An honest, detailed head-to-head comparison of Vyapar and OwnStore: pricing per plan, feature-by-feature breakdown, migration ease, and pros/cons — so you can pick the right billing software for your shop.
Both apps handle GST billing and inventory well. The real differences show up in pricing structure, online selling, and how many devices/businesses you can run on one account.
Everything OwnStore includes that you'll be comparing against Vyapar's feature set.
CGST/SGST/IGST auto-calculated on every invoice based on place of supply — fully GST compliant.
One-click GST return-ready reports so filing takes minutes, not hours, every month.
Real-time stock tracking with automatic low-stock alerts so you never run out of fast-moving items.
Scan barcodes with your phone camera to bill and update stock in seconds — no extra hardware needed.
Fast touchscreen billing built for counters — quick item search, quantity edit, and instant checkout.
Every account gets a free storefront at yourname.ownstore.app so customers can order online — Vyapar has no equivalent.
Run several shops or brands from one login at no extra cost — Vyapar charges per additional business.
Your billing data syncs automatically across devices, with nothing to install or back up manually.
Every core billing, GST, inventory, and business feature compared side by side across OwnStore, Vyapar, Tally Prime, and Busy Accounting.
| Feature | OwnStore | Vyapar | Tally Prime | Busy Accounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan (no expiry) | ✓ 100 invoices/mo | ✗ 7-day trial only | ✗ Trial only | ✗ Trial only |
| GST Billing (CGST/SGST/IGST) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B Reports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-Way Bill Generation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | △ Add-on |
| Built-in Online Store | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Barcode Scanner | ✓ ML Kit (phone camera) | ✓ Needs scanner | △ Add-on | ✓ Needs scanner |
| POS Billing (touchscreen) | ✓ | ✓ | △ Basic | ✓ |
| Multi-Business (1 login) | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid add-on | △ Separate licenses | △ Separate licenses |
| Cloud Access / Any Device | ✓ Native | △ Limited cloud backup | △ TallyPrime Server addon | △ Limited |
| WhatsApp Invoice Sharing | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | △ Basic |
| Offline Billing | △ Cached, needs sync | ✓ Strong offline | ✓ Fully offline | ✓ Fully offline |
| Restaurant / Café Mode (KOT) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ease of Setup | ✓ ~10 min, no install | △ App install required | ✗ Steep learning curve | ✗ Steep learning curve |
| Mobile-First Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Desktop-first | △ Desktop-first |
| API / Integrations | ✓ Paid plans | ✗ | ✓ Limited | △ Limited |
Indicative pricing as of 2026. Always check the vendor's site for current rates, but the structure below reflects the typical published plans.
Note: Vyapar, Tally, and Busy pricing shown are their commonly published India rates and may vary by offer, GST, and edition. OwnStore's free plan has no time limit, unlike Vyapar's 7-day trial.
One of the biggest hesitations shop owners have is "will I lose my data if I switch?" Here's what the move actually looks like.
Go to Vyapar → Reports → Export and download your Items, Parties, and Opening Stock as Excel/CSV files.
In OwnStore, go to Settings → Import Data and upload the same files. Products, prices, and customer contacts map automatically.
Confirm opening stock quantities and GST rates match, then set your invoice number series to continue where you left off.
Most shops complete the full switch in under 30 minutes. Email [email protected] for free hands-on migration help.
Both apps satisfy Indian GST compliance requirements, but the day-to-day experience differs.
Vyapar was one of the earliest mobile-first GST billing apps in India, and it shows in how mature its tax engine is — CGST/SGST/IGST splits, HSN/SAC code lookup, and GSTR-1/GSTR-3B report generation are all well tested across thousands of businesses. OwnStore was built more recently on the same compliance foundation, so invoice formats, tax calculation, and GST return-ready reports match Vyapar feature-for-feature. The difference shows up after the invoice is generated: OwnStore automatically links every GST invoice to your online storefront order history, so a sale made online and a sale made at the counter both flow into the same GSTR reports without manual reconciliation. Vyapar has no online store, so if a shop owner also sells on WhatsApp or Instagram, those orders have to be entered into Vyapar by hand.
On inventory, Vyapar offers batch and expiry tracking useful for pharmacies and FMCG resellers, and OwnStore matches this with low-stock alerts, barcode scanning via phone camera (no separate scanner hardware needed), and batch/expiry tracking for perishable and medical stock. Where OwnStore pulls ahead is barcode capture — Vyapar typically expects a dedicated USB or Bluetooth barcode scanner for fast entry, while OwnStore uses ML Kit to read barcodes directly through a phone's camera, which lowers the hardware cost for a small shop to zero.
For businesses that operate more than one shop or brand — a common pattern among Indian kirana and retail chains — Vyapar requires a separate paid license or add-on per business. OwnStore includes multi-business management in every plan, including the free tier, so a shop owner running two locations does not pay twice just to see both sets of books from one login.
A quick decision guide based on what matters most to your business.
You want to accept online orders, run multiple businesses from one account, or need your team to bill from phones, laptops, or a shared counter device without extra license fees.
Your shop has unreliable or no internet most days and you need billing to work fully offline every single time, with no dependency on cloud sync.
You're a new or small business that wants to test GST billing software without paying anything upfront — OwnStore's free plan never expires, unlike Vyapar's 7-day trial.
You've already invested years of transaction history in Vyapar and don't plan to sell online — sticking with a familiar tool may be less disruptive short-term.
An honest look at where each app wins and where it falls short.
If your shop wants to start taking online orders, run more than one business, or work from a phone, laptop, or shared counter device without extra fees, OwnStore is the stronger long-term choice — and you can try the core features free with no expiry. If your business genuinely needs uninterrupted offline billing with poor or no internet connectivity and doesn't need an online store, Vyapar remains a dependable option. For most retail, kirana, and service businesses in 2026 that want to grow online alongside offline billing, OwnStore offers more value per rupee.
Everything you need to know when comparing Vyapar and OwnStore.
For most small and growing retail businesses, OwnStore is the better choice because it includes a built-in online storefront, free multi-business support, and a more generous free plan (100 invoices/month vs a 7-day trial). Vyapar is a solid choice if you need strong fully-offline desktop billing and do not need an online store. Your best fit depends on whether online orders and cloud access matter to your business.
Yes, in most cases. OwnStore's free plan (100 invoices/month, GST billing, inventory) has no time limit, while Vyapar's free tier is a 7-day trial after which you must buy the Silver plan at ₹1,299/year (single device) or Gold at ₹3,499/year (multi-device). OwnStore's paid plans start lower and include the online store and multi-business support that Vyapar charges extra for.
Export your Items, Parties (customers/suppliers), and opening stock from Vyapar as Excel/CSV files (Vyapar > Reports > Export), then import them into OwnStore from Settings > Import Data. Most shops complete migration in under 30 minutes. Email [email protected] if you want the OwnStore team to do the import for you at no cost.
Yes. OwnStore generates GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready reports, auto-calculates CGST/SGST/IGST, supports HSN/SAC codes, and can generate e-way bills — matching Vyapar on all core GST compliance features.
Vyapar has stronger offline support since it was originally built as a desktop/mobile-first offline app. OwnStore is cloud-first with an Android app that caches recent data for basic offline billing, but it syncs and works best with an internet connection. If your shop has unreliable internet and you need complete offline billing every day, Vyapar may suit you better; if you want online orders and access from any device, OwnStore is the stronger pick.
No. Vyapar is a billing and accounting app only — it has no e-commerce or online ordering feature. OwnStore gives every business a free storefront at yourname.ownstore.app where customers can browse products and place orders directly, which is one of the biggest differentiators between the two apps.
Both are designed for non-accountants and small shop owners. Vyapar has been in the market longer and has more Hindi-language tutorials. OwnStore has a simpler, more modern interface and a guided setup wizard that gets most shops billing within 10 minutes of signup, with no installation required since it runs in the browser and as a lightweight Android app.
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