RichPOS vs Vyapar: which one fits your shop?
Last updated · by Ashok Sachdev
Short answer: Choose Vyapar if you need offline billing, e-invoices, e-way bills, a weighing scale or a free plan. Choose RichPOS if you run a busy retail counter and want barcode billing, automatic offers, loyalty, gift vouchers, day close and staff controls in one ₹2,000-a-year plan. Both make GST bills and export to Tally.
RichPOS and Vyapar side by side
| Feature | RichPOS | Vyapar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and setup | ||
| Listed price | ₹199/month or ₹2,000/year, all features | Free plan; Silver ₹3,959/year, Gold ₹4,319/year (Desktop + Mobile, shown as discounted from ₹7,499 / ₹9,099) |
| Free option | 30-day free trial, no card | Lifetime free plan |
| Runs on | Any browser; Android app | Android, iOS, Windows desktop |
| Offline billing | No | Yes |
| GST and compliance | ||
| GST bills (thermal and A4) | Yes | Yes |
| GSTR-1 / GST reports | Yes | Yes |
| E-invoice | No | Yes |
| E-way bill | No | Yes (10/month Silver, unlimited Gold) |
| Tally | Export (XML or CSV) | Import and export |
| At the counter | ||
| Barcode billing and labels | Yes | Yes |
| Weighing scale | No | Yes |
| Multi-counter billing | Yes, staff users bill in parallel | Yes |
| Batch and expiry | Yes, oldest expiry sells first (FEFO) | Batch numbers and expiry dates listed |
| Customers and marketing | ||
| Loyalty points | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic offers (buy X get Y, bill % off) | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Gift vouchers and credit notes | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Udhaar with WhatsApp reminders | Yes | WhatsApp Connect listed |
| Online store | Catalog with WhatsApp ordering | Online store |
| Owner control | ||
| Day close with cash count | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Staff-wise sales report | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Discount limits by role | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Activity log | Yes | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Multiple stores / companies | Multiple stores and warehouses | 3 companies (Silver), 5 (Gold) |
| AI | ||
| AI on your data | RichPOS AI chat answers from shop data (credits) | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Scan purchase bills | AI purchase bill scan | OCR scanner listed |
Competitor facts as listed on vyaparapp.in/pricing, vyaparapp.in, vyaparapp.in POS billing software and vyaparapp.in batch tracking, October 2026. Prices exclude GST unless the vendor says otherwise. “Not stated” means we could not find it on their public pages, not that it is missing; ask the vendor. RichPOS prices from our pricing page.
Where Vyapar is stronger
- Offline billing. Vyapar lists offline billing that syncs when you are back online. RichPOS needs internet. As listed on vyaparapp.in, October 2026
- E-invoice and e-way bill. Vyapar creates e-invoices and e-way bills (10 e-way bills a month on Silver, unlimited on Gold). RichPOS does not. As listed on vyaparapp.in/pricing, October 2026
- Free plan and phone-first use. Vyapar advertises a lifetime free plan and apps for Android, iOS and Windows desktop. As listed on vyaparapp.in, October 2026
- Weighing scale and hardware. Vyapar lists weighing-machine, cash-drawer and multi-counter support on its POS page. As listed on vyaparapp.in POS billing software, October 2026
- Size of user base. Vyapar says it is trusted by 1.5 crore+ businesses and supports 9+ languages. More users means more YouTube help and more local resellers. As listed on vyaparapp.in retail billing software, October 2026
Where RichPOS fits better
RichPOS is built for the retail billing counter. Every plan includes:
- Barcode billing and barcode label printing
- Automatic offers: bill % off and buy X get Y
- Loyalty points, gift vouchers and credit notes
- Day close with cash count, staff-wise sales report and activity log
- Discount limits by staff role
- Customer udhaar with WhatsApp payment reminders
- Online catalog with WhatsApp ordering
- Tally export (XML or CSV) and GSTR-1 reports for your CA
- RichPOS AI chat on your shop data and AI scan of purchase bills
- Multiple stores and warehouses on one plan
Not for you if: RichPOS needs an internet connection (no offline billing), does not generate e-invoices (IRN) or e-way bills, and does not connect to weighing scales.
Who should choose what
Internet is patchy at your shop
VyaparYou need e-way bills or e-invoices
VyaparYou sell loose items on a weighing scale
VyaparYou want to start free on your phone
VyaparBarcode counter with staff, offers and loyalty
RichPOSTwo or more stores at one price
RichPOSCommon questions
Which is better, RichPOS or Vyapar?
It depends on how you sell. Vyapar is better for offline billing, e-way bills, e-invoices, weighing scales and a free start. RichPOS is better for a busy retail counter with barcode billing, staff, offers, loyalty, gift vouchers and day close, at ₹2,000 a year.
What is the price difference between RichPOS and Vyapar?
RichPOS is ₹199 a month or ₹2,000 a year with all features. In October 2026 Vyapar listed Silver at ₹3,959 a year and Gold at ₹4,319 a year for Desktop + Mobile, plus a free plan. Prices change, so check both sites.
Does Vyapar have features RichPOS does not?
Yes. Vyapar lists offline billing, e-invoices, e-way bills, weighing-scale integration, an iOS app and a free plan. RichPOS has none of these today.
Does RichPOS have features Vyapar does not?
We could not find automatic buy-X-get-Y offers, gift vouchers, day close, role discount limits or AI chat on your shop data on Vyapar's public pages in October 2026. Ask Vyapar directly if one of these matters to you.
Can both export to Tally?
Yes. RichPOS exports to Tally in XML or CSV. Vyapar lists Tally import and export.
Which is better for a clothing shop?
For a clothing shop that bills by scanning tags, runs festive offers and gives exchange credit notes, RichPOS fits well. If the shop also sends goods to other states and needs e-way bills, Vyapar covers that.
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