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 (2027)
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: 0 have a free plan, 10 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Cin7 POS are Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo), Vend by Lightspeed (₹8,000/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Hike POS (₹4,000/mo) and Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Cin7 POS alternative
Cost
Cin7 POS starts at ₹25,000/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Cin7 POS is built in New Zealand. 10 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. 1 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 |  Vend by Lightspeed | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  GoFrugal POS | ₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Hike POS | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Just Billing POS | Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Paytm All-in-One POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Epos Now | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  PhonePe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Mswipe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Shopify POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Clover | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Toast POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Marg POS | One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Busy POS | Priced within BUSY editions (see busy.in/pricing) | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Nukkad Shops | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Snapbizz | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Aldelo | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Commerce POS | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Popmenu | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 20 |  GoEpos | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Cin7 POS alternatives in detail
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
3. GoFrugal POS
GoFrugal Technologies · Chennai · POS & retail billing · 4.7/5
Retail POS with mobile apps.
₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹19,000/mo cheaper (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Offline-capable fast checkout with barcode scanning
- Split tender across cash, cards, UPI, wallets and coupons
- Cashier shift management
- GoBill mobile POS for Android and iOS
- Batch-wise tracking with expiry and slow-moving alerts
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Starts ₹23,500/mo cheaper (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- GST invoices with HSN/SAC codes
- Automatic tax and discount calculation
- GST reports for return filing
- Invoices by SMS, email or WhatsApp
- Advance payment tracking
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)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Cin7 POS
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Cin7 POS alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Cin7 POS
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 2027?+
The closest matches to Cin7 POS on App Advisor are Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo), Vend by Lightspeed (₹8,000/mo), GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included). 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?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Cin7 POS has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
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. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Cin7 POS?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Paytm All-in-One POS (Pay as you go). 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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