SocietyBee vs ApnaComplex: Which is better for CAs managing multiple societies in India? (2026)
ApnaComplex is a well-established society management platform with solid accounting features and a strong presence in Maharashtra and Karnataka. It works well for individual societies. The gap appears the moment a CA manages five or more societies — ApnaComplex has no multi-society CA login, no bulk billing, and a per-society pricing model that adds up fast. Here is an honest comparison.
TL;DR — Quick comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | ApnaComplex |
|---|---|---|
| CA multi-society dashboard | ||
| Bulk billing (all societies) | ||
| Payment commission | ₹0 | 1.5–2% |
| CA flat-fee plan | ✗ Per-society only | |
| AI accounting assistant | ✓ BeeAgent | |
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | |
| Facility / amenity management | ✗ (by design) |
When ApnaComplex is the better choice
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is when we'd recommend ApnaComplex over SocietyBee.
Large individual societies needing facility and amenity management
ApnaComplex has amenity booking, complaint management, vendor management and a resident app with strong adoption. For a single large society (300+ flats) where facility management is as important as accounting, ApnaComplex offers more modules.
Communities wanting a mature, long-established platform
ApnaComplex has been in the market since 2011. If your society committee is risk-averse and wants a vendor with a long track record, that history matters.
Societies needing Karnataka Co-op Bye-Law compliance
ApnaComplex has strong support for Karnataka-specific statutory requirements. While SocietyBee covers Maharashtra Co-op Bye-Laws, Karnataka-specific features are on our roadmap.
When SocietyBee is the better choice
CAs managing 5 or more societies — the core use case
ApnaComplex is built society-by-society. There is no multi-society CA dashboard, no bulk billing, and no aggregated reporting. SocietyBee was designed from the ground up for the CA who manages 12 societies and needs them all in one place.
Societies rejecting the 1.5–2% gateway commission
ApnaComplex routes collections through a payment gateway at 1.5–2% per transaction. On ₹10L/year of collections, that is ₹15,000–₹20,000 in fees that belong in your sinking fund. SocietyBee charges ₹0 — members pay directly to your society bank account.
CAs who want a flat fee regardless of how many societies they add
ApnaComplex charges per society. As you onboard more societies, your cost scales linearly. SocietyBee's CA Plan is a flat annual fee — add 5 societies or 50, the price stays the same.
Small societies under 50 flats starting for free
ApnaComplex has no meaningful free tier for accounting. SocietyBee is free up to 50 flats with all core features — billing, receipts, double-entry accounting, statutory reports — included at no cost.
Full feature comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | ApnaComplex |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly maintenance billing | ||
| Supplementary bills | ||
| Double-entry accounting | ||
| Member ledger | ||
| Statutory reports (I&E, R&P, B/S) | ||
| Maharashtra bye-law registers | ||
| GST handling (₹7,500 threshold) | ||
| CA multi-society dashboard | ||
| Bulk billing (all societies, one click) | ||
| CA flat-fee plan | ||
| BeeAgent AI assistant | ||
| Payment commission | ₹0 | 1.5–2% |
| WhatsApp bill delivery | ||
| Tally-compatible export | ||
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | |
| Facility / amenity management | ✗ (by design) | |
| Complaint management | ✗ (by design) | |
| Resident mobile app | Roadmap 2027 | |
| Founded / size | 2026, early access | 2011, established |
Pricing comparison
| Item | SocietyBee | ApnaComplex |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ Up to 50 flats | |
| Pro plan | ₹2,999/society/year | ₹3,000–₹8,000+/society/year |
| CA Plan (5+ societies) | ₹1,999/society/year flat fee | No CA Plan — per-society pricing |
| Payment commission | ₹0 always | 1.5–2% per transaction |
| White-glove migration | Free during early access | Paid |
Switching from ApnaComplex to SocietyBee in 3 steps
We handle the migration. You don't touch a spreadsheet.
ApnaComplex supports data exports for members, billing history and ledger. Download everything before you start the migration.
Our team imports member lists, opening balances and historical billing from ApnaComplex exports. Free during early access. Your CA is onboarded on the same call.
Your CA switches to one login for all societies. Bulk billing goes out on the date you set. Statutory reports are available the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my ApnaComplex data into SocietyBee?
Yes. We support imports from ApnaComplex CSV and Excel exports. Our team handles the migration manually for early-access customers — member list, opening balances, historical bills — in 48 hours.
Does SocietyBee support Karnataka Co-op Bye-Laws?
SocietyBee is currently optimised for Maharashtra Co-operative Bye-Laws. Karnataka-specific statutory registers are on our roadmap. If you are primarily a Maharashtra CA, SocietyBee covers your statutory requirements fully.
How does SocietyBee's CA Plan pricing compare to ApnaComplex?
ApnaComplex charges per-society. If you manage 10 societies at ₹5,000/year each, that is ₹50,000/year. SocietyBee's CA Plan is a flat annual fee — one price covers all your societies, no matter how many you add.
Does SocietyBee have a resident complaint or amenity booking module?
No — by design. SocietyBee does one thing: society accounting and billing. We do not have complaint management, amenity booking or classifieds. If your society committee needs those modules, ApnaComplex is the better fit.
Is SocietyBee stable enough for a CA to rely on?
SocietyBee is in early access — we are onboarding our first 25 societies. That means you get direct WhatsApp access to the founder, your feedback shapes the roadmap, and your pricing is locked permanently. The accounting engine is built on Supabase with AES-256 encryption, daily backups and Indian data residency.
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