| Feature / Capability | OwnStore | Posist (Restroworks) | Petpooja | Vyapar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Free Tier | ✓ 100 bills/mo free forever | ✗ No free tier (enterprise demo) | ✗ No free tier | ✗ Watermarked on free trial |
| Annual Subscription Cost | ✓ ₹0 (Paid from ₹299/mo) | ✗ ₹20,000–₹50,000+/year per outlet | ✗ ₹10,000–₹25,000/year | ✗ ₹2,999–₹6,999/year |
| Hardware Compatibility | ✓ Any phone, tablet, laptop, PC | ✗ Proprietary POS terminal locks | ✗ Heavy Windows POS setup | ✗ Single-device desktop license |
| Counter Checkout Speed | ✓ 15-second rapid checkout | ✓ 15–25 seconds | ✓ 20–30 seconds | ✗ Slow multi-tab entry form |
| Dynamic UPI QR on Receipts | ✓ Included on 2" & 3" thermal slips | ✗ Requires third-party payment gateway | ✗ Add-on payment integration | ✗ Static QR code only |
| Free Online Ordering Store | ✓ Included (0% commission) | ✗ Expensive add-on module | ✗ Paid add-on widget | ✗ Not available |
| Multi-Unit Stock & Inventory | ✓ Batch, expiry, & low-stock alerts | ✓ Advanced recipe inventory | ✓ Add-on module | ✓ Basic inventory |
| Bluetooth Thermal Printing | ✓ Instant wireless pairing | ✗ Complex LAN driver setup | ✗ Requires Windows print service | ✓ Supported on Android |
Why Merchants Switch from Posist to OwnStore
💰 Zero Subscription Overhead
Avoid paying ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 every single year for POS software. OwnStore gives you a 100% free permanent tier for up to 100 bills every month, and affordable ₹299/mo scaling with zero annual lock-in.
📱 Use Your Existing Phones & Tablets
No need to purchase expensive proprietary touchscreen POS machines or bulky Windows servers. Open OwnStore in any web browser on your existing Android phone, iPad, or laptop and start billing immediately.
⚡ 15-Second High-Speed Checkout
Designed for busy counters during peak rush hours. Tap menu categories, select item variants, apply discounts, and generate thermal receipts with instant barcode scanning in under 15 seconds.
💳 Dynamic UPI Payment QR Codes
Eliminate manual entry mistakes and card machine fees. OwnStore automatically prints a dynamic UPI payment QR on thermal slips with the exact total amount. Customers scan and pay instantly with GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm.
🛒 100% Free Online Storefront
Stop paying 20% to 30% aggregator commissions. OwnStore automatically builds a branded online ordering store for your shop. Share your link on WhatsApp and Google Maps for direct customer orders at 0% platform commission.
🧾 WhatsApp Digital Invoices
Save money on thermal paper rolls and delight your customers. Send crisp, professional digital GST invoices directly to customer WhatsApp numbers with a single tap at checkout.
📦 Smart Stock & Inventory Management
Track multi-unit items (kg, grams, pieces, packs), monitor raw material usage, receive automated low-stock warnings, and prevent stock shrinkage across all your sales channels.
🔒 Secure Cloud Backup & Multi-Till Sync
Never worry about hardware crashes or hard drive failures. All your sales, khata ledgers, customer directories, and GST reports are encrypted and synced to secure cloud servers 24/7.
Explore OwnStore Industry Solutions
OwnStore provides specialized feature sets tailored for diverse retail and food businesses across India:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main difference between OwnStore and Posist (Restroworks)?
Posist (now Restroworks) is an enterprise cloud POS platform primarily designed for large restaurant chains that charges expensive recurring annual subscriptions (₹20,000 to ₹50,000+ per outlet per year) with complex onboarding, proprietary setup requirements, and hefty add-on costs for billing hardware integrations. OwnStore is a modern 100% cloud-based POS and GST billing software that runs in any browser on any phone, tablet, laptop, or PC with a permanent free tier (100 bills/month free forever), zero hardware lock-in, 15-second counter checkout, dynamic UPI payment QR codes on thermal slips, and an integrated zero-commission digital store.
Does Posist charge recurring annual subscription fees compared to OwnStore?
Yes. Posist / Restroworks requires mandatory recurring annual subscriptions ranging from ₹20,000 to over ₹50,000 per outlet per year, often billed upfront with annual lock-in contracts. In contrast, OwnStore offers a permanent 100% free plan for up to 100 bills every month with zero credit card required. For high-volume outlets needing unlimited billing, OwnStore plans start at just ₹299/month with flexible cancellation and zero annual lock-in.
Can I run OwnStore on my existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop without buying expensive POS hardware?
Yes. OwnStore runs natively in any standard web browser across Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Windows laptops, and touchscreen desktop POS terminals. You do not need to buy expensive proprietary terminal hardware or dedicated industrial servers. You can easily connect standard Bluetooth or USB thermal receipt printers directly.
How does online ordering work in OwnStore compared to Posist?
While Posist charges separate integration fees and setup costs for online ordering modules, OwnStore automatically generates a branded digital storefront for your business at zero extra cost. You can share your direct shop link on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google Business Profile, enabling local customers to browse items, check live stock, and place direct pickup or delivery orders with 0% platform commissions.
Can OwnStore generate dynamic UPI payment QR codes on thermal receipts?
Yes. Every 2-inch and 3-inch thermal slip, as well as digital WhatsApp invoices generated by OwnStore, prints an instant dynamic UPI QR code encoded with your merchant VPA and the exact invoice total. Customers scan and pay in seconds using GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm, accelerating counter checkout speed.
Can I easily migrate my menu, products, and inventory from Posist to OwnStore?
Yes. You can export your catalog, categories, pricing, taxes, and barcode lists from Posist or Excel/CSV and import them into OwnStore in less than 60 seconds using our automated bulk inventory import utility.