Best Free Billing Software for Small Businesses in India (2026)

Comparing Vyapar, Tally, OwnStore and other free billing tools. Which one is right for your business?

The billing software landscape in India

Indian small businesses have traditionally used Tally or physical receipt books. But in 2026, several modern, affordable — or even free — alternatives exist.

Comparison: Top billing tools for Indian SMBs

Software	Free Plan	GST	Online Store	Mobile App	Offline
OwnStore	✅ Forever	✅	✅	✅ Android	✅
Vyapar	Limited (14-day)	✅	❌	✅	✅
Tally Prime	❌ (₹18,000+)	✅	❌	❌	✅
Zoho Books	❌ (₹2,499/mo)	✅	❌	✅	❌
Busy Accounting	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅

Why OwnStore is different

Most billing software stops at invoicing. OwnStore gives you:

**Free GST invoicing** — unlimited invoices, estimates, credit notes

**Inventory** — track stock, set reorder alerts, manage batches

**Online store** — your own branded store where customers can order and pay

**Android app** — works offline, syncs when you're back online

**WhatsApp invoicing** — send invoices directly to customers via WhatsApp

Who should use each tool

**Very small shops (kirana, pan shop)**: OwnStore free plan

**CA/accountant workflows**: Tally (industry standard for compliance)

**Growing D2C brands**: OwnStore Pro (custom domain + advanced features)

**Enterprise/ERP**: Zoho Books or SAP B1

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