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E-Way Easy app, official portal or billing software: which fits?
Three ways to handle e-way bills, what each one does, what it costs and when it is the wrong choice.
Quick answer
Use the official portal if you want to work directly on the government system, or if you need its bulk tool for high volumes. Use E-Way Easy if you want to create or import an invoice and generate e-way bills from an Android phone, at ₹5 per successful action with no yearly subscription. Use full billing or accounting software if you need invoicing and accounts in one system; how it handles e-way bills varies by product, so check with the vendor.
Side-by-side comparison
| What to compare | E-Way Easy app | Official e-way bill portal (ewaybillgst.gov.in) | Full billing or accounting software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | GST-registered traders, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and transporters who want to handle e-way bills from a phone and pay per action | Anyone who wants to work directly on the government system, including high-volume filers using the bulk tool | Businesses that want billing, accounts and reports in one system |
| Device | Android phone | Web browser | Varies by product |
| Creating the sales invoice | Yes, as step one of the e-way bill flow | No, you enter details from an invoice you already have | Yes, usually the main purpose |
| E-way bill generation | Yes, filed on the official NIC system through an authorised GSP, using your own API login | Yes, directly on the official system | Varies by product |
| Invoice PDF import | Yes, the app reads the PDF and you review the details before generating | Not a portal feature; you enter the details or use the bulk tool | Varies by product |
| Bulk generation | Not available | Yes, through the official bulk generation tool | Varies by product |
| Part B, extend and cancel | Yes, in the app, at ₹5 per successful action | Yes, on the portal | Varies by product |
| Cost | ₹5 per successful action (5 credits), no yearly subscription | No charge for using the official portal | Varies, usually a plan or licence; check the vendor |
| Setup needed | Sign up, add your GSTIN and connect your e-way bill API login once, guided in the app | Register on the portal with your GSTIN and sign in with your portal login | Varies by product |
The last column describes a category, not any one product. Portal features and rules can change, so confirm them on the official e-way bill portal.
Honest advice
When each one fits
E-Way Easy fits when
- You raise e-way bills from a phone, at the factory, godown or on the road.
- You want the invoice and e-way bill in one flow, or already have the invoice as a PDF and don’t want to retype it.
- Your volume is manageable one e-way bill at a time, and you prefer paying per action to a yearly plan.
The official portal fits when
- You are comfortable entering details yourself and only occasionally need an e-way bill.
- You file high volumes and can prepare data for the official bulk generation tool.
- You want to work on the government system directly, with nothing in between.
Billing or accounting software fits when
- You need full accounts, reports and inventory in one place.
- Several staff work on the same books. Check how e-way bills are handled and what the plan costs before you buy.
E-Way Easy is not the right choice when
- You are a high-volume filer who needs bulk generation.
- Your team needs multi-user accounts with separate logins.
- You need full accounting, not just invoices and e-way bills.
- You need e-invoice (IRN) generation, or an app for iPhone.
Read next
Related pages
- E-Way Easy pricing →Credit packs, what each action costs, and when credits are refunded.
- Invoice PDF to e-way bill →How PDF import works, and what to check before you generate.
- Bulk e-way bill generation →How bulk generation works on the official portal.
- E-way bill API login setup →The one-time setup that connects the app to your API login.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the official e-way bill portal charge for use?
There is no charge for using the official portal at ewaybillgst.gov.in. E-Way Easy is a separate private app, and it charges 5 credits (₹5) for each e-way bill action that succeeds.
Does E-Way Easy replace the official e-way bill portal?
No. E-Way Easy files on the official NIC e-way bill system through an authorised GST Suvidha Provider (GSP), using your own e-way bill API login, and the e-way bill number comes from that system. It is independent and not affiliated with the Government of India, GSTN or NIC.
Can E-Way Easy generate e-way bills in bulk?
No. Bulk e-way bill generation is not an app feature, and you generate each e-way bill separately. For high volumes, the official portal offers bulk generation through its own bulk tool.
Do I need billing software if I use E-Way Easy?
Not to create the invoice for a dispatch, because the app makes the GST invoice as part of the e-way bill flow. E-Way Easy is not accounting software, though. If you need full accounts, keep your billing software and import its invoice PDFs into the app, reviewing the details before you generate.