Question 1

Which Zoho product does Stock Register actually replace?

Accepted Answer

Stock Register replaces the combination of Zoho Inventory (for stock management) and Zoho Invoice or Zoho Books (for billing and GST). If your daily workflow involves creating sales bills, tracking what is in stock, managing godowns, and generating GST reports, Stock Register covers all of that in a single app. Stock Register does not replace Zoho Books if you need full double-entry accounting — features like balance sheets, profit & loss statements, journal entries, bank reconciliation, and ITC reconciliation. It also does not replace Zoho CRM for managing leads and sales pipelines, or Zoho Analytics for advanced dashboards. For a small or medium shop in India that needs daily billing and inventory management, Stock Register replaces the ₹17,000/year Zoho setup with a ₹3,600/year solution that covers everything actually used on a day-to-day basis.

Question 2

Is Zoho better than Stock Register for larger businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, genuinely. Zoho is the stronger choice if you have a team of 10 or more people, need CRM integration to manage sales leads, require multi-currency billing for international transactions, need API access to connect with other enterprise systems, or want advanced analytics dashboards across multiple business dimensions. Zoho's ecosystem is also stronger for businesses that need the full accounting suite — payroll, TDS deductions, banking integrations, consolidated multi-company reporting, and CA-grade compliance tools. If you have an in-house accountant or a full-time IT person managing your software, Zoho's depth is genuinely useful. Stock Register is built for small to medium shops and wholesale businesses in India — retail stores, distributors, godown-based operations — that need billing, inventory tracking, and GST reporting done simply and affordably. The moment your business grows to the scale where Zoho's enterprise features become necessary, upgrading to Zoho makes sense. Until then, Stock Register gives you more useful features at a fraction of the cost.

Question 3

Can I use Stock Register completely offline without internet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Stock Register Android app is built to work offline for all core operations — creating sales bills, purchase bills, checking stock levels, viewing party balances, and doing stock-in and stock-out operations. You do not need an active internet connection for any of these. When your internet connection is restored, Stock Register automatically syncs your offline data to the cloud. If multiple devices are being used (for example, a phone at the billing counter and a laptop at the office), they will sync to show the same updated data. This is a fundamental difference from Zoho Inventory, which is fully cloud-based. Every operation in Zoho — viewing a product, creating a bill, checking a stock count — requires an internet connection. In areas with unreliable connectivity, or in godowns where Wi-Fi does not reach, this makes Zoho impractical for daily operations.

Question 4

How much money will I save by switching from Zoho to Stock Register?

Accepted Answer

The savings depend on which Zoho combination you are using. If you are on Zoho Inventory Standard (₹7,499/year) plus Zoho Books Standard (₹9,999/year), you are paying approximately ₹17,000/year. Stock Register Advance Plus with full inventory, godown management, 3 staff accounts, and all features costs ₹3,600/year — a saving of over ₹13,000 every year. If you are on Zoho Inventory Professional (₹14,999/year) or higher for features like godown management, the savings are even larger. Stock Register includes unlimited godowns in all plans. Beyond direct cost savings, there is also the hidden cost of time. The hours spent configuring Zoho modules, training staff on its complex interface, and managing multiple Zoho app subscriptions represent real productivity losses. Stock Register's simpler setup and interface recover that time immediately.

Question 5

Does Stock Register support GST billing and reports like Zoho Books?

Accepted Answer

Stock Register supports full GST billing — CGST, SGST, IGST, and cess calculations on every invoice. You can create GST sales invoices, purchase bills, delivery challans, credit notes, and debit notes. HSN codes, SAC codes, tax rates, and place of supply fields are all included. Multiple invoice formats are available for both A4 printing and thermal printers. For GST filing support, Stock Register generates GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 reports that you can download and share with your CA. These reports cover outward supplies, inward supplies, and HSN-wise summaries. Zoho Books goes deeper on the accounting side — it includes ITC reconciliation, bank statement imports, and direct GSTN portal integration for some operations. For most small shops whose CA handles GST filing, Stock Register's reports are sufficient. For businesses that need direct GSTN integration or advanced ITC management, Zoho Books remains the stronger choice.

Question 6

How do I migrate my data from Zoho Inventory to Stock Register?

Accepted Answer

Migrating from Zoho Inventory to Stock Register is straightforward and typically takes under an hour. Here is the step-by-step process. First, log into Zoho Inventory and go to the Items section. Use the Export option to download your item list as a CSV or Excel file — this will include product names, SKUs, prices, HSN codes, and tax rates. Similarly, export your Contacts to get your customer and supplier list. Next, download Stock Register on your Android phone or open the web app. Complete the basic setup — business name, GST number, address, godown names. Then use the Bulk Upload feature to import your items from the Zoho export file. Repeat the same for your party (customer and supplier) list. Finally, enter your current stock quantities as opening balances in each godown. Once this is done, your historical Zoho data can be archived and you can begin all new billing and inventory operations in Stock Register. The support team is available on WhatsApp to help you through any step of the migration.

Question 7

My staff finds Zoho too complicated. Will Stock Register be easier for them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly. Zoho's interface is designed for trained software users who understand concepts like sales orders, purchase orders, shipments, and receiving. For shop staff who just need to create a bill, check stock, or record a purchase, navigating Zoho's multi-step workflows is frustrating and slow. Stock Register follows a simple, natural workflow. To create a bill: tap New Bill, search for the customer, scan or search for items, and tap Save. To check stock: tap Stock, select the item or godown. The interface uses plain language — no accounting jargon, no voucher types, no debit/credit columns for staff who are not accountants. Most businesses report their staff is comfortable using Stock Register for basic billing operations within a few hours of first use. For barcode scanning, the process is even simpler — point the phone camera at the barcode and the item appears on the bill automatically. Compare this to the formal training session most businesses need before staff can use Zoho Inventory confidently.

Question 8

What does Zoho have that Stock Register does not offer?

Accepted Answer

To give you an honest comparison: Zoho genuinely has capabilities that Stock Register does not offer and is not designed to offer. Zoho is stronger for: multi-currency billing (billing in USD, EUR, AED for international customers); CRM integration for tracking leads, follow-ups, and sales pipelines; advanced accounting features like payroll, TDS, bank reconciliation, and ITC reconciliation; API access for connecting with third-party systems and custom integrations; and enterprise reporting dashboards for businesses managing complex multi-department operations. If any of these are important to your business, Zoho is a better fit. Stock Register is focused on serving Indian small and medium shops that need billing, inventory, GST, and godown management done simply — and for that specific use case, it is faster, cheaper, and easier to use than Zoho.

Question 9

Can I use Stock Register alongside Zoho Books for accounting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many businesses use Stock Register for day-to-day billing and inventory management while their CA uses Zoho Books or Tally for formal accounting and compliance. Stock Register lets you export your sales and purchase data as Excel reports at any interval — monthly, quarterly, or as needed. Your CA can use these exported reports to update books in Zoho Books or any accounting software. This approach means your billing counter and godown operations run on a simple, fast, offline-capable tool, while your accountant works with their preferred platform for year-end compliance. This split approach is common among businesses that find full Zoho setups too complex for daily shop operations but want to retain their existing accounting workflow with their CA.

Question 10

Does Stock Register handle multiple godowns better than Zoho Inventory?

Accepted Answer

For small and medium businesses, yes. Stock Register includes unlimited godown management in all plans — you can create as many godowns as you have locations (shop, warehouse, branches, cold storage) and track stock separately in each. Godown-to-godown transfers are recorded with full history so you can trace every movement. Zoho Inventory restricts warehouse management to higher-priced plans. The Standard plan (₹7,499/year) has limited warehouse features, and full multi-warehouse management requires upgrading to Professional (₹14,999/year) or above. For a business with even two locations, that quickly becomes expensive. Stock Register also provides godown-wise stock reports, showing exactly what quantity of each item is in each location. This is useful for businesses where godown managers need to see only their location's stock, while owners have visibility across all locations from the web dashboard.

Feature	Stock Register from ₹900/year	Zoho Inventory ₹7,499 to ₹29,999/year (Zoho Inventory)
Single App for Billing + Stock	One app covers everything	Need multiple Zoho apps
Offline Mode	Works offline on Android	Requires internet always
Setup Complexity	Start billing in 10 minutes	Module configuration needed
Godown / Warehouse Management	Unlimited godowns included	Available in higher plans only
Thermal Printer Support	2, 3, and 4-inch printers	Limited printer compatibility
Low Stock Alerts	Automatic alerts with min-qty	Available in Zoho Inventory
Android App	Full billing & inventory on Android	Basic mobile app only
Item Ledger (stock movement history)	Complete item-wise movement log	Basic stock reports only
Barcode Scanning	Scan to bill & manage stock	Higher plans only
GST Billing & Reports	GSTR-1, GSTR-2, HSN reports	Full GST support via Zoho Books
Multi-Currency Support	INR only	Full multi-currency support
CRM Integration	Not available	Native Zoho CRM integration
Staff Access with Permissions	Up to 3 staff included	Per-user pricing adds cost
Price (per year, all features)	₹900 to ₹3,600	₹7,499 to ₹29,999 for Inventory alone

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Works When the Internet Doesn't

Up and Running in 10 Minutes

Built for Indian Shop Owners, Not MNCs

Save Over ₹13,000 Every Year

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