OwnStore vs Dukaan: The Smarter Free eCommerce & POS Alternative
Dukaan charges ₹6,999 to ₹24,999/year plus transaction commissions, while offering zero counter POS or thermal receipt printing. Discover why modern Indian shopkeepers choose OwnStore for unified counter checkout, 0% commission online ordering, and permanent free billing.
✓ 100% Free Tier (100 bills/mo) • ✓ 0% Online Commission • ✓ Counter POS + Online Store
Head-to-Head Feature & Pricing Comparison
See how OwnStore outperforms Dukaan, Vyapar, and legacy ERPs across Indian retail and digital store operations.
| Feature / Capability | OwnStore | Dukaan | Vyapar | TallyPrime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Subscriptions | Permanent Free Tier (₹299/mo for unlimited) | ₹6,999 – ₹24,999/year (no free tier) | ₹2,399 – ₹4,999/year | ₹21,240 + 18% GST one-time + AMC |
| Online Store Commission | 0% Platform Commission | 0.99% – 1.99% + payment gateway cuts | No native customer storefront | None (accounting software only) |
| High-Speed Counter POS Checkout | Yes (<15s checkout with barcode scanning) | No (designed only for mobile web orders) | Limited (slow multi-step invoice form) | Complex accounting voucher entry |
| Bluetooth & USB Thermal Printing | Native 2-inch & 3-inch thermal slips | No native counter thermal printer support | Requires manual driver setup | Requires full A4 / dot matrix printing |
| Dynamic UPI Payment QR on Bill | Yes (instant scan & pay on every receipt) | Payment gateway redirection only | Static QR code only | Requires third-party TDL add-ons |
| Customer Khata (Digital Udhar Book) | Built-in Khata with WhatsApp payment links | No customer credit khata ledger | Basic party ledger | Standard accounting ledger |
| Cross-Device Cloud Sync (Phone/PC/Mac) | 100% Real-Time Cloud (instant on any device) | Cloud-based web/mobile app | Local database with paid cloud add-on | Local Windows PC only |
| Hardware Independence | Runs on any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC | Requires smartphone / web browser | Windows / Android only | Windows PC required |
Why OwnStore is the Superior Platform for Retailers
Dukaan was built for pure online dropshippers. OwnStore is engineered for real Indian retail shops that need counter speed and digital sales in one place.
Unified Counter POS + Online Storefront
Dukaan only gives you a web catalog. OwnStore connects your front counter barcode checkout to your online store in real-time. Sell an item in-store, and stock automatically updates online.
Keep 100% of Your Profits (Zero Commission)
Stop handing over transaction cuts to eCommerce platforms. OwnStore charges zero commissions. Customers pay directly to your merchant UPI ID with instantaneous bank settlement.
Dynamic UPI QR Thermal Receipts
Print sharp 2-inch and 3-inch thermal receipts with dynamic UPI payment QR codes pre-filled with the exact bill total. Shoppers scan with GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm and pay in 5 seconds.
Sub-15 Second High-Speed Barcode Checkout
Scan product barcodes using USB/wireless laser scanners or your smartphone camera. Apply fast discounts, handle split payments, and print receipts without customer queues.
1-Click WhatsApp Invoicing & Udhar Alerts
Send professional GST bills and credit payment reminders straight to customer WhatsApp numbers with integrated UPI payment links to recover debts 3x faster.
Multi-Unit Inventory & Expiry Tracking
Manage items in Pieces, Packets, Kilograms, Grams, and Liters. Get proactive low-stock alerts and track FIFO batch expiry dates before stock spoils.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about migrating from Dukaan to OwnStore.
Why do Indian retail merchants switch from Dukaan to OwnStore?
Merchants switch from Dukaan because Dukaan charges expensive recurring annual subscriptions (₹6,999/yr for Entrepreneur to ₹24,999/yr for Agency), platform transaction fees on payments, and lacks a built-in high-speed retail counter POS with barcode scanning and thermal receipt printing. OwnStore provides a permanent 100% free plan, zero platform commissions, instant 15-second counter POS checkout, Bluetooth thermal receipt printing, and a free zero-commission online store.
Does OwnStore charge any commission on online customer orders?
No. OwnStore charges 0% commission on all orders. Customers pay you directly via dynamic UPI QR codes (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM) straight into your bank account with zero intermediary cuts or delayed settlement cycles.
Can OwnStore manage both my physical shop counter and my online store simultaneously?
Yes. This is OwnStore's greatest advantage over Dukaan. While Dukaan is designed purely as an online catalog, OwnStore synchronizes inventory in real-time across your physical counter POS (barcode scanning, thermal receipts) and your online catalog, ensuring you never double-sell items or lose track of stock.
Does OwnStore print thermal receipts and dynamic UPI QR codes like a physical billing machine?
Yes. OwnStore includes native support for standard 58mm (2-inch) and 80mm (3-inch) Bluetooth and USB thermal printers. Every printed bill includes a dynamic UPI QR code pre-filled with the exact bill amount, enabling 5-second customer payments.
Is OwnStore really free compared to Dukaan's paid plans?
Yes. OwnStore offers a permanent free tier that includes up to 100 GST invoices every month, complete inventory cataloging, thermal receipt printing, customer khata ledger, and a full online storefront. Upgrading to unlimited billing costs just ₹299/month, saving business owners thousands of rupees compared to Dukaan's ₹7,000–₹25,000 annual packages.
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