Key Takeaways
- A focused KPI dashboard on one data source can cost around ₹1–3 lakh; multi-source real-time dashboards cost more.
- Data integration and cleaning usually take more effort than the charts themselves.
- Define 10–15 decisions the dashboard must support before asking for quotes.
Business owners want one screen that shows sales, stock, cash and team performance without waiting for Excel reports. A custom dashboard delivers that, but costs vary widely because the hard part is not drawing charts. It is getting reliable data from Tally, ERP, CRM, spreadsheets and apps into one place.
Indicative price ranges
| Dashboard type | Typical scope | Approx. cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple KPI dashboard | 1 data source, 8–15 KPIs, web view | ₹1 – ₹3 lakh |
| Department MIS dashboard | 2–4 sources, filters, drill-down, exports | ₹3 – ₹8 lakh |
| Real-time operations dashboard | Live data, alerts, role-based views, mobile | ₹6 – ₹15 lakh |
| Enterprise analytics portal | Data warehouse, many sources, AI insights | ₹15 lakh+ |
These are market indications; the final quote depends on data sources, data quality and users.
What drives the cost
- Number and type of data sources: Tally, ERP, CRM, Google Sheets, IoT, APIs
- Data quality: duplicate masters and inconsistent codes need cleaning
- Refresh frequency: daily vs hourly vs real-time
- Users and security: role-based access, branch-wise visibility
- Interactivity: filters, drill-down, export, scheduled email/WhatsApp reports
- Mobile experience for owners on the move
Custom vs BI tool licences
Tools like Power BI or Looker Studio reduce development effort but may add per-user licences and limits. A custom dashboard has no per-user fees and fits your workflow exactly. Compare both in Power BI vs Tableau vs custom dashboard.
How to budget
- List the decisions you want to make faster.
- Pick 10–15 KPIs that support those decisions.
- Map where each KPI's data lives.
- Start with one department as phase 1.
- Plan monthly support for new reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom dashboard cost in India?
A simple KPI dashboard typically costs around ₹1–3 lakh, while multi-source or real-time dashboards range from ₹3 lakh to ₹15 lakh or more.
How long does it take to build a dashboard?
A focused dashboard takes 3–6 weeks; multi-source real-time dashboards take 2–4 months.
Can a dashboard pull data from Tally?
Yes. Tally data can be extracted through ODBC, XML/HTTP integration or connectors and shown in a custom dashboard.
Is a dashboard the same as an MIS report?
An MIS report is usually a static periodic report; a dashboard is interactive, visual and often near real-time.
