Key Takeaways
- Ready-made POS suits most single stores; custom POS suits chains and unique workflows.
- Hardware and payment integrations are separate costs.
- Multi-store, offline sync and integrations drive custom POS budgets.
A POS (Point of Sale) system handles billing, payments, inventory updates and customer data at the counter.
Indicative costs
| Option | Approx. cost (INR) |
|---|---|
| Ready-made POS (single store) | ₹5,000 – ₹30,000/year |
| Multi-store SaaS POS | Per store/terminal pricing |
| Custom POS (single format) | ₹4 – ₹12 lakh |
| Custom POS for chains with integrations | ₹12 – ₹40 lakh+ |
Cost drivers
- Offline mode and sync
- Inventory and ERP integration
- Payment terminal/UPI integrations
- Loyalty and CRM
- Multi-store and franchise controls
- Mobile/tablet POS
See POS features checklist and POS hardware guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does POS software cost in India?
Ready-made POS can cost a few thousand to tens of thousands of rupees per year; custom POS development ranges from ₹4 lakh to ₹40 lakh+.
Is hardware included?
Usually not; printers, scanners and terminals are separate.
Can POS work offline?
Many POS systems support offline billing with later sync.
When should I build custom POS?
For chains, unique workflows or deep integrations with ERP and loyalty systems.
