Why look for a Vyapar alternative?
Vyapar is popular among Indian SMBs, but many users hit a wall — the free tier is limited to 1 device and 1 year of data. After that, you pay ₹1,399–₹3,299/year for features that should be standard. If you want an online store, multi-user access, or WhatsApp billing, you need to upgrade or look elsewhere.
OwnStore vs Vyapar — Feature Comparison
| Feature | OwnStore (Free) | Vyapar (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| GST Invoicing | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Limited |
| Online Store | ✅ Included | ❌ Not available |
| WhatsApp Invoice | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Android App | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Multi-device sync | ✅ Included | ❌ Paid only |
| Barcode scanner | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Estimates | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Purchase orders | ✅ Included | ✅ Paid only |
| E-way bills | ✅ Included | ✅ Paid only |
| Customer portal | ✅ Included | ❌ Not available |
| Restaurant/Gym/Repair | ✅ Included | ❌ Not available |
| Price (basic paid plan) | ₹299/month | ₹116/month (yearly) |
When should you choose OwnStore?
Choose OwnStore if you:
When should you stick with Vyapar?
Vyapar may be better if you:
Migrating from Vyapar to OwnStore
OwnStore has a built-in migration tool: Settings → Migrate Data. You can import customers, vendors, and products from a CSV export in under 5 minutes.