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.
Top comments (3)
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?
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
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 🚀