SocietyBee vs MyGate: Which is better for housing society accounting in India? (2026)
MyGate is India's most recognised society app — and it is excellent at what it was built for: visitor management, gate security, intercom integration and resident classifieds. But MyGate was built for security-first communities. If your primary pain is accounting, billing accuracy, and CA access — the comparison looks very different. This page gives you an honest breakdown.
TL;DR — Quick comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | MyGate |
|---|---|---|
| Built for CAs / multi-society | ||
| Payment gateway commission | ₹0 | 1.5–2% |
| Multi-society single login | ||
| AI accounting assistant | ✓ BeeAgent | |
| Double-entry accounting | Partial | |
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | |
| Visitor / gate management | ✗ (by design) |
When MyGate is the better choice
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is when we'd recommend MyGate over SocietyBee.
Large gated communities (500+ flats) needing security infrastructure
MyGate was built for gate management, intercom integration and visitor passes at scale. If your community has a security guard cabin that needs hardware integration, MyGate is the right tool.
Communities that need a resident engagement app
MyGate has a robust resident-facing app — classifieds, help desk, amenity booking. If your committee wants residents to pay, raise complaints and book the clubhouse from one app, MyGate covers that end-to-end.
Societies already invested in MyGate hardware
If you have already installed MyGate's boom barriers, intercom panels or CCTV integrations, switching your billing software separately may cause coordination complexity. Factor in the hardware dependency.
When SocietyBee is the better choice
Your primary pain is billing accuracy and CA access — not gate passes
SocietyBee was purpose-built for the accountant: double-entry ledger, bye-law-compliant reports, statutory registers. If your CA is the power user, SocietyBee is designed for them.
CAs managing 5 or more societies simultaneously
MyGate has no multi-society CA login. Every society is a separate account. SocietyBee's CA Plan gives you one dashboard, bulk billing across all societies, and white-label reports — at a flat fee.
Societies rejecting the 1.5–2% payment gateway commission
MyGate routes payments through a gateway and charges 1.5–2% per transaction. A society collecting ₹10L/year loses ₹15,000–₹20,000 in gateway fees annually. SocietyBee charges ₹0 — members pay directly to your bank account via UPI or NEFT.
Small and medium societies under 300 flats
MyGate is priced and designed for larger gated communities. For societies under 300 flats where accounting — not security — is the primary need, SocietyBee is a better fit and more cost-effective.
Full feature comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | MyGate |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly maintenance billing | ||
| Supplementary bills | ||
| Double-entry accounting | Partial | |
| Member ledger | Partial | |
| Statutory reports (I&E, R&P, B/S) | ||
| Maharashtra bye-law registers | ||
| GST handling (₹7,500 threshold) | Partial | |
| BeeAgent AI assistant | ||
| Multi-society dashboard | ||
| Bulk bill generation (all societies) | ||
| CA flat-fee plan | ||
| Payment gateway commission | ₹0 | 1.5–2% |
| WhatsApp bill delivery | ||
| Tally-compatible export | ||
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | |
| Visitor management | ✗ (by design) | |
| Gate / intercom management | ✗ (by design) | |
| Resident mobile app | ✗ (by design) | |
| Direct founder support |
Pricing comparison
| Item | SocietyBee | MyGate |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ Up to 50 flats | |
| Pro / standard plan | ₹2,999/society/year | ₹3,000–₹10,000+/society/year |
| CA Plan | ₹1,999/society/year (5+ societies) | No CA Plan |
| Payment commission | ₹0 always | 1.5–2% per transaction |
| Setup fee | ₹0 | Varies |
| Migration support | Free 48-hr white-glove | Paid onboarding |
Switching from MyGate to SocietyBee in 3 steps
We handle the migration. You don't touch a spreadsheet.
MyGate allows data exports. Download your member CSV and any available billing history in Excel format.
Our team imports your member list, opening balances, and historical bills. You don't touch a spreadsheet. Done in 48 hours, free during early access.
Your CA gets access. Members receive their first bill via WhatsApp. The ledger is live. MyGate can keep running for gate management if your community needs it — the two are not mutually exclusive.
Frequently asked questions
Is SocietyBee a direct replacement for MyGate?
For accounting, billing and CA access — yes. SocietyBee replaces MyGate's accounting module entirely and does it better. For visitor management, gate security and intercom — no, SocietyBee does not offer those features by design. Some societies run SocietyBee for accounting and keep MyGate for gate management.
Can I import my member data from MyGate?
Yes. We import from MyGate CSV exports, Excel, or any structured format. During early access, our team handles the full migration — member list, opening balances, historical bills — in 48 hours at no charge.
Does SocietyBee have a resident-facing app?
Not yet — it is on the roadmap for 2027. Currently, members receive bills via WhatsApp and email and can upload payment screenshots via a web link. We focus on the accountant experience first.
How long does migration from MyGate take?
48 hours for the full white-glove migration. You book a call, we collect your exports, and we go live. Your CA can be onboarded the same day.
Will my members notice the switch?
Minimally. They will receive bills from SocietyBee's WhatsApp or email instead of MyGate's. The payment process changes — members pay directly to the society bank account via UPI or NEFT, then upload a screenshot — which actually eliminates the gateway commission they were previously paying.
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