Is Frontdesko GST compliant for Indian hotel billing?

Yes, Frontdesko is fully GST compliant. It automatically calculates CGST, SGST, and IGST on hotel invoices based on room tariff slabs. It supports GSTIN management for your property, generates GST-ready invoices, and provides reports compatible with GST return filing. All tax calculations follow the latest GST rules for the hospitality sector in India.

Does Frontdesko support UPI and Razorpay payments?

Yes, Frontdesko integrates with all major Indian payment methods including UPI, Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and traditional credit/debit cards. Guests can pay via their preferred Indian payment method, and all transactions are recorded automatically in your hotel billing system.

How much does hotel management software cost in India?

Frontdesko starts completely free for Indian hotels with no room limit (PMS only, forever free). The Basil plan costs ₹3,500/month for 11-30 rooms and includes PMS, Channel Manager, and Booking Engine. The Saffron plan costs ₹4,500/month for 31-50 rooms. Traditional Indian PMS solutions charge ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per month regardless of hotel size, making Frontdesko significantly more affordable with more features included.

Hotel Management Software for Indian Hotels - Built in India, for India

The only hotel PMS designed specifically for Indian hoteliers. GST-compliant billing, UPI/Razorpay payments, MakeMyTrip & Goibibo integration. Start free, forever — unlimited rooms.

Start Live Demo Schedule Demo

Trusted by Indian hotels across 28 states

✓ GST Compliant

✓ UPI & Razorpay Ready

✓ Hindi Support

✓ Indian OTA Integration

How Frontdesko Compares to Indian Hotel Software

eZee Absolute, IDS Next, and Hotelogix dominate India — but none bundle GST billing, UPI, and a channel manager at ₹3,500/month

Feature	Frontdesko	eZee Absolute	IDS Next	Hotelogix	RezGain	Cloudbeds
Starting price	₹3,500/mo	~₹5,000/mo	~₹8,000/mo	~₹330/room/mo	~₹6,000/mo	~₹29,000/mo
Room cap	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Channel manager included	Yes	Paid add-on	Paid add-on	Yes	Yes	Yes
Booking engine included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Paid add-on	Yes
Setup fee	None	Varies	₹15,000+	None	Varies	Varies
Free trial	Not needed — free forever	14 days	Demo only	15 days	Demo only	14 days

Pricing based on publicly listed rates as of June 2026. "Paid add-on" means the feature is not included in the base plan. Verify competitor pricing on their respective websites before purchasing.

Start Free 30-Day Trial — No Credit Card

Indian hotels save an average of ₹54,000/year switching from traditional PMS to Frontdesko

Why Indian Hotels Need India-Specific Software

International hotel software was never built for the realities of running a hotel in India — see the complete hotel management software guide for what to look for.

🚫

Foreign Software Doesn't Understand India

No GST compliance built in, no UPI payment support, pricing only in US dollars, and no Hindi interface. Indian hoteliers are forced to use workarounds for basic day-to-day operations that should be seamless.

🌐

Indian OTAs Are Ignored

Most international PMS platforms only connect to Booking.com and Expedia. But Indian hotels get the majority of their online bookings from MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and Yatra. Ignoring these channels means losing revenue.

💸

Too Expensive for Indian Market

International PMS solutions cost ₹15,000-50,000/month. Indian budget hotels, lodges, and dharamshalas operate on thin margins and simply cannot justify that expense for software that doesn't even fit their needs.

Built for Indian Hotel Operations

Every feature designed for how Indian hotels actually work - from GST billing to UPI payments

🧾

GST-Compliant Billing

Automated GST calculations with correct CGST, SGST, and IGST based on room tariff slabs. GSTIN management for your property, tax-ready invoices, and reports formatted for GST return filing. Stay compliant without the headache.

💳

UPI & Razorpay Payments

Accept UPI, Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and all major Indian payment methods. Let guests pay the way they prefer. Every transaction is automatically recorded in your hotel billing system.

✈️

Indian OTA Integration

Connect to MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, and Agoda alongside international platforms like Booking.com and Expedia. Real-time inventory sync prevents overbookings across all channels from one dashboard.

🇮🇳

Hindi Language Support

Full Hindi interface option for staff who prefer working in their local language. Front desk operations, housekeeping, and reporting - all available in Hindi so your team can work comfortably and efficiently.

₹

INR Pricing

Transparent pricing in Indian Rupees. No currency conversion surprises, no dollar-denominated bills. Start free, forever, with no room limit — then add the channel manager and AI assistant for ₹3,500/month for 11-30 rooms or ₹4,500/month for 31-50 rooms. Pricing that respects Indian budgets.

🤝

Indian Customer Support

Local support team available during IST business hours, fluent in both Hindi and English. No overseas call centers, no timezone mismatches. Talk to people who understand Indian hotel operations firsthand.

Pricing That Makes Sense for Indian Hotels

Transparent INR pricing - no dollar conversions, no hidden fees, no annual contracts

Free

₹0

per month — unlimited rooms

Unlimited rooms
PMS only
GST-compliant billing
UPI payment support
Hindi interface
Email support
No credit card required

Start Live Demo

Growth

₹3,500

per month - 11-30 rooms

11-30 rooms
Channel Manager + AI Assistant
Indian OTA connections
Razorpay integration
Priority support
WhatsApp integration
Cancel anytime - no lock-in

Get Started

Professional

₹4,500

per month - 31-50 rooms

31-50 rooms
Channel Manager + AI Assistant
All Indian OTA connections
Razorpay integration
Priority support
WhatsApp integration
Cancel anytime - no lock-in

Get Started

Real Cost Comparison for an Indian Budget Hotel

A typical 20-room hotel needing Channel Manager + AI Assistant

Typical Indian PMS

₹8,000+

per month, even for 20 rooms

₹96,000+ per year minimum
Setup fees: ₹15,000-30,000
12-month lock-in contracts
Training fees: ₹5,000-10,000
Pay full price during off-season

Frontdesko for Indian Hotels

₹3,500

per month (Basil plan for 11-30 rooms with Channel Manager + AI Assistant)

Free forever, unlimited rooms (PMS only)
₹3,500/month for 11-30 rooms
₹0 setup fees
No training needed
Channel Manager + AI Assistant included

Save over ₹54,000 per year with Frontdesko

The Indian Hotel Technology Opportunity

India's hospitality industry is at a digital inflection point - and most hotels are being left behind

78%

of Indian hotels still use manual processes like registers, Excel sheets, and pen-and-paper for managing bookings

65%

of Indian hoteliers find current PMS solutions too expensive for their budget and property size

89%

of hotel staff in India want Hindi or regional language support in their management software

95%

of budget hotel owners are interested in a free or freemium model for hotel management software

India has over 1,50,000 hotel properties ranging from luxury resorts to budget lodges, heritage havelis to dharamshalas. With digital adoption accelerating post-pandemic and government initiatives like Digital India pushing technology adoption, the opportunity for affordable, India-specific hotel management software has never been greater. Frontdesko is built to serve this massive, underserved market - free forever, with no room limit.

Hotel software for India's major city markets

The GST, the rupee and the OTA mix are national — but running a hotel in Goa is not running one in Bengaluru. What changes by city:

Mumbai

Corporate and international demand means a heavier mix of Booking.com and Expedia alongside MakeMyTrip, weekday-led occupancy, and GST invoices that corporate accounts departments actually scrutinise — clean e-invoicing matters more here than anywhere.

Delhi NCR

Wedding-season blocks and event-driven spikes reward group booking tools and rate calendars you can rework quickly; walk-in traffic near transit hubs keeps front-desk speed a daily concern.

Bengaluru

Long-stay business guests and serviced-apartment competition make weekly billing cycles and corporate rate plans the differentiators — closer to our serviced apartment workflows than classic leisure hotelkeeping.

Goa

Seasonality defines everything: charter-season peaks, monsoon troughs, and heavy Airbnb/Agoda leisure mix. Dynamic rate rules and an off-season direct-booking push do more for margin here than any other feature.

Jaipur & heritage Rajasthan

Heritage havelis and boutique palaces sell experience, not room count — international OTA visibility plus a direct booking engine that carries your story beats commodity listings.

Everywhere else

Tier-2 and pilgrimage cities (Varanasi, Amritsar, Tirupati) often run high occupancy with thin staffing — the free-forever PMS exists precisely so software cost is never the constraint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything Indian hoteliers want to know about Frontdesko

What is the best hotel management software in India?

Frontdesko is purpose-built for Indian hotels with GST-compliant billing, UPI and Razorpay payment support, MakeMyTrip and Goibibo integration, and a Hindi language interface. Unlike international PMS solutions that charge ₹15,000-50,000 per month, Frontdesko's PMS is free forever with no room limit; the Basil plan (adds Channel Manager + AI Assistant) is ₹3,500/month for 11-30 rooms and the Saffron plan at ₹4,500/month for 31-50 rooms. It is the only hotel PMS designed from the ground up for Indian hotel operations.

Is Frontdesko GST compliant?

Yes, Frontdesko is fully GST compliant. The system automatically calculates CGST, SGST, and IGST based on room tariff slabs as per the latest GST regulations for the hospitality industry. It manages GSTIN for your property, generates tax-ready invoices, and provides reports that align with GST return filing requirements. No manual tax calculation needed.

Does Frontdesko support UPI and Razorpay?

Absolutely. Frontdesko integrates with Razorpay, UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and all major Indian payment gateways. Guests can pay via their preferred payment method and all transactions are automatically recorded in the billing system. No more manual payment tracking or reconciliation headaches.

Can I connect to MakeMyTrip and Goibibo?

Yes. Frontdesko connects to all major Indian OTAs including MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Yatra, and Agoda, along with international platforms like Booking.com and Expedia. Real-time inventory synchronization prevents overbookings across all channels, and you manage everything - rates, availability, restrictions - from a single unified dashboard.

How much does hotel software cost in India?

Traditional hotel PMS in India costs ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per month plus setup fees of ₹10,000 to ₹50,000. Frontdesko breaks this barrier with a free-forever plan (PMS only, no room limit), the Basil plan at ₹3,500/month for 11-30 rooms, and the Saffron plan at ₹4,500/month for 31-50 rooms. All paid plans include Channel Manager + AI Assistant - saving over ₹54,000 annually compared to traditional solutions.

Is there Hindi language support?

Yes. Frontdesko offers a full Hindi language interface covering all modules - front desk operations, housekeeping, billing, reports, and guest management. Staff who are more comfortable working in Hindi can switch the entire interface with one click. Customer support is also available in Hindi during IST business hours.

Ready to Transform Your Indian Hotel?

Join thousands of Indian hotels already using Frontdesko. GST-compliant billing, UPI payments, MakeMyTrip integration - free forever with no room limit, from ₹3,500/month for larger properties. No credit card required, no contracts, no excuses.

Start Live Demo Schedule Free Demo

✓ Free PMS Forever ✓ GST Ready ✓ Indian Support Team ✓ No Credit Card ✓ Hindi Interface

Explore Other Markets

Frontdesko serves hotels worldwide