Billing software for supermarkets and departmental stores

The billing features that matter for supermarkets and departmental stores, which software handles them, and how to try one free before you pay.

Problems billing software should solve

Hundreds of items with frequent price changes
Several counters billing at the same time
Expiry and slow-moving stock locks up money

Features to look for

Barcode billingPrint barcode labels and bill by scanning, which is faster and avoids picking the wrong item.
Thermal receipt printingPrint small receipts on 2-inch and 3-inch thermal printers at the counter.
Batch and expiry trackingRecord batch number, manufacturing date and expiry date per item and see stock that is close to expiry.
Multiple prices per itemKeep separate retail and wholesale rates for the same item.
Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
Profit and loss reportsProfit and loss, party-wise profit, day book and stock summary reports.

Software for supermarkets and departmental stores

Guides for each product:

Software	Best for
Vyapar Android, Windows and Mac	Shops, traders and distributors who want GST billing, stock and udhaar tracking without learning accounting software.
TallyPrime Windows desktop	Businesses whose accountant or CA manages detailed books, and firms that need deep accounting, payroll and compliance.
Zoho Books Web (cloud), Android and iOS	Service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
myBillBook Android, iOS, web and desktop	Small shops that bill mostly from a phone and want a simple app.
BUSY Windows desktop	Traders, distributors and manufacturers that need detailed inventory and multi-location stock on desktop.
Marg ERP Windows desktop	Pharma and FMCG distributors and larger retailers that need an ERP-style setup.
Odoo Web (cloud or self-hosted), Android and iOS	Growing businesses that want invoicing, inventory, point of sale, purchase and accounting in one connected system.

Supermarkets and departmental stores by city

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Questions people ask

What should billing software for supermarkets and departmental stores have?

Look for barcode billing, thermal receipt printing, batch and expiry tracking, multiple prices per item, stock tracking and profit and loss reports.

Which billing software is best for supermarkets and departmental stores?

For most supermarkets and departmental stores, a billing app such as Vyapar covers these needs at a low yearly price. Larger businesses with an in-house accountant may prefer TallyPrime or BUSY, and growing multi-outlet businesses may look at Odoo.

Can I try before buying?

Yes. Pick a product on this page and request a free demo with items from your own business.