Sally vs Marg ERP
Marg has deep roots in pharmaceutical and FMCG distribution, and businesses there often run it because it fits their trade specifically. If your workflow depends on that vertical depth, weigh this carefully rather than switching on principle.
| Marg ERP | Sally | |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Primarily installed, with cloud options available. | Cloud-native, hosted in India, accessed from any browser. |
| Vertical depth | Long-standing pharma and distribution specialisation. | General trading and manufacturing, with batches, expiry-capable stock and godown-wise inventory. |
| Sales cycle | Order-to-invoice built for distribution. | Quotation, sales order, delivery challan and invoice as one connected chain, plus purchase orders and GRN. |
| Compliance | GST returns and e-invoicing supported. | GSTR-1/2B/3B/9 from your books, e-invoicing and e-way bills via the NIC IRP, TDS/TCS and RCM. |
| Multi-branch | Supported, often per-installation. | Multiple companies under one login with a consolidated roll-up view. |
| Data ownership | Local data files. | Excel, PDF and CSV export on every report, any time. |
When you should stay on Marg ERP
Situations where switching would make your life worse, not better.
You need pharma-specific workflows Marg has built over years
Scheme handling, rate contracts and distributor-specific reporting are the reason many businesses stay. Check your must-haves item by item.
Your suppliers or principals expect Marg data formats
If a principal company consumes your Marg exports, that integration is a constraint on your side, not a preference.
You run counter billing with dedicated hardware
Barcode scanners, weighing scales and thermal printers wired into a desktop install are a real switching cost.