Purpose-built for Indian hardware merchants, electrical dealers, and paint shops. Decimal unit billing (meters, kg, sqft), GST e-invoicing, contractor udhar khata, and instant WhatsApp bills.
OwnStore combines multi-unit POS billing, contractor credit ledgers, supplier purchase orders, and GST compliance in one lightweight cloud app.
Bill pipes by feet/meters, wire bundles by coil, paint by liters, and screws/fasteners by kg or piece. Automatic decimal price computation.
Track running credit balances for contractors, plumbers, and electricians. Set credit limits and send automated WhatsApp payment reminders with UPI QR codes.
Handle items with 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% GST on the same bill. Print B2B tax invoices with HSN codes or fast thermal delivery challans.
Scan manufacturer barcodes or search instant shorthand codes (e.g. "PVC-4IN", "CABLE-2.5"). Accelerates counter billing during rush hours.
Maintain precise inventory across thousands of SKUs. Automated low-stock alerts notify you when fast-moving items reach minimum order thresholds.
Create purchase orders for distributors, record Goods Received Notes (GRN), and manage supplier credit terms and payment due dates.
Send PDF bills directly to customer WhatsApp numbers to save paper. Works with 2-inch and 3-inch Bluetooth and USB thermal printers.
View daily gross profit, item-wise margins, and export GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B ready reports in one click.
Compare features for hardware, paint, and electrical businesses in India.
| Feature | OwnStore | Vyapar | Tally Prime | Marg ERP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Free Tier | ✓ Yes (100 bills/mo) | ✗ Paid Only | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Multi-Unit & Decimal Conversion | ✓ Instant | ✓ | ✓ Complex Setup | ✓ |
| Contractor WhatsApp Khata | ✓ Auto Reminders | ✓ Manual | ✗ Add-on | ✗ No |
| Mobile + Tablet Cloud Sync | ✓ Built-in Free | ✗ Paid Add-on | ✗ Extra Server | ✗ Desktop only |
| Thermal + A4/A5 Printing | ✓ USB / Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated Free Online Store | ✓ Included Free | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Everything you need to know about OwnStore for hardware and electrical retailers.
Yes. OwnStore provides multi-unit decimal conversion designed for hardware and building material stores. You can bill electrical wires by the meter, PVC pipes by length, nails or screws by weight (kg/grams), and plywood or tiles by square feet with automatic price computation.
Hardware stores frequently sell goods on credit to local contractors, plumbers, and carpenters. OwnStore has a built-in Customer Khata ledger that tracks running balances, project-wise delivery notes, partial cash/UPI settlements, and sends automatic WhatsApp payment reminders with dynamic UPI QR links.
Yes. Hardware and paint stores deal with various GST slabs—such as 18% on tools/fasteners, 28% on paints/varnishes, and 12% on pipes. OwnStore auto-calculates item-wise CGST and SGST (or IGST for inter-state supply) and generates professional B2B or B2C GST invoices with full HSN code breakdowns.
Yes. OwnStore includes full supplier procurement management. You can generate purchase orders for manufacturers (e.g. Astral, Finolex, Asian Paints, Havells), record Goods Received Notes (GRN), track supplier outstanding payables, and auto-update stock levels upon receipt.
Yes. OwnStore supports high-speed thermal receipt printing (2-inch and 3-inch ESC/POS printers via USB or Bluetooth) for quick retail customer checkouts, as well as formal A4 and A5 GST tax invoices with terms & conditions for contractors and B2B buyers.
Yes! OwnStore offers a permanent free tier with 100 free invoices every month, complete inventory tracking, barcode camera scanning, and zero watermarks. No credit card is required to get started.
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