SocietyBee vs SocietyRun: Housing society accounting software compared in India (2026)
SocietyRun is a focused society management platform with good Maharashtra Co-operative Bye-Law compliance. It is a reasonable choice for a single society that wants a dedicated accounting tool. The comparison shifts when a CA needs to manage multiple societies, wants AI assistance, or wants to eliminate payment gateway commission entirely. Here is an honest breakdown.
TL;DR — Quick comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | SocietyRun |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra bye-law compliance | ||
| CA multi-society dashboard | ||
| AI accounting assistant | ✓ BeeAgent | |
| CA flat-fee plan | ||
| Payment commission | ₹0 | Varies |
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | Limited |
| Bulk billing (all societies) |
When SocietyRun is the better choice
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is when we'd recommend SocietyRun over SocietyBee.
Single society with established SocietyRun workflow
If your society is already on SocietyRun and your CA is comfortable with the workflow, the switching cost may not be worth it in the short term. SocietyRun handles the core accounting for a single society adequately.
Societies that need SocietyRun's specific integrations
SocietyRun has integrations with certain banking and payment partners that some societies are contractually tied to. If you have a specific integration dependency, verify whether SocietyBee supports it before switching.
When SocietyBee is the better choice
CAs managing multiple societies — SocietyRun has no multi-society view
SocietyRun operates society-by-society. There is no CA dashboard that aggregates multiple societies, no bulk billing across societies, and no unified reporting. SocietyBee was built specifically for this workflow.
Societies wanting AI assistance for accounting queries
SocietyRun has no AI module. SocietyBee's BeeAgent answers accounting questions in plain English, generates reports on demand, drafts AGM notices and catches billing anomalies — included in all plans.
CAs who want flat-fee pricing regardless of societies managed
SocietyRun charges per society. SocietyBee's CA Plan is a flat annual fee that covers unlimited societies. As your practice grows, your cost stays fixed.
Eliminating gateway commission
SocietyBee uses a screenshot-based collection model — members pay directly to the society bank account with zero commission. No middleman, no settlement delays, no 1.5–2% bleed.
Full feature comparison
| Feature | SocietyBee | SocietyRun |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Partial | |
| CA multi-society dashboard | ||
| Bulk billing (all societies) | ||
| CA flat-fee plan | ||
| BeeAgent AI assistant | ||
| Payment commission | ₹0 | Varies by payment mode |
| WhatsApp bill delivery | ||
| Tally-compatible export | Partial | |
| Free tier | ✓ (50 flats) | Limited trial |
| Direct founder support |
Pricing comparison
| Item | SocietyBee | SocietyRun |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ Up to 50 flats | Limited trial only |
| Standard plan | ₹2,999/society/year | ₹3,000–₹6,000/society/year |
| CA Plan | ₹1,999/society/year flat fee | No CA Plan |
| Payment commission | ₹0 always | Varies by payment mode |
| Migration support | Free white-glove (early access) | Self-serve |
Switching from SocietyRun to SocietyBee in 3 steps
We handle the migration. You don't touch a spreadsheet.
Download your member list, billing history and ledger data from SocietyRun in Excel or CSV format.
Our team imports your member data and opening balances. Your CA is onboarded with access to all societies in one login.
Bills go out via WhatsApp and email on the date you set. The ledger is live. BeeAgent is available from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my SocietyRun data into SocietyBee?
Yes. We import from SocietyRun's Excel and CSV exports. Our team handles the full migration — member list, opening balances, historical bills — in 48 hours for early-access customers.
Does SocietyBee match SocietyRun's Maharashtra bye-law compliance?
Yes. SocietyBee includes all Maharashtra Co-operative Bye-Law statutory registers — Receipts & Payments, Income & Expenditure, Balance Sheet, member ledger, defaulter register and more. The CA can hand the auditor a complete export in one click.
What is BeeAgent and how is it different from standard reporting?
BeeAgent is SocietyBee's AI assistant. Instead of navigating menus to find a report, you ask in plain English — 'show defaulters above ₹10,000 in Sai Residency' or 'generate Q3 income & expenditure for Green Acres'. BeeAgent knows your bills, ledger, member list and bye-laws.
How does SocietyBee's flat-fee CA Plan work?
One annual fee covers all the societies you manage. Add 5 societies or 50 — the price stays the same. Early-access customers lock in the founder rate permanently. It never increases regardless of how many societies you add.
Is SocietyBee stable enough to rely on?
SocietyBee is in early access — onboarding our first 25 societies. You get direct WhatsApp access to the founder, your feedback shapes the roadmap, and your pricing is locked permanently. The platform runs on Supabase (AWS Mumbai) with AES-256 encryption and daily automated backups.
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