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Best Hike POS alternatives in India (2027)

Hike POS is a pos & retail billing product from Hike, Melbourne, priced at ₹4,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Hike POS are Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Epos Now (₹3,000/mo), Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo), Vend by Lightspeed (₹8,000/mo) and GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.

Why businesses look for a Hike POS alternative

Cost

Hike POS starts at ₹4,000/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Hike POS is built in Australia. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

Hike POS does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.

Hike POS alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Hike POS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Hike POS logoHike POS (current)₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5—
1Just Billing POS logoJust Billing POSRs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/yearNoWebYes4.6/5
2Epos Now logoEpos Now₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
3Lightspeed POS logoLightspeed POS₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
4Vend by Lightspeed logoVend by Lightspeed₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
5GoFrugal POS logoGoFrugal POS₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST includedNoWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
6Zoho Commerce POS logoZoho Commerce POS₹1,250/moNoWebYes4.4/5
7Nukkad Shops logoNukkad Shops₹500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8QueueBuster logoQueueBusterPrice on request · No rupee prices published on the pricing pageNoWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
9Snapbizz logoSnapbizz₹500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
10Paytm All-in-One POS logoPaytm All-in-One POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
11PhonePe POS logoPhonePe POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
12Mswipe POS logoMswipe POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
13Cin7 POS logoCin7 POS₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
14Shopify POS logoShopify POSPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
15Clover logoCloverPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
16Toast POS logoToast POSPay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
17Erply logoErply₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
18Marg POS logoMarg POSOne-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GSTNoWebYes4.5/5
19Busy POS logoBusy POSPriced within BUSY editions (see busy.in/pricing)NoWebYes4.5/5
20Aldelo logoAldeloPaid plansNoWebNo4.2/5

Top 10 Hike POS alternatives in detail

Just Billing POS logo

1. Just Billing POS

EffiaSoft · Hyderabad · POS & retail billing · 4.6/5

Retail billing POS.

Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year vs ₹4,000/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
Epos Now logo

2. Epos Now

Epos Now · Norwich · POS & retail billing · 4.3/5

POS for retail and hospitality.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Lightspeed POS logo

3. Lightspeed POS

Lightspeed · Montreal · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5

POS for retail and restaurants.

₹8,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
GoFrugal POS logo

5. 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 Hike POS

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included vs ₹4,000/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
Zoho Commerce POS logo

6. Zoho Commerce POS

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5

POS in Zoho Commerce.

₹1,250/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹2,750/mo cheaper (₹1,250/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Chennai)
Nukkad Shops logo

7. Nukkad Shops

Nukkad Shops · Hyderabad · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5

POS and ordering for kirana stores.

₹500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹3,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Hyderabad)
QueueBuster logo

8. QueueBuster

QueueBuster (DPD Technology) · Noida · POS & retail billing · 4.6/5

Android POS for retail, restaurants and services built in Noida.

Price on request · No rupee prices published on the pricing page

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹3,001/mo cheaper (Price on request · No rupee prices published on the pricing page vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Also available on Android, iOS
  • Built in India (Noida)

Key features

  • Quick Bill without a catalogue
  • Invoices in a few taps
  • Printed bills or WhatsApp and email e-bills
  • Promotions and discounts at product or order level
  • Multiple currencies
Snapbizz logo

9. Snapbizz

Snapbizz · Bengaluru · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5

Kirana store POS and supplier ordering.

₹500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hike POS

  • Starts ₹3,500/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Hike POS alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Hike 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.

Hike POS alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Hike POS in 2027?+

The closest matches to Hike POS on App Advisor are Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Epos Now (₹3,000/mo), Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hike POS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Hike POS?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Hike POS has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Hike POS?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹4,000/mo for Hike POS. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Hike POS?+

Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), GoFrugal POS (₹700/store/mo · Cash Register cloud plan, GST included), Zoho Commerce POS (₹1,250/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Hike POS vs Just Billing POS: which is better?+

Just Billing POS is the closest match to Hike POS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,500/mo cheaper (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year vs ₹4,000/mo); Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Hike POS alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Hike POS also covers, and Hike'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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