ShopOS vs Marg ERP: a lighter alternative for wholesale shops
Marg ERP 9+ is full desktop ERP software, with batch and expiry tracking used by chemists and distributors, and stock in several godowns. ShopOS is lighter: it runs in the browser on any phone or computer, and is made for wholesale and clothing shops that want fast billing, barcodes and dues.
Marg ERP 9+’s prices and features are from Marg ERP’s own website on 31 October 2026. The sources are at the end of this page.
ShopOS and Marg ERP at a glance
| ShopOS | Marg ERP 9+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (1 firm, 1 user). Business 4: ₹1,499 a year (4 firms, 4 users). Business 10: ₹2,499 a year (10 firms, 25 users) | Basic ₹10,300 + GST, Silver ₹13,900 + GST, Gold ₹26,000 + GST, plus a yearly renewal (ARC) from ₹3,990 + GST for Basic |
| Users | Free: 1. Business 4: 4. Business 10: 25 | Basic and Silver: 1 user, ₹3,000 for each extra user. Gold: unlimited |
| Firms (companies) | Free: 1. Business 4: 4. Business 10: 10 | Basic: up to 2. Silver: ₹3,000 for each extra company. Gold: unlimited |
| Where it runs | In the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install | Software installed on your computer. Marg Cloud is a separate product |
| Batch and expiry, several godowns | Not yet | Yes |
| GST invoices, E-Way Bill and E-Invoice | Yes (E-Way Bill and E-Invoice on Business plans) | Yes |
| Invoices on WhatsApp | Yes. The PDF goes automatically on Business plans; share it by hand on the Free plan | Yes, through Marg Wallet |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Marg ERP if
- You run a pharmacy or distribution business and need batch and expiry tracking.
- You keep stock in several godowns.
- You want a full ERP with payroll and your own report formats.
Choose ShopOS if
- You run a wholesale or clothing shop and want billing your staff learn in minutes.
- You want to use it on your phone without installing anything.
- You want a simple yearly price with no separate renewal: free, ₹1,499 or ₹2,499 a year.
- You want supplier bills read by AI instead of typing them.
What ShopOS does for a wholesale shop
Barcode for every article and size
Each article and size is its own product with its own QR barcode. Print labels from the catalog and scan them while billing, with a USB scanner or the phone camera.
AI reads supplier bills
Take a photo or upload the PDF of a supplier’s bill. AI fills in the articles, sizes, quantities, prices and HSN for you to check and save.
Many articles in one go
Paste rows from Excel (article, size, price, stock) and save them all with barcodes at once.
Invoices on WhatsApp
On Business plans, the invoice PDF goes to the customer’s WhatsApp in one tap, and ShopOS confirms when it has gone so nobody sends it twice. On the Free plan, you share it from WhatsApp yourself.
Purchases and returns
Enter supplier bills, see what you owe each supplier, and make debit and credit notes for goods returned either way.
Dues that keep themselves
Every bill and payment (cash, UPI or cheque, even a bounced cheque) updates the customer’s balance. Send statements as PDF and charge interest on late payments if you want.
GST, E-Way Bill and E-Invoice
CGST + SGST or IGST is chosen for you. E-Way Bills and E-Invoices are filed with your own GST portal login.
Made for your CA too
Your CA gets GSTR-1, GST liability and the purchase register in the ShopOS CA portal, or you download invoices as a ZIP.
Staff logins with roles
Staff can bill without seeing your ledger or settings. Accountants and managers see more.
Moving from Marg ERP to ShopOS
- Start the free trial: 14 days with every feature, no card needed.
- Fill in your firm details, logo, bank details and UPI ID once. They print on every invoice.
- Add your products: paste them from Excel with “Several articles”, or scan your supplier bills.
- Enter what each customer owes today as their opening balance.
- Start billing. For a large list of customers or products, raise a Data Migration support ticket and the ShopOS team helps bring it over.
Hindi mein
Marg ERP ka halka aur sasta alternative? ShopOS browser mein mobile aur computer par chalta hai, install aur yearly renewal (ARC) ka jhanjhat nahi. Business 4 ₹1,499 saal ka, 4 firm aur 4 user ke saath. Agar aapko batch aur expiry tracking chahiye (dawai ki dukaan), to abhi Marg aapke liye behtar hai.
Questions
Is ShopOS cheaper than Marg ERP?
ShopOS Business 4 is ₹1,499 a year in total. On 31 October 2026, Marg’s price list showed Marg ERP 9+ Basic at ₹10,300 + GST, with a yearly renewal (ARC) of ₹3,990 + GST.
Does ShopOS have batch and expiry tracking?
Not yet. If you need batch and expiry tracking today, Marg ERP suits you better.
Can I use ShopOS on my phone?
Yes. ShopOS runs in your phone’s browser: billing, scanning barcodes with the camera, dues and reports. Add it to your home screen to open it like an app.
How do I move from Marg to ShopOS?
Copy your item list into Excel and paste it into “Several articles”, then enter each customer’s opening balance. For a large list, raise a Data Migration support ticket and the ShopOS team helps.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 14 days with every feature and no card. After that, the Free plan keeps billing, stock and customers working.
Compare ShopOS with others
Where these facts come from
Checked on 31 October 2026 on Marg ERP’s own website:
ShopOS’s plans are on the pricing section of the home page.
Tally, TallyPrime, Vyapar, Marg ERP, Marg ERP 9+, Khatabook are trademarks of their owners. ShopOS is not connected with or endorsed by them. Prices change, so check each company’s website before you buy.
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