On this page · 7 sections
- What a sports shop needs from billing software
- Price comparison
- Which software fits which sports shop?
- GST on sports items (from 22 September 2025)
- Setting up a sports shop in RichPOS
- Frequently asked questions
- Bottom line
Updated 18 October 2026 · By Ashok Sachdev · Competitor prices and features as listed on vendor pages in September and October 2026, excluding GST; GST rates from Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), in force 22 September 2025
Quick answer
The best billing software for a sports shop in India keeps size and colour variants of shoes and jerseys in separate stock, prints barcode labels, applies the right GST per item (5% on bats, balls and rackets, 18% on gym equipment, and price-based rates on shoes and clothing) and handles bulk orders from schools and academies with quotations and B2B bills. RichPOS covers these from ₹99/month for the first 3 months, then ₹199/month or ₹2,000/year; if you need offline billing, Vyapar lists it.
A sports shop mixes three kinds of stock: equipment (bats, rackets, balls), sizes (shoes, jerseys, gloves) and big-ticket gym items, with bulk orders from schools and academies at the start of each season. That mix decides the software. This guide compares the options on those needs.
What a sports shop needs from billing software
| Need | Why it matters | RichPOS |
|---|
| Size and colour variants | Shoes in sizes 6–11, jerseys S–XXL | Yes, variants with separate stock |
| Barcode labels | Many items come without a scannable code | Yes, label printing from the app |
| GST rate per item | 5%, 18% and price-based rates on one bill | Yes, HSN and GST rate on each item |
| School and academy orders | Quote for 40 kits, bill on delivery | Yes, quotation to bill; part payments and dues |
| B2B bills | Registered clubs and academies claim credit | Yes, buyer GSTIN on bill; GSTR-1 B2B split |
| Season offers | Cricket season, school reopening | Yes, bill % off and buy X get Y |
| Exchanges for size | Wrong shoe size comes back | Yes, returns correct stock |
| Offline billing | Billing during internet outages | No, needs internet |
Price comparison
| Software | Listed price (excl. GST) | Free option | As listed |
|---|
| RichPOS | ₹99/month for 3 months, then ₹199/month; or ₹2,000/year | 30-day free trial, no card | October 2026 |
| Vyapar | Silver ₹3,959/year, Gold ₹4,319/year (Desktop + Mobile) | Free plan | October 2026 |
| myBillBook | Plus ₹3,490/year, Pro ₹3,990/year, Pro Max from ₹570/month billed yearly | Free trial on the mobile app | October 2026 |
| Marg ERP | Nano ₹5,550, Basic ₹10,300; ₹3,000 per extra user or company | Demo on request | September 2026 |
| Zoho Inventory | Standard ₹999/month billed yearly | Free plan: 50 orders/month, 1 user | September 2026 |
Check each vendor's site before buying; prices and plans change.
Which software fits which sports shop?
RichPOS: sports shops with sizes, offers and academy orders
Create each shoe or jersey once and add sizes and colours as variants, so stock shows exactly which size is left. Print labels, bill by scan, and let size exchanges go back into stock. For a school order, send a quotation, convert it to a bill on delivery and record payments as they come. Loyalty points bring back players who buy every season. See size and colour variants and printing barcode labels.
Vyapar: when you need offline billing, e-way bills or a free start
Vyapar lists offline billing, e-invoices and e-way bills (10 e-way bills a month on Silver, unlimited on Gold) and a free plan. It is the safer pick if your internet is unreliable. See RichPOS vs Vyapar.
Zoho Inventory: shops selling on several online channels
Zoho Inventory suits multi-channel online sellers; its free plan allows 50 orders a month and 1 user. See Zoho Inventory alternatives.
GST on sports items (from 22 September 2025)
| Item | GST | Source |
|---|
| Sports goods: bats, balls, rackets, shuttlecocks (HSN 9506) | 5% (was 12%) | Notification 9/2025, Sch. I, S. No. 499 |
| Gym and general exercise equipment | 18% | Sch. II, S. No. 619 |
| Chess, carrom, playing cards, board games (9504) | 5% (was 12%) | Sch. I, S. No. 498 |
| Sports shoes up to ₹2,500 a pair | 5% | Sch. I, S. No. 392 |
| Sports shoes above ₹2,500 a pair | 18% | Sch. II, S. No. 203 |
| Bicycles, not motorised | 5% (was 12%) | Sch. I, S. No. 456 |
Jerseys and track pants follow the clothing rule (5% up to ₹2,500 a piece, 18% above); see GST on clothes. Item pages: GST on sports goods, footwear, bicycles.
Setting up a sports shop in RichPOS
- Start the free trial and import items with brand, HSN, GST rate and MRP.
- Add size and colour variants to shoes, jerseys and gloves.
- Print barcode labels for items without one.
- Save schools, clubs and academies as customers with GSTIN if registered.
- Set season offers before the cricket season and school reopening.
Bottom line
A sports shop needs clean size-wise stock, correct item-wise GST and an easy way to quote and bill season orders. Add your top brands and sizes to the RichPOS free trial and run one week of counter billing on it. Compare all options on the comparison page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best billing software for a sports shop in India?
Choose software with size and colour variants, barcode labels, item-wise GST, quotations for school and academy orders and B2B bills. RichPOS does this from ₹99/month for the first 3 months, then ₹199/month or ₹2,000/year. If you need offline billing, Vyapar lists it.
What is the GST on cricket bats, balls and rackets?
Sports goods under HSN 9506 such as bats, balls and rackets are at 5% from 22 September 2025, down from 12% (Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate)). Gym and general exercise equipment is at 18%.
How do I track shoe sizes in stock?
Create the shoe once and add each size as a variant with its own stock and barcode. The stock report then shows which sizes are left, and a size exchange puts the returned pair back into stock.
How do I bill a school's bulk order of sports kits?
Send a quotation with the items and quantities, convert it into a bill when the kits are delivered, and record the school's payments against its account. Add the school's GSTIN if it is registered.
Is GST on sports shoes 5% or 18%?
It depends on the price per pair: footwear up to ₹2,500 a pair is at 5% and above ₹2,500 a pair at 18% from 22 September 2025. Set the rate on each item by its selling price.
ASWritten by Ashok SachdevFounder, RichPOS Software, Ahmedabad. We build RichPOS for Indian shops and write these guides from what shop owners ask us every day. Facts on tax rates and prices are dated; confirm GST matters with your CA. Questions? WhatsApp us.
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