Built for Indian kirana shops that need fast billing, udhar tracking, barcode scan, inventory alerts, and WhatsApp invoices without ERP complexity.
OwnStore combines billing, stock, and customer management so you can run a store faster and with fewer mistakes.
Bill repeated items quickly, search products instantly, and keep the checkout line moving even during evening rush hours.
Track udhar by customer, see balances at a glance, and collect partial payments without maintaining a separate notebook.
Scan packed goods with a camera or USB scanner so the counter remains fast even when the product list gets large.
Know when fast-moving items are low and avoid lost sales because milk, chips, biscuits, or detergent are out of stock.
Auto-calculate GST and print clean invoices for B2B customers, wholesale buyers, and regular retail bills.
Send receipts and invoices to customers on WhatsApp so they can share them later or keep digital records.
Let nearby customers order from your kirana catalog online and manage fulfillment from the same dashboard.
See daily sales, low-stock items, and top-selling categories so you can reorder smarter and reduce dead stock.
Compare the features that matter most for kirana shops, grocery counters, and small retailers in India.
| Feature | OwnStore | Vyapar | Tally Prime | Busy Accounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✓ Free | ✓ Trial | ✗ Paid only | ✗ Paid only |
| Credit Khata | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode Billing | ✓ Camera + USB | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| GST Invoices | ✓ Auto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Store | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| WhatsApp Bills | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Low Stock Alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi-Business Support | ✓ | ✗ Add-on | ✗ | ✗ |
The real value is not a long feature list. It is lower billing friction, fewer stock surprises, and better visibility into credit customers.
Kirana stores run on speed. A customer may buy bread, milk, shampoo, soap, biscuits, and a few loose items in one visit. A slow billing system increases waiting time and errors. OwnStore keeps the counter fast and the inventory under control without forcing you into a large accounting suite.
It also helps when the shop is busy in the morning or evening. If a product is running low, the team can see it before the shelf is empty. If a regular customer buys on credit, the khata balance is available immediately. If GST needs to be shown on the invoice, it is calculated automatically.
Everything you need to know about using OwnStore for a kirana shop.
Yes. OwnStore is designed for small kirana stores and grocery counters that need fast billing, stock tracking, and simple daily operations without a heavy ERP setup.
Yes. Credit khata is built in. You can record due amounts, partial payments, and customer-wise history without maintaining a separate register.
Yes. You can bill loose items by weight or quantity and combine them with packed items in the same invoice.
Yes. GST is calculated automatically for the invoice, and you can generate clean bills for retail or B2B customers.
Yes. OwnStore includes a storefront so nearby customers can browse products and place orders from your catalog.
Use OwnStore for kirana billing, stock management, and credit khata without committing upfront.
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