MC-POS vs Vyapar: which billing app should your shop use?
Quick answer
Vyapar is made for Indian small businesses: GST invoices, GSTR-ready reports, e-way bills, a free mobile app and a Windows desktop app from about ₹3,399 a year. If Indian GST filing is your main need, it is a strong pick.
MC-POS Cloud is a full POS for shops and restaurants that also sell outside India or want more than billing: fast counter billing, native apps on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS, full accounting, HR, loyalty, an online store, a restaurant plan and Saudi ZATCA / UAE VAT e-invoicing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | MC-POS Cloud | Vyapar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start. Paid plans $36 (Essentials, 2 users), $100 (Advanced, 2 users) or $120 (Restaurant, 4 users) a year, tax extra | Free mobile app; Desktop about ₹3,399/year; Desktop + Mobile about ₹4,010/year (+18% GST) |
| Apps | Native apps for Android, iOS, Windows and macOS, plus web | Mobile app and Windows desktop |
| Works offline | Yes — full billing with no internet; syncs when back online | Yes |
| Made for | Shops and restaurants, any country | Small businesses in India |
| Tax | Tax on bills with your own rates; ZATCA and UAE VAT e-invoicing | Indian GST: GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B reports, e-invoice, e-way bill |
| Accounting | Built in — full accounting on every paid plan | Yes — business accounting and reports |
| Staff / HR | HR app on the Advanced plan | Multi-user on Gold plans |
| Restaurant features | Tables, KOT printing, QR menu, split bills (Restaurant plan) | Not a restaurant POS |
| Online store | Online store built in (Advanced plan) | Not listed on pricing page |
| Loyalty | Built in (Advanced plan) | Not listed on pricing page |
Who each one is for
Vyapar is an Indian GST billing and accounting app. Its strength is Indian compliance — GST invoices, GSTR reports, e-invoices and e-way bills — for traders, wholesalers and small shops.
MC-POS is a point-of-sale system first: a fast counter screen, barcode billing, tables and KOT for restaurants, and the same app on every kind of device. It is used in India, the Gulf, Africa and Asia, and has Saudi ZATCA and UAE VAT e-invoicing built in.
Devices
Vyapar has a mobile app and a Windows desktop app. MC-POS has native apps for Android and iOS, and desktop apps for Windows and macOS — plus a web back office at mcpos.mycodlabs.com. Staff can bill on any device and it all lands in one set of books.
Price
Vyapar's mobile app is free, and desktop plans start at about ₹3,399 a year plus GST. MC-POS is free to start and paid plans are priced per year, tax extra: $36 on Essentials (2 users), $100 on Advanced (2 users) and $120 on the Restaurant plan (4 users). See MC-POS pricing.
Which one should you choose?
Choose MC-POS Cloud if
- You run a busy counter, supermarket or restaurant
- You sell outside India too, or need ZATCA / UAE VAT e-invoicing
- You want apps on iPhone or Mac as well
- You want HR, loyalty and an online store in the same system
Choose Vyapar if
- You are in India and GST filing reports are your main need
- You need e-way bills
- A free mobile billing app is enough for now
Frequently asked questions
Is MC-POS a good Vyapar alternative?
Yes for shops and restaurants that want a full POS on every device, with accounting, HR, loyalty and an online store. For Indian GST filing reports and e-way bills, Vyapar is more India-specific.
How much does Vyapar cost?
The Vyapar mobile app is free. Desktop plans start at about ₹3,399 per year, and Desktop + Mobile at about ₹4,010 per year, plus 18% GST.
Does Vyapar work offline?
Yes, Vyapar works without internet. MC-POS also bills fully offline and syncs when back online.
Which is better for a restaurant, MC-POS or Vyapar?
MC-POS. Its Restaurant plan has tables, KOT kitchen printing, QR menu ordering and split bills. Vyapar is a billing and accounting app, not a restaurant POS.
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