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Why I Built a Free Cloud POS & Inventory App for Paint Shops -LOVnEo

Introduction

While working on different projects, I spent time understanding how small businesses actually work on the ground — especially paint shops.

One thing became very clear very quickly: Most POS and inventory software is too expensive, too complex, or both.

So I decided to build something different.


The Problem I Saw

Paint shops (and similar retail businesses) usually face these issues:

Licensed POS software with high upfront cost

Annual renewals that don’t justify the value

Overloaded features that shop staff never use

Software built without understanding real counter workflows

Most shop owners can afford a PC, but not expensive software tied to licenses and contracts.


The Idea

I asked myself a simple question:

What if there was a cloud-based POS & inventory system that was
simple, practical, and completely free?

That’s how this project started.


What I Built

I built a FREE cloud-based POS & Inventory web app, originally designed for paint shops but flexible enough for other small and medium businesses.

Key points:

Runs in the browser (cloud web app)

Designed for PC-based billing

Centralized data storage in the cloud

Simple UI focused on real shop workflows

No subscription. No license cost. No hidden charges


Why It’s Free

This is not a trial. This is not a freemium trap.

I built this to:

Solve a real problem I observed

Learn from real-world usage

Help small businesses that are usually ignored by SaaS pricing models


Try It Yourself

You can try the app using general demo credentials here:
👉 Inventory POS

User:testuser@gmail.com , Password:Test@1234

If you like how it works and want a production-ready version for real business usage, feel free to reach out to me directly — I’ll provide proper access and setup.


What I’m Looking For

Honest feedback

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Feature suggestions from real usage

Conversations with people building for small businesses

Thanks for reading 🙌
If you’re building something practical for real users, I’d love to connect.

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Bhavin Sheth

This is a great example of building from real-world observation, not assumptions.

The point about most POS systems being overbuilt and overpriced for small shops is spot on — especially for businesses that just need fast billing and clear inventory, not enterprise features.

I also like that you were clear about why it’s free. That transparency matters a lot when you’re building trust with small business owners.

Curious to know: what was the biggest difference you noticed between how shop owners think about software versus how most SaaS products are designed?

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Lovneo

Thanks a lot, Bhavin — really appreciate your kind words.
One big difference I noticed is that shop owners think only about daily work: fast billing, clear stock, and ease for staff.
Most SaaS products, on the other hand, are built around features and plans rather than real counter workflows.
That gap is what pushed me to keep things simple and practical.
Thanks again for reading and sharing your thoughts

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Bhavin Sheth

Appreciate you sharing this — that distinction between real counter workflows vs feature-driven SaaS really stands out.
Keeping things simple for daily use is honestly underrated. Wishing you the best with how this evolves 🚀