Updated 17 October 2026 · By Ashok Sachdev · Competitor prices and features as listed on vendor pages in September and October 2026, excluding GST
Quick answer
The best billing software for a supermarket in India lets several counters bill at once by barcode, applies offers automatically, tracks thousands of items with batch and expiry, handles box-to-piece units and gives GST reports by HSN. RichPOS does this for packaged-goods supermarkets from ₹99/month for the first 3 months, then ₹199/month or ₹2,000/year with multiple stores included; if you sell a lot of loose goods by weight or need offline billing, Vyapar lists weighing-scale support and offline mode.
A supermarket is a kirana store at a bigger scale: more counters, more items, more offers, more staff and more stock loss to watch. The software decision is mostly about speed at the counter and control behind it. This guide compares the options Indian supermarket owners shortlist, with an honest view of where each fits.
What a supermarket needs from billing software
| Need | Why it matters | RichPOS |
|---|
| Multi-counter billing | Two to five counters bill at the same time on one stock | Yes, staff users bill in parallel |
| Barcode-first checkout | Scanning is the only way to keep a queue moving | Yes, plus label printing |
| Automatic offers | Buy X get Y, bill % off and combo offers without cashier maths | Yes |
| Loyalty and gift vouchers | Bring repeat families back | Yes |
| Batch and expiry | Dairy, packaged food and personal care expire | Yes, oldest expiry sells first (FEFO) |
| Box to piece units | Buy by the carton, sell by the piece | Yes |
| Weighing scale | Loose produce, staples and dry fruits by weight | No |
| Offline billing | Billing continues if the internet drops | No, needs internet |
| Stock audit and reorder | Count by scanning, see short and excess, send reorder lists | Yes |
| Day close and staff control | Cash count per counter, staff sales, discount limits, activity log | Yes |
| GST reports | GSTR-1 and HSN-wise sales and purchase reports for the CA | Yes |
Price comparison
| Software | Listed price (excl. GST) | Free option | As listed |
|---|
| RichPOS | ₹99/month for 3 months, then ₹199/month; or ₹2,000/year. Multiple stores and warehouses included | 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, Silver ₹13,900, Gold ₹26,000; ₹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; plans and offers change. For a supermarket, count the price of the plan that covers all your counters and users, not the entry plan.
Which software fits which supermarket?
RichPOS: packaged-goods supermarkets with several counters and staff
Every counter bills by barcode on the same live stock. Automatic offers (bill % off, buy X get Y), loyalty points and gift vouchers apply at billing. Batch and expiry tracking sells the earliest-expiring batch first, and unit conversion keeps carton and piece stock right. Stock Audit counts the shop by scanning and shows short and excess at purchase value; the Reorder page lists items at or below their alert level by supplier, ready to send on WhatsApp. Day close with cash count, staff-wise sales, discount limits by role and an activity log give the owner control without standing at the counter. Branches and godowns run on one plan. See RichPOS for kirana and grocery stores.
Where it does not fit: RichPOS does not connect to a weighing scale and needs internet. A supermarket with a big loose fruit, vegetable or staples section that weighs at the counter should test this carefully, or choose software with scale support.
Vyapar: stores that need a weighing scale, offline billing or a free start
Vyapar lists weighing-machine, cash-drawer and multi-counter support on its POS page, plus offline billing that syncs later, e-invoices and e-way bills. For a supermarket that weighs loose goods at the counter, these matter. We could not find automatic buy-X-get-Y offers, gift vouchers or day close on its public pages in October 2026. See RichPOS vs Vyapar.
Marg ERP: large stores and distributors already on Marg
Marg is a desktop ERP with a large support network, strong in FMCG and distribution. Each extra user or company adds ₹3,000, which counts with several counters. See Marg alternatives.
myBillBook and Zoho Inventory
myBillBook lists its POS billing screen and loyalty on the top Pro Max plan, with 3 users plus 1 CA; check that the user count covers every counter. Zoho Inventory is built for online and marketplace orders; its free plan's 50 orders a month is far below a supermarket's volume. See the comparison page.
GST at a supermarket counter
A supermarket bill mixes many rates. From 22 September 2025, loose grains, flour and dal are 0% and 5% when pre-packaged and labelled; oil, sugar, tea, biscuits, namkeen, soap and shampoo are 5%; detergents and cleaning products are 18%; and aerated cold drinks are 40%. Save the HSN and rate on every item once and keep loose and packed versions as separate items. Full list: GST on grocery items and the kirana item list with GST rates.
Setting up a supermarket in RichPOS
- Start the free trial; add your store, GSTIN and bill layout.
- Import your item list from Excel with barcode, HSN, GST rate, MRP and sale price.
- Set unit conversions for carton-to-piece items and low-stock alert quantities for fast movers.
- Create a user for each cashier with a role and a maximum discount.
- Set up running offers and loyalty points.
- Bill by scanning at each counter; close each day with a cash count.
- Do a monthly stock audit by scanning and send reorder lists to suppliers.
For stock loss control, read inventory shrinkage and cashier theft signs.
Bottom line
For a barcode-driven supermarket with several counters, the deciding features are parallel billing, automatic offers, expiry control and staff checks. If weighing at the counter or offline billing is essential, weigh that first. Load a week of real items into the RichPOS free trial and run one counter on it before you decide, or see pricing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best billing software for a supermarket in India?
For a packaged-goods supermarket with several counters, choose software with parallel barcode billing, automatic offers, loyalty, batch and expiry, unit conversion, stock audit and staff controls. RichPOS covers these from ₹99/month for the first 3 months, then ₹199/month or ₹2,000/year, after a 30-day free trial. If you weigh loose goods at the counter or need offline billing, Vyapar lists weighing-scale support and offline mode.
Can RichPOS run multiple billing counters in a supermarket?
Yes. Staff users bill in parallel on the same stock, each with their own login and role, and day close counts cash per counter. Multiple stores and warehouses are included in every paid plan.
Does RichPOS support a weighing scale?
No. RichPOS does not connect to weighing scales. Loose goods have to be weighed first and the quantity entered on the bill. Supermarkets that sell a lot by weight at the counter should consider software with scale support.
Does supermarket billing software work offline?
Some does. RichPOS is cloud software and needs an internet connection. Vyapar lists offline billing that syncs later. If your connection drops often, keep a backup connection or choose an offline-capable app.
How much does supermarket billing software cost in India?
As listed by vendors (excluding GST): RichPOS ₹99/month for 3 months then ₹199/month, or ₹2,000/year (October 2026); Vyapar Silver ₹3,959/year, Gold ₹4,319/year (October 2026); Marg ERP Nano ₹5,550 to Gold ₹26,000 plus ₹3,000 per extra user (September 2026). Count the plan that covers all your counters.
How do supermarkets handle expiry dates in billing software?
Record the batch and expiry date when stock comes in, and let the software pick the earliest-expiring batch first when you sell (FEFO). RichPOS does this, which helps reduce expired stock on dairy, packaged food and personal care shelves.
