Lightning-fast barcode scanning, school book set bundle billing, multi-tier GST rates (0%, 12%, 18%), and WhatsApp digital receipts in one simple cloud POS.
Handle thousands of small SKUs, seasonal syllabus rushes, and institutional supply orders effortlessly.
Process customer queues rapidly during morning school rushes with full keyboard shortcut support and instantaneous barcode scan lookups.
Bundle grade syllabus sets (textbooks, notebooks, covers, stationery kits) under a single combo SKU that deducts individual items upon checkout.
Automatically calculate 0% tax on educational books, 12% on notebooks, and 18% on pens and desk organizers in a single consolidated invoice.
Sell items in bulk cartons, boxes, or individual pieces (per-pen, per-chart paper, per-eraser) with seamless unit conversion.
Save thermal paper costs and provide modern customer service by dispatching professional PDF invoices directly to customer WhatsApp numbers.
Receive low-inventory notifications ahead of school reopening seasons for fast-moving items like notebooks, exam pads, and art supplies.
Manage bulk institutional credit accounts for local schools, coaching institutes, and corporate offices with automated payment reminder links.
Generate and print custom barcode stickers for unbranded stationery items, novelty toys, and imported pens using any standard thermal label printer.
Compare OwnStore against legacy offline desktop software and complicated ERPs.
| Feature / Capability | OwnStore | Vyapar | Tally Prime | Busy Accounting | MyBillBook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Free Plan | ✔ Yes (100 Free/Mo) | ✘ 7-Day Trial Only | ✘ Expensive License | ✘ Paid Only | ✘ Limited Free Plan |
| School Book Set Bundling | ✔ Native Feature | ✘ Basic Items Only | ✘ Requires Complex BOM | ✘ Complex Config | ✘ Limited Support |
| Dynamic Mixed GST Slabs | ✔ Automatic (0/12/18%) | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported | ✔ Supported |
| Mobile & Cloud Web Access | ✔ Any Browser / Device | ✘ Desktop Sync Lag | ✘ Windows Local Only | ✘ Windows Local Only | ✔ App / Web |
| Direct WhatsApp PDF Invoicing | ✔ 1-Click Free | ✔ Supported | ✘ Requires Plugin | ✘ Requires Addon | ✔ Supported |
| Setup Time & Ease of Use | ✔ 2 Minutes (No Training) | Medium | Steep Learning Curve | Complex Setup | Easy |
Everything you need to know about stationery and bookstore billing.
OwnStore automatically assigns appropriate GST rates per item category: printed textbooks and exercise notebooks (0% Nil-rated or 5% GST), pens, geometry boxes, and art supplies (12% or 18% GST), and luxury gifts/office electronics (18% GST). The system generates a single, combined tax invoice with itemized HSN/SAC breakdowns compliant with GST rules.
Yes! OwnStore includes a powerful Product Bundling / Combo Kit feature. You can create 'Class 5 CBSE Book Set' containing 8 textbooks, 12 notebooks, a geometry box, and label sheets under a single barcode. Scanning the combo barcode automatically deducts each individual component from inventory while billing the bundled set price.
OwnStore is built for ultra-fast retail counter checkout. It supports full keyboard navigation, continuous laser/handheld barcode scanning, quick quantity hotkeys, instant UPI QR code display on customer screens, and 2-inch/3-inch Bluetooth thermal receipt printing in under 3 seconds per invoice.
Yes. OwnStore includes a comprehensive Customer Ledger (Khata / Udhar) module. You can bill institutional clients on credit terms, set credit limits, record partial payments, and send automated WhatsApp payment reminders with instant UPI pay links.
Yes. OwnStore is 100% cloud-based and mobile-responsive. You can run the entire store from an Android phone, iPad, tablet, or Windows desktop computer, using your device camera as a high-speed barcode scanner.
Yes! OwnStore provides a permanent free plan with 100 free GST invoices every month, barcode scanning, thermal printing, and WhatsApp receipts with no credit card required.
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