Retail Billing Software. Bill Fast. Track Stock. File GST in One Click.

• Getting Started

  What is retail billing software?

  Retail billing software is point-of-sale software that creates GST-compliant invoices at a shop counter, tracks inventory in real time, manages customer and supplier accounts, and prepares GST returns. Instead of a manual bill book plus a calculator plus a stock register, it puts all three in one connected system. For an Indian retailer that means scanning or searching an item, applying the correct GST slab automatically, taking cash/UPI/card, printing or sending the bill on WhatsApp, and watching the stock and GSTR-1 data update on their own. It runs in the cloud, so the same data is available on a phone, tablet or desktop, and a copy stays backed up even if your device fails.

• Getting Started

  Do I need accounting knowledge to use Accountune?

  No. Accountune is built for shop owners and counter staff, not accountants. If you can use WhatsApp, you can bill on Accountune — most users create their first invoice within 15 minutes of signing up. GST is applied automatically by HSN code, so you never type a tax rate. The interface is available in Hindi and English. For anything you're unsure about, there are free video tutorials and support in both languages. The deeper accounting — ledgers, GSTR-1/3B data, profit reports — is generated in the background as you bill, so you get accountant-grade output without having to think like an accountant.

• Billing, GST & Barcode

  How fast can I generate an invoice?

  You can create a complete GST invoice in under 10 seconds. Search the product by name or scan its barcode, set the quantity, choose the payment mode (cash, UPI, card or split), and print on A4 or a thermal printer — or send it straight to the customer's WhatsApp. Saved shortcuts and barcode scanning are what make this fast during a rush hour, when a manual bill or a slow POS would cost you the line behind the counter. Sandeep Agarwal, who runs a garments shop in Delhi, cut his billing time by about 60% in the first month, mostly by removing manual GST maths and totalling.

• Billing, GST & Barcode

  Is Accountune fully GST compliant?

  Yes. Accountune automatically calculates CGST, SGST and IGST based on the item's HSN code and the customer's location — IGST applies for out-of-state sales, CGST plus SGST for within-state. It prepares GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (summary) data as you bill, so the return is mostly ready when filing day comes. HSN and SAC codes are auto-assigned. For businesses above the ₹5 crore turnover threshold, it generates e-invoices with an IRN that integrates with the government IRP portal, as required by CBIC rules. GST rate changes announced by the government are updated in the software, so your billing stays current without manual edits.

• Billing, GST & Barcode

  Does it support barcode scanning and thermal printers?

  Yes. Connect any standard USB or wireless barcode scanner and Accountune adds the scanned item to the invoice instantly — no setup beyond plugging it in. For printing, it supports both regular A4 printers and thermal receipt printers, which most retail counters prefer for speed and cost. You can also choose from 30+ invoice templates, add your shop logo, and customise which fields appear. Barcode billing is one of the biggest time-savers for shops with hundreds of SKUs, like hardware, garments and supermarkets, because staff don't have to search or type product names during a busy counter.

• Billing, GST & Barcode

  Dukaan pe barcode machine lagani padegi kya billing fast karne ke liye?

  Zaroori nahi, par helpful hai. Aap item naam se search karke bhi bill bana sakte ho. Agar SKU zyada hain — garments, hardware, supermarket — to koi bhi USB ya wireless barcode scanner plug karo, setup ke bina chal jaata hai. Scan karte hi item bill mein aa jaata hai, aur rush hour mein yahi sabse zyada time bachata hai. Chhoti dukaan jisme 50–100 items hain, wahan naam se search bhi kaafi tez rehta hai.

• Stock & Expiry

  How does automatic inventory tracking work?

  Billing and inventory are a single system in Accountune, so they can't drift apart. Every time you cut a bill, the stock quantity for those items drops in real time. Every time you record a purchase, it goes up. You always see the live stock level without manual counting at month-end. You can set a minimum level for each item — say 12 units of a fast-mover — and get an automatic low-stock alert before you run out, not after a customer asks for something you can't supply. For shops with stock in a godown plus the counter, you can track each location separately and move stock between them.

• Stock & Expiry

  Does it handle expiry dates and batch numbers?

  Yes, which matters for groceries, medical stores and cosmetics. Accountune lets you record batch numbers and expiry dates against stock, and it alerts you for items approaching expiry so you can sell or return them before they become a loss. Medical store owners use this with FEFO (first-expiry-first-out) logic to clear short-dated stock first. Meena Joshi, who runs a medical store in Pune, moved to zero expiry losses after switching, because the alerts surfaced batches she would otherwise have missed in a manual register. For non-perishable retail, you can simply leave the batch/expiry fields off.

• Udhaar & Payments

  Can I track customer udhaar and pending payments?

  Yes. For regulars and wholesale buyers who take goods on credit, Accountune keeps a per-customer udhaar khata with the amount, the date, and a due date. You can set a credit limit per customer. When an amount goes overdue, the software sends an automatic WhatsApp reminder, so collection happens without the awkward in-person follow-up. You also get an outstanding-payments dashboard showing exactly who owes how much and for how long. This is one of the most common reasons retail shops switch from a register — a diary records the udhaar but never reminds you about it, so old dues quietly become losses.

• Udhaar & Payments

  Can I accept multiple payment modes?

  Yes. Accountune records cash, UPI, debit and credit cards, net banking and wallets, and it handles split payments on a single bill — for example ₹500 in cash and the rest on UPI. Each payment mode is tracked separately, so your day-end tally and cash drawer reconcile cleanly. This matters in 2026 India, where UPI now processes close to ₹30 lakh crore in a single month (₹29.90 lakh crore in May 2026, NPCI), and a typical counter sees a mix of cash and digital in the same hour. Recording the exact mode on each invoice also makes your bank reconciliation and GST reporting accurate at the end of the month.

• Users, Branches & Devices

  How is cloud billing better than desktop-only software?

  Desktop-only software lives on one computer. If that machine fails or is stolen, you can lose years of billing records, and you can't check your shop from home. Cloud-based retail billing stores your data on secure servers (Accountune uses AWS India data centres with hourly backups) and lets you log in from any device with one account. You can open a second billing counter on a tablet using the same live inventory, and your CA can view your books remotely for filing. The trade-off is that you need an internet connection for full features, though the mobile app keeps a limited offline mode that syncs once you're back online.

• Users, Branches & Devices

  Can multiple staff use it with different access levels?

  Yes. You can add multiple users — up to 5 on the Pro plan — each with role-based permissions. Billing staff can create invoices but cannot open profit-and-loss reports, change pricing, or see sensitive financial data; only the owner or manager gets full access. Every invoice is tagged to the user who created it, and a complete activity log records who did what. You also get staff-wise sales reports to see individual performance. This solves a common worry for shop owners — letting staff bill freely while keeping the money side and the margins private to the owner.

• Users, Branches & Devices

  Can I use Accountune on multiple billing counters or branches?

  Yes. The Growth and Pro plans support multiple counters and branches, all working off the same live inventory and customer database, so there's no double-selling or data mismatch between counters. On Pro you also get multi-location and multi-GSTIN, which lets you manage separate branches — each with its own GST number — inside one account, with a central view across them. Because the data is in the cloud, a counter on a tablet, the owner's phone, and the back-office desktop all see the same numbers in real time. This is what lets a shop add a second counter during festive season without setting up a separate system.

• Users, Branches & Devices

  What happens if my internet goes down?

  The Accountune mobile app has a limited offline mode that lets you view data and create invoices when the connection drops; once the internet is back, everything syncs automatically. For continuous counter operation, especially in areas with patchy connectivity, we recommend a backup connection like a mobile hotspot. Your data is never only on the device — it's backed up hourly on AWS India cloud servers — so even a power cut or a device failure during offline use doesn't risk your records. For most urban and tier-2 retail shops with a steady connection, offline mode is a safety net rather than a daily need.

• Pricing & Migration

  How does migration from Tally or Vyapar work?

  Accountune includes free migration help on every paid plan, and the team typically completes it in 24–48 hours. You share your existing data — from Tally, Vyapar, Marg, BUSY, Zoho or a spreadsheet — and the team ports your items, customers and opening balances so you don't start from zero. There's a no-data-loss commitment, and you can run both systems in parallel during the transition if you want to be cautious. Your CA can be given a read-only login (on Growth and Pro) so their workflow doesn't break. The aim is that switching costs you a couple of days of setup, not weeks of re-entry.

• Pricing & Migration

  Can I try Accountune before paying, and is a card needed?

  Yes — you can start a free trial with full feature access, and no credit card is required to begin. You sign up with just a phone number or email, set up your shop, and start billing real invoices to see how it fits your counter. There's also a free personalised demo (15–30 minutes) over WhatsApp at +91 88242 33917 or via accountune.com/demo if you'd prefer a walkthrough first. Pricing is yearly only — ₹799 Lite, ₹1,849 Growth, ₹4,490 Pro — with no hidden setup fees and a 7-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.

• Pricing & Migration

  How much does retail billing software cost in India?

  Prices vary widely. Accountune is ₹799/year (Lite), ₹1,849/year (Growth) and ₹4,490/year (Pro), with all core features included and no per-user surprise on the lower plans. For comparison as of May 2026: Tally Silver is a ₹26,550 one-time licence plus ₹4,500/year TSS; Vyapar's Desktop Silver is around ₹3,420/year; Zoho Books Standard is ₹8,988/year plus GST and charges per organisation; BUSY Saffron is ₹6,999/year. Some apps advertise a very low headline price but gate GST returns, inventory or e-way bills behind higher tiers, so always check what's actually included before comparing. Competitor pricing changes a few times a year — confirm on the vendor's page.

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