-class.
Best-of-Breed Approach
Choose the best billing tool, best inventory tool, best accounting tool. Integrate via APIs. More powerful but more complex. Integration maintenance can be a burden. Suits larger or tech-savvy teams.
For SMEs
Most small businesses benefit from all-in-one. Less integration headache. Lower total cost. Adequate functionality for typical needs. Add specialized tools only when you outgrow the integrated suite.
Migration Considerations
Moving from one system to another takes effort. Data export, cleanup, import. Plan the transition. Start with historical data and run parallel for a period if critical.
Conclusion
All-in-one simplifies operations. EquiBillBook combines billing, inventory, multi-branch, and reporting—designed for Indian SMEs who want one system, not a patchwork.