1. Lightspeed POS
Lightspeed · Montreal · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5
POS for retail and restaurants.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
POS & retail billing · Alternatives
Best Cin7 POS alternatives in India (2026)
Cin7 POS is a pos & retail billing product from Cin7, Auckland, priced at ₹25,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Cin7 POS are Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo), Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), Marg POS (₹8,100/mo), Vend by Lightspeed (₹8,000/mo) and GoFrugal POS (₹6,000/mo). SlickPOS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Cin7 POS alternative
There is no free plan
Cin7 POS has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Cin7 POS starts at ₹25,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Cin7 POS is built in New Zealand. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Cin7 POS does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Cin7 POS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Cin7 POS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cin7 POS (current) | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Lightspeed POS | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Busy POS | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Marg POS | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Vend by Lightspeed | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  GoFrugal POS | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Hike POS | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Just Billing POS | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Paytm All-in-One POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Epos Now | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  PhonePe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Mswipe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Shopify POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Clover | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Toast POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Nukkad Shops | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Snapbizz | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Commerce POS | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  QueueBuster | ₹999/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  SlickPOS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Odoo Point of Sale | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Cin7 POS alternatives in detail
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹16,000/mo cheaper (₹9,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
₹8,100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹16,900/mo cheaper (₹8,100/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
5. GoFrugal POS
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · POS & retail billing · 4.7/5
Retail POS with mobile apps.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹19,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Chennai)
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹23,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Built in India (Noida)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹22,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Cin7 POS alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Cin7 POS alternative
- Test billing speed at your busiest hour; a slow counter costs sales.
- Check offline mode — internet in shops fails, billing must not.
- For chains, central stock and pricing control matters more than counter features.
Cin7 POS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Cin7 POS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Cin7 POS on App Advisor are Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo), Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), Marg POS (₹8,100/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Cin7 POS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Cin7 POS?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SlickPOS (Free plan), Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cin7 POS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹25,000/mo for Cin7 POS. SlickPOS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cin7 POS?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Busy POS (₹9,000/mo), Marg POS (₹8,100/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹6,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Cin7 POS vs Lightspeed POS: which is better?+
Lightspeed POS is the closest match to Cin7 POS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Cin7 POS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Cin7 POS also covers, and Cin7's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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