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Best inventory management software in India (2027)

Inventory management software sits inside Inventory software, so the shortlist below is drawn from that catalogue and ranked for Indian buyers.

362 products compared172 made in India87 with a free planfrom ₹192/mo

Inventory management software products

ERPNext logo

Frappe Technologies

4.8App Advisor rating

Open-source ERP with accounting, inventory, HR and manufacturing.

FeaturedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Zoho Inventory Plus logo

Zoho Corporation

4.8App Advisor rating

Paid tiers of Zoho Inventory with multi-warehouse.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

₹999/mo

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Vyapar logo

Simply Vyapar Apps

4.8App Advisor rating

Mobile-first GST billing, inventory and accounting app for small traders and shops.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Starts at

₹291/mo

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Marg ERP logo

Marg ERP

4.7App Advisor rating

Billing, inventory and accounting ERP with pharma, FMCG and retail editions.

FeaturedMade in India

Starts at

One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST

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myBillBook logo

FloBiz

4.7App Advisor rating

GST billing and inventory app with e-invoicing, payment reminders and business reports.

RecommendedFeaturedTrending

Starts at

Rs 399/year · Silver (Android app only); excl. GST

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ERPNext Stock logo

Frappe Technologies

4.7App Advisor rating

Stock module in ERPNext.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free (self-hosted) · cloud from Rs 410/mo · Frappe Cloud Sites plan, usage-based, not p…

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Zoho Commerce logo

Zoho Corporation

4.7App Advisor rating

E-commerce platform integrated with Zoho Books and Inventory.

Made in India

Starts at

From ₹99/month (Starter, billed yearly) · Standard ₹599/month yearly or ₹999 monthly; G…

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Browntape logo

Browntape Technologies

4.7App Advisor rating

Multichannel e-commerce order and inventory management.

RecommendedMade in India

Starts at

₹4,000/mo

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Swipe logo

Nextspeed Technologies

4.7App Advisor rating

Simple GST billing and invoicing app with e-invoicing, payment links and inventory.

TrendingMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

₹208/mo

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ProfitBooks logo

ProfitBooks

4.7App Advisor rating

Simple online accounting and invoicing for small businesses with inventory.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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HDPOS Smart logo

Hyper Drive Information Technologies

4.7App Advisor rating

Windows billing and inventory software for retail shops and restaurants.

Made in India

Starts at

₹1,200/mo

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Zoho Finance Plus logo

Zoho Corporation

4.7App Advisor rating

Bundled accounting, invoicing, expense, inventory and subscriptions.

Made in India

Starts at

₹2,599/mo

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EasyEcom logo

EasyEcom

4.6App Advisor rating

Inventory and order management for online sellers.

Made in India

Starts at

Price on request · Quoted after a demo based on orders, SKUs, warehouses, users and mod…

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Zoho Inventory Purchase logo

Zoho Corporation

4.6App Advisor rating

Purchase orders and vendor bills in Zoho Inventory.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

₹999/mo

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Zybra logo

Zybra

4.6App Advisor rating

GST accounting and inventory software for small businesses.

Made in IndiaFree planGST ready

Starts at

Free plan

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Hitech BillSoft logo

Hitech Business Solutions

4.6App Advisor rating

Offline GST billing software for retailers with barcode and inventory.

Made in IndiaGST ready

Starts at

₹3,000/mo

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Zoho Inventory logo

Zoho Corporation

4.6App Advisor rating

Order and stock management across warehouses and sales channels.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

₹999/mo

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Upstox logo

Upstox

4.6App Advisor rating

Discount broking app for stocks, F&O and mutual funds.

RecommendedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Ordoro logo

Ordoro

4.6App Advisor rating

Shipping and inventory.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Rista logo

Rista (DotPe)

4.6App Advisor rating

Restaurant POS and inventory.

TrendingMade in India

Starts at

₹1,500/mo

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What inventory management software should do

  • Multi-location stock tracking
  • Barcode and batch/expiry management
  • Purchase orders and reorder points
  • Marketplace and website sync
  • Stock transfers and audits
  • Serial number tracking
  • Landed cost and valuation
  • Accounting integration

How to choose inventory management software

Decide whether you need batch and expiry tracking (pharma, food) or serial tracking (electronics); not every product does both.

If you sell on Amazon and Flipkart, a marketplace sync that reserves stock in real time is essential.

Check how it integrates with your billing or accounting product; double entry defeats the purpose.

BudgetEntry pricing starts at ₹192/month in this list.

India fit172 of 362 are built in India, with GST and rupee billing handled natively.

Try before you buy87 products have a free plan you can run a real month on.

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Inventory management software — frequently asked questions

Which inventory management software is best in India?+

On App Advisor's ranking, ERPNext, Zoho Inventory Plus, Vyapar lead this list of 362 products. "Best" depends on your size and workflow, so use the shortlist tool with your budget and team size rather than taking a ranking at face value.

How much does inventory management software cost?+

Published pricing in this list starts at ₹192 per month. 87 of the 362 products have a free plan. Products sold only on request show "On request" — we never estimate a price a vendor has not published.

Is there free inventory management software?+

Yes — 87 of the 362 products here have a real free tier, not just a trial. Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limit against your monthly volume before you commit.

Is there inventory management software made in India?+

172 of the 362 products listed are built in India. That usually means GST, TDS and UPI are handled natively, support runs in Indian hours and invoices come in rupees.

What is the best inventory software for a small shop in India?+

Billing apps with built-in stock (Vyapar, myBillBook, Swipe) are enough for one counter; multi-location or online sellers should look at Zoho Inventory, Unicommerce or an ERP.

Can inventory software sync stock with online marketplaces?+

Many Indian inventory tools connect with major marketplaces and your own website, reducing stock after each order and restoring it on cancellation or return. Check how often sync happens, which channels are supported, and whether charges depend on the number of channels or orders. Test sync during your trial with a live order.

How does inventory software track expiry dates?+

Good inventory software records batch numbers with manufacturing and expiry dates at receipt, alerts you before items expire, and suggests picking the earliest-expiry batch first. This matters for pharma, food and FMCG businesses. Check whether batch details appear on sales invoices and returns are traced to the original batch.

Can I manage stock across several godowns?+

Most inventory tools support multiple locations, showing stock separately for each and recording transfers between them. Check whether transfers generate delivery challans or e-way bills, whether bin-level locations are supported inside a warehouse, and whether users can be restricted to specific godowns.

Do I need barcode scanners to use inventory software?+

Not necessarily. Many tools support scanning with a phone camera for low volumes. Dedicated scanners and label printers speed up receiving, picking and audits and reduce errors in high-volume operations. Check that your chosen software supports the label sizes and scanner types you plan to use.

How does inventory software help with stock audits?+

Inventory software can generate count sheets by location, let staff enter counts on mobile, compare them with system stock, and post adjustments with reasons. Cycle counting of fast-moving items between full annual audits keeps figures accurate without closing the warehouse for days.

Can inventory software track goods sent for job work?+

Some Indian inventory tools record material sent to job workers with challans and track goods received back, along with scrap and processing losses. Check whether GST job-work rules and return timelines are supported and whether pending job-work stock appears in reports.

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India buyer's guide

Inventory management software in India: prices, free plans and how to choose

Inventory management software tells an Indian trader, distributor or manufacturer what stock is on hand, in which godown, and what needs reordering. It records purchases, sales, transfers between locations, batches with expiry dates, serial numbers, damaged goods and returns, and values closing stock for the books. For businesses that still rely on a stock register, it replaces guesswork with a figure that should match the shelf.

The better tools cope with multiple warehouses, barcode scanning, reorder levels based on real sales, and live sync with billing, POS and online marketplaces. Weaker ones let stock quietly go negative, cannot trace batches, and drift further from physical counts every month. Accurate quantities, dependable reorder alerts and proper GST documents for goods in transit are what make the software worth using.

Best inventory management software in India: verified comparison

Judge inventory software by how closely its numbers match your racks after a month. Test barcode-based receiving against a purchase order, batch and expiry tracking, transfers between godowns, and a physical audit that posts adjustments with reasons. Reorder suggestions should be based on actual sales velocity, not a fixed minimum alone. Marketplace and POS sync must be quick enough that the last unit is never sold twice.

ProductLowest published priceFree planFree trialDemoGST support
ERPNext logoERPNextMade in India₹410 per site/month (hosting, onwards) source—14 days source——
Zoho Inventory Plus logoZoho Inventory PlusMade in India₹999 per organization/month sourceYes source14 days source——
Vyapar logoVyaparMade in India₹4,399 per year source———Yes source
myBillBook logomyBillBookMade in IndiaNot published——On request sourceYes source
Marg ERP logoMarg ERPMade in India₹5,550 per licence (max 2 users) source——On request sourceYes source
ERPNext Stock logoERPNext StockMade in India₹410 per site/month (hosting, onwards) source—14 days source——
Swipe logoSwipeMade in India₹2,799 per year sourceYes source—On request sourceYes source
ProfitBooks logoProfitBooksMade in India₹2,499 per year sourceYes source——Yes source
HDPOS Smart logoHDPOS SmartMade in IndiaNot published——On request source—
Browntape logoBrowntapeMade in IndiaNot published——On request source—
EasyEcom logoEasyEcomMade in IndiaNot published——On request source—
Zybra logoZybraMade in IndiaNot published——On request sourceYes source
Zoho Finance Plus logoZoho Finance PlusMade in India₹6,999 per organization/month (10 users) source—14 days source——
Zoho Commerce logoZoho CommerceMade in India₹99 per month source—14 days source——

Checked on each vendor's official website (September 2026). A dash means the vendor does not publish it or we could not verify it — not that the feature is missing. Prices exclude GST unless the source says otherwise. App Advisor publishes no user ratings.

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Choosing inventory management software: top picks, Indian options and reviews

Top inventory management software for small business in India

A small trader or shop needs inventory software that updates stock automatically from purchase and sales bills, supports barcode or phone-camera scanning, and warns when fast-moving items run low. A mobile app for checking stock while talking to a supplier is handy. One location, simple item groups and a clear stock summary are enough at first; warehouse bins and complex costing can come later.

Indian inventory management software

Inventory tools built in India usually treat GST as part of stock movement: HSN codes on items, delivery challans for goods sent without sale, e-way bills for inter-branch transfers, and job-work challans for material sent to processors. They handle Indian trade units and alternate units, such as boxes and pieces, and integrate with local marketplaces and billing tools. Credit sales to dealers and scheme-based free goods are common features.

ERPNextZoho Inventory PlusVyaparMarg ERPmyBillBookERPNext StockZoho CommerceBrowntape

Inventory management software reviews in India

App Advisor publishes no user ratings. Inventory complaints elsewhere tend to be about marketplace sync delays, sluggish performance with large catalogues, and batch tracking that breaks on returns. Test each with your own data. The most honest check is to run a physical count at the end of the trial period and compare it with the software's closing stock. How App Advisor rates software.

Inventory management software comparison in India

An inventory comparison should include: number of warehouses and bin locations supported, barcode and QR scanning, batch, serial and expiry tracking, alternate units, reorder levels and suggestions, stock valuation methods such as FIFO or weighted average, transfers with challans and e-way bills, purchase orders and goods receipt, returns and damaged stock, marketplace and POS integration, stock audit tools, reports and accounting integration.

What inventory management software costs in India

Inventory management software price in India

Inventory software in India is priced in several ways: per user, per warehouse or location, by number of SKUs, or by monthly order volume, especially for tools that sync with marketplaces. Some vendors bundle inventory with billing or accounting, while others sell it as a separate module. Marketplace connectors are sometimes charged per channel. Some charge for barcode label designs.

Inventory management software subscription cost in India

Every published plan, its billing term and whether GST is extra is on the inventory management software price list for India, each price linked to the vendor's own pricing page.

Free plans, free trials and demos

Free inventory management software in India

Free inventory plans typically cap the number of items, warehouses and users, and leave out batch and expiry tracking, marketplace sync, purchase orders and detailed reports. They can help a small trader move off a paper register, but check whether stock history and item masters can be exported or carried forward when you outgrow the free tier.

Inventory management software free trial in India

Trial lengths as each vendor states them are listed on the free inventory management software page.

Inventory management software demo in India

Ask the inventory vendor to show a batch with an expiry date moving from receipt to sale, a transfer between godowns with a challan or e-way bill, a customer return going back to stock or to damaged goods, and reorder suggestions based on sales. Ask what happens if stock goes negative, and how marketplace orders are synced and cancelled.

Inventory management software by type of business

Inventory management software for startups in India

7 vendors say on their own websites that they serve this kind of business. The quotes, sources and prices are on the inventory management software for startups in india page.

Inventory management software for MSMEs in India

7 vendors say on their own websites that they serve this kind of business. The quotes, sources and prices are on the inventory management software for msmes in india page.

Inventory management software for manufacturers in India

Manufacturers need inventory software that tracks raw materials, work in progress and finished goods, with bills of material to consume components automatically. Job-work challans, scrap tracking, batch traceability and quality hold areas are key. Integration with production planning and accounting keeps stock valuation correct and avoids shortages on the shop floor. Minimum stock alerts for critical components prevent line stoppages.

  • ERPNext — “Industry Manufacturing Trading & Distribution Retail” source
  • Vyapar — “From neighbourhood shop owners to growing manufacturers” source

Inventory management software for retailers in India

5 vendors say on their own websites that they serve this kind of business. The quotes, sources and prices are on the inventory management software for retailers in india page.

Inventory management software for agencies in India

Most agencies do not hold stock, but event, merchandise and marketing agencies often manage props, printed material, gifting items and client-owned equipment. Inventory software with check-in and check-out, location tracking and costs charged to client projects helps avoid losses between events and billing gaps. Photographs of items at check-out and return help settle disputes about damage with clients and venues.

GST and switching providers

Inventory management software with GST support

6 vendors document GST features (e-invoicing, GSTR reports or GST invoices) on their own sites; each claim and its source is on the inventory management software with GST support page.

Inventory management software alternatives in India

Consider switching inventory software when stock figures rarely match counts, marketplace sync keeps failing, or the tool cannot support new warehouses or channels. Before moving, export item masters with HSN codes, opening stock by location and batch, open purchase and sales orders, and supplier lists. Plan the cutover right after a physical stock audit so opening figures are accurate.

ERPNext alternativesZoho Inventory Plus alternativesVyapar alternativesMarg ERP alternativesmyBillBook alternativesERPNext Stock alternatives

Partner, affiliate and reseller programs

Inventory management software affiliate program in India

Inventory software affiliate programmes typically pay when a referred business subscribes to a paid plan. Check commission structure, recurring or one-time payouts, the tracking window, payout thresholds and TDS. Communities for e-commerce sellers, traders and small manufacturers are common affiliate audiences; make sure you can disclose the link clearly. Ask whether renewals earn commission and how refunds are clawed back.

Inventory management software partner program in India

Inventory partner programmes suit implementers and consultants who set up warehouses, barcode systems and marketplace integrations. Check training and certification requirements, lead sharing, revenue share on subscriptions and services, and technical support for integrations. Clarify who handles support after go-live and how escalations work. Also ask whether the vendor provides sandbox marketplace accounts for testing integrations before going live.

Inventory management software reseller program in India

Inventory software resellers often bundle licences with barcode hardware and setup services. Check your margin, pricing flexibility, GST invoicing responsibilities, renewal tracking and support obligations. Understand how hardware issues, sync failures and statutory updates are handled, since clients will call the reseller first. Also check whether you can sell hardware from any brand or only approved devices, and how warranty claims are routed.

  • Zoho — Value-Added Reseller (reseller): Competitive product pricing, high profit margins , and a steady stream of recurr program page
  • Zoho — Zoho Affiliate Program (affiliate): 15% Commission on every qualified sale for the first 12 months program page
  • Zoho — Zoho Commerce Partnership Program (partner) program page
  • Frappe — Frappe Partners (partner) program page
  • Vyapar — Vyapar Partner Program (partner) program page
  • Zybra — Zybra Partner Program (partner) program page
  • ProfitBooks — ProfitBooks Partner Program (reseller): Best commission structure in the market (up to 50%) program page
  • ProfitBooks — ProfitBooks affiliate program (affiliate): Earn a 30%, 3 years commission for every new customer you refer program page

All verified programs across categories are in the software partner program directory. More India software guides: business software in India.

Inventory management software in India: FAQs

Can inventory software sync stock with online marketplaces?+

Many Indian inventory tools connect with major marketplaces and your own website, reducing stock after each order and restoring it on cancellation or return. Check how often sync happens, which channels are supported, and whether charges depend on the number of channels or orders. Test sync during your trial with a live order.

How does inventory software track expiry dates?+

Good inventory software records batch numbers with manufacturing and expiry dates at receipt, alerts you before items expire, and suggests picking the earliest-expiry batch first. This matters for pharma, food and FMCG businesses. Check whether batch details appear on sales invoices and returns are traced to the original batch.

Can I manage stock across several godowns?+

Most inventory tools support multiple locations, showing stock separately for each and recording transfers between them. Check whether transfers generate delivery challans or e-way bills, whether bin-level locations are supported inside a warehouse, and whether users can be restricted to specific godowns.

Do I need barcode scanners to use inventory software?+

Not necessarily. Many tools support scanning with a phone camera for low volumes. Dedicated scanners and label printers speed up receiving, picking and audits and reduce errors in high-volume operations. Check that your chosen software supports the label sizes and scanner types you plan to use.

How does inventory software help with stock audits?+

Inventory software can generate count sheets by location, let staff enter counts on mobile, compare them with system stock, and post adjustments with reasons. Cycle counting of fast-moving items between full annual audits keeps figures accurate without closing the warehouse for days.

Can inventory software track goods sent for job work?+

Some Indian inventory tools record material sent to job workers with challans and track goods received back, along with scrap and processing losses. Check whether GST job-work rules and return timelines are supported and whether pending job-work stock appears in reports.

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