Finance2026-06-07 · 1 min read
Society Billing: Excel vs Plinth
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Society billing: Excel vs Plinth
Excel works until an owner disputes a line item, GST changes, or the auditor asks for receipts by flat. Plinth issues numbered invoices from your verified roster the same flats that vote on your maintenance budget.
| Capability | Excel / WhatsApp | Plinth |
|---|---|---|
| Itemised invoice per flat | Manual merge | Automatic from charge heads |
| GST line items | Error-prone | Per head with HSN/SAC |
| Late fees | Inconsistent | Rule on cycle + one-click apply |
| Resident self-service | PDF on request | My dues anytime |
| Receipt | Screenshot / email | Numbered PDF |
| Audit trail | File versions | Append-only log |
| Linked to voting roster | Separate list | Same claimed flats |
Gate apps (MyGate, NoBrokerHood) bundle billing with access control; Plinth leads with governance votes, elections, notices, and billing on one member truth.