OwnStore
- ✓ 100% Free Tier: 100 bills/month free forever
- ✓ Zero Hardware Lock-In: Runs on any phone, tablet, PC
- ✓ 15-Second Counter Checkout: Instant barcode scanning
- ✓ Dynamic UPI QR Codes: Printed directly on thermal slips
- ✓ Free Online Store: Zero-commission digital storefront
- ✓ WhatsApp Digital Invoices: Instant paperless sharing
- ✓ Bluetooth Thermal Printing: 2-inch & 3-inch slips
QueueBuster
- ✗ Expensive recurring annual subscriptions per device
- ✗ Push toward proprietary Android POS hardware terminals
- ✗ Paid add-ons for multi-till sync and advanced modules
- ✗ No permanent free tier (only brief trial)
- ✗ Dedicated online ordering store requires enterprise plan
- ✗ Heavy app size consuming phone memory
Head-to-Head Feature Comparison
| Feature | OwnStore | QueueBuster | Vyapar | Petpooja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Free Tier | ✓ 100 bills/month forever | ✗ 14-day trial only | ✗ Trial only (watermarked) | ✗ No free tier |
| Annual Subscription Cost | ✓ ₹0 (Paid from ₹299/mo) | ₹7,999–₹19,999/yr per POS | ₹3,500–₹6,000/yr per PC | ₹10,000–₹25,000/yr per outlet |
| Hardware Compatibility | ✓ Any phone, tablet, laptop, PC | Primarily Android handhelds | Windows PC & Android | Windows PC terminals |
| Dynamic UPI Payment QR | ✓ Auto-generated on all receipts | ✓ Supported on POS | ✗ Static QR only | ✓ Supported |
| Free Online Ordering Store | ✓ Included (0% commission) | ✗ Paid add-on module | ✗ Limited catalog link | ✗ Add-on fee |
| Multi-Unit Stock & Inventory | ✓ Kg, grams, pieces, batch & expiry | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported | ✓ Recipe inventory |
| Bluetooth Thermal Printing | ✓ Instant wireless pairing (2" & 3") | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported on mobile | ✗ Complex LAN driver setup |
Why Retailers Switch from QueueBuster to OwnStore
💰 Eliminate Per-Device Fees
QueueBuster charges ₹7,999 to ₹19,999 every single year for every billing counter you operate. OwnStore offers a 100% free permanent tier for 100 bills/month, and affordable ₹299/mo scaling with zero annual lock-in.
📱 Use Your Existing Phones & Tablets
No need to purchase expensive proprietary Sunmi or iMin touchscreen Android terminals. 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 product categories, scan barcodes with your smartphone camera, apply item discounts, and generate thermal receipts 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 QueueBuster?
QueueBuster is an Android-focused retail POS app that charges steep recurring annual subscription fees (₹7,999 to ₹19,999+ per device per year) for advanced inventory and cloud features, with paid add-ons for multi-till sync and digital catalogs. OwnStore is a modern 100% cloud-based POS and GST billing software that runs in any browser on any Android phone, iPhone, iPad, 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 a free built-in online ordering store at 0% commission.
Does QueueBuster charge recurring annual subscription fees compared to OwnStore?
Yes. QueueBuster requires mandatory annual subscriptions ranging from ₹7,999/year (Basic) to ₹19,999/year (Enterprise) per POS device. In contrast, OwnStore offers a permanent 100% free plan for up to 100 bills every month with zero credit card required. For growing businesses needing unlimited invoices, OwnStore starts at just ₹299/month with flexible cancellation and zero annual lock-in.
Can I run OwnStore on my existing smartphone, tablet, or PC without buying dedicated POS terminals?
Yes. While QueueBuster often sells proprietary Android handheld POS terminals (like Sunmi or iMin devices), OwnStore runs in any web browser on your existing Android phone, iPhone, iPad, Windows laptop, or desktop computer. You can connect standard Bluetooth or USB thermal receipt printers wirelessly without vendor lock-in.
Does OwnStore include an online ordering store like QueueBuster?
Yes, and it is completely free. OwnStore automatically generates a branded digital catalog and e-commerce storefront for your store with live inventory sync. You can share your custom store link on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google Maps to receive customer orders directly with 0% platform commissions. In QueueBuster, e-commerce integrations and web storefronts require paid enterprise add-ons.
Can OwnStore print dynamic UPI payment QR codes on thermal receipts?
Yes. Every 2-inch and 3-inch thermal receipt, as well as digital WhatsApp bills generated by OwnStore, prints an instant dynamic UPI QR code encoded with your merchant VPA and the exact bill amount. Customers scan and pay instantly using GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm, accelerating counter checkout.
Can I migrate my inventory, barcode catalog, and customer data from QueueBuster to OwnStore?
Yes. You can export your items, categories, barcodes, stock quantities, and customer ledgers from QueueBuster or Excel/CSV and import them into OwnStore in under 60 seconds using our automated bulk inventory import utility.