| Basis of Difference | Ready-to-Use Accounting software | Tailored Accounting software |
| 1.Nature of Business | This software is used in small and conventional businesses. | This software is used in large and typical businesses. |
| 2.Adaptability | Its adaptability is very high. | Its adaptability is very specific and cannot be used by every business houses. |
| 3.Linkage to other information system | Its interface with the other information system is limited | Its interface with the other information system is unlimited |
| 4.Number of Users | It has limited users. | It has huge number of users. |
| 5.Installation and Maintenance costs | The installation and maintenance cost is low. | The installation and maintenace cost is comparatively higher. |
