Aprilo Brand
Aprilo CommerceEarly Access Program

Smart Billing. Smarter Retail.

Manage everyday retail billing, stock and sales from one simple system. Aprilo POS is designed for Indian kirana shops and general retailers who need dependable checkout and better visibility into their inventory.

Retail Billing
Stock Management
Offline-First Checkout
Web & Android Roadmap
Aprilo POS TerminalCounter #01

Shree Ganesh Kirana & Daily Needs • GSTIN: 24AABCS9821R1ZX

Quick Counter Items (Tap to add to bill)Showing 6 items
Invoice #POS-2026-0182
3 Line Items
Haldiram Aloo Bhujia 400g₹135 × 2 = ₹270.00
2
Tata Premium Tea 500g₹290 × 1 = ₹290.00
1
Amul Pasteurised Butter 500g₹285 × 1 = ₹285.00
1
Subtotal (Net Value)₹787.80
CGST Split (Est.)₹28.60
SGST Split (Est.)₹28.60
Total Payable₹845.00
Select Tender Method
Interactive Prototype • Illustrative Sample Data (Not Actual Transactions)
Local Storage: SQLite / IndexedDBOffline Conflict Resolution: Enabled
Retail Operations Solved

Everyday Retail Should Be Simpler

Kirana shopkeepers and small retailers face practical checkout bottlenecks and inventory blindspots every day. Aprilo POS addresses these exact friction points.

01

Manual Billing Takes Time & Creates Errors

Daily ProblemWriting manual slips or remembering price changes during peak rush hours leads to calculation mistakes and slow customer queues.
Aprilo POS SolutionFast product search and barcode scanning allow cashiers to generate clean bills in seconds with automated total calculation.
02

Stock Records Become Inconsistent

Daily ProblemWithout systematic inventory deduction on every sale, store registers quickly diverge from actual items sitting on the shelves.
Aprilo POS SolutionAutomatic stock ledger deduction upon bill completion keeps recorded quantities aligned with real shelf counts.
03

Shopkeepers Cannot Spot Low Stock

Daily ProblemRetailers only discover that an essential item is out of stock when a customer asks for it and the shelf is empty.
Aprilo POS SolutionConfigurable low-stock indicators highlight fast-moving items that require restocking before they run out.
04

Internet Interruptions Halt Billing

Daily ProblemCloud-only POS systems freeze when local broadband drops, leaving cashiers unable to bill customers during peak hours.
Aprilo POS SolutionOffline-first checkout preserves sales locally on the device, allowing transactions to continue without internet.
05

Scattered Sales & Payment Records

Daily ProblemCash drawers, UPI QR slips, and customer credit books (Udhar) are scattered across multiple notebooks and apps.
Aprilo POS SolutionA unified tender selector records Cash, UPI, Card, and Udhar payments in a single, reconciled transaction log.
06

Physical & Online Sales Disconnect

Daily ProblemRetailers who sell both in-store and online through Shopify or Magento struggle with double-selling and manual stock updates.
Aprilo POS SolutionCommerce integration architecture designed to synchronize stock and import online orders through standard adapters.
Counter Capabilities

Everything You Need at the Retail Counter

Essential checkout, inventory, and payment tools tailored for Indian retail counters. Each feature clearly reflects its implementation status.

In Development

A. Fast Retail Billing

A straightforward checkout workflow for product lookup, quantity adjustments, line discounts, and instant bill totals.

BenefitSpeeds up counter checkout and reduces customer wait times.
In Development

B. Barcode-Based Lookup

Identify products quickly through connected barcode hardware scanners or mobile camera search.

BenefitEliminates typing errors and finds items in under a second.
In Development

C. Inventory & Stock Ledger

Track stock receipts, customer sales, returns, and manual adjustments through recorded inventory movements.

BenefitMaintains an audit trail of every unit entering and leaving the store.
Architecture Implemented

D. Offline-First Checkout

Designed to preserve completed sales locally during connectivity interruptions and synchronise pending transactions when connection returns.

BenefitYour checkout counter keeps moving even during network drops.
In Development

E. Sales & Payment Records

Review transactions and organize recorded cash, UPI, card, and credit payments with clear daily reconciliation.

BenefitSimplifies evening cash drawer and digital payment settlement.
In Development

F. Low-Stock Alerts

Visual indicators alert shopkeepers when essential products drop below designated minimum shelf thresholds.

BenefitPrevents stockouts of top-selling grocery and FMCG items.
In Development

G. GST-Aware Billing

Support the intended Indian retail invoice workflow with HSN tracking and tax splitting (CGST, SGST, IGST).

BenefitClear, transparent customer bills aligned with Indian retail standards.
In Development

H. Business Reports

Present daily sales summaries, turnover trends, and estimated gross-margin metrics based on recorded purchase costs.

BenefitClearly distinguishes gross margin from net profit for real visibility.
Core Architectural Differentiator

Your Counter Shouldn't Stop When the Internet Does.

Aprilo POS is being designed to preserve locally committed sales and continue essential checkout workflows on the designated device during connectivity interruptions. Pending transactions can synchronise when connectivity returns, with explicit handling for failed operations and conflicts.

01Pre-Cached

Load Local Product Catalogue

The designated terminal retains available items, prices, and barcodes in durable local device storage (SQLite / IndexedDB).

02Instant Commit

Create & Commit Sale Locally

Scan barcodes or add items, select tender (Cash, QR, Udhar), and generate the invoice locally without requiring a remote server ping.

03Uninterrupted

Continue Billing While Offline

Counter queues keep moving smoothly through power surges or broadband blackouts. Each transaction receives a unique offline UUID.

04Auto-Detect

Reconnect to Internet

The application detects network recovery automatically without cashier intervention and validates the secure connection.

05Idempotent Sync

Synchronise Pending Sales

Queued transactions are uploaded sequentially with idempotent guarantees to prevent accidental double-billing or dropped records.

06Reconciliation

Review Reconciliations

Any operations requiring ledger reconciliation are flagged clearly in the management dashboard for complete audit transparency.

Technical Integrity Note: Offline capability preserves committed sales on a single designated terminal during outages. Real-time multi-device stock locks require an active network connection. Offline reliability testing is currently ongoing in our staging environment.
Omnichannel Architecture

Designed to Connect With Your Commerce Stack

The Aprilo Commerce integration architecture is designed to bridge physical retail counters with modern online stores and business systems through configurable API adapters.

In Development

Magento / Adobe Commerce

Bi-directional connectors for catalog sync, Multi-Source Inventory (MSI) deductions, and in-store pickup routing.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
In Development

Shopify Storefronts

Sync online Shopify orders with in-store POS stock balances to prevent overselling across digital and physical shelves.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
Planned

Custom REST APIs

Configurable endpoints for custom billing software, accounting middleware, or proprietary warehouse pipelines.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
Planned

Custom GraphQL APIs

Declarative data fetching for headless storefronts and decoupled enterprise inventory systems.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
Planned

Compatible ERP Platforms

Integration adapters planned for standard accounting packages and enterprise resource planners.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
Planned

Sync Monitoring & Error Logs

Audit logs, automatic retry policies with exponential backoff, and reconciliation flags for failed sync packets.

Subject to external API permissions & supported operations.
Clear 4-Step Routine

From Product Setup to Daily Sales

A clean operational flow designed for cashier ease and owner peace of mind.

01Step 1

Set Up Your Shop

Configure your store name, tax identifiers (GSTIN), cashier logins, and initial item catalogue with barcodes and prices.

Quick initial setup for single or multiple retail counters.
02Step 2

Start Billing

Scan barcodes or search item names, adjust quantities, choose payment tender (Cash, UPI, Card), and complete the sale.

Lightning-fast checkout with [F12] keyboard shortcut.
03Step 3

Keep Stock Organised

Recorded sales automatically deduct inventory balances. Record stock arrivals and supplier purchases to update on-hand counts.

Real-time stock ledger with low-stock warnings.
04Step 4

Review Your Business

View end-of-day sales totals, payment method breakdowns, gross-margin estimates, and pending customer credit ledgers.

Clear operational summaries for store owners.
Retail Segments

Tailored for Indian Retail Shopkeepers

Designed around daily business volume, customer credit habits, and counter checkout speeds.

Kirana & Grocery Shops

Fast barcode checkout, loose and packaged item billing, customer credit (Udhar) tracking, and resilience during power or network cuts.

Retail Focus

General Retail Stores

Manage diverse consumer products with unique SKUs, multiple pricing tiers, and quick search by name or barcode.

Retail Focus

Stationery & Household Goods

Speedy billing for hundreds of small items, pack conversions, and low-stock alerts on seasonal school and office supplies.

Retail Focus

Omnichannel Small Retailers

Retailers looking to connect their physical sales counter with online storefronts such as Shopify or Magento 2 via API connectors.

Retail Focus
Clear Product Distinction

Aprilo POS vs. Aprilo TradeFlow

Choosing the right tool for your operational model: point-of-sale retail billing vs. multi-party wholesale trade networks.

Aprilo POS

Retail Counter System
Retail Counter
Primary PurposeRetail counter checkout, customer billing, and local stock ledger.
Primary UsersShopkeepers, retail store owners, and counter cashiers.
Core DifferentiatorOffline-first counter billing that continues when internet fails.
For individual shopsRequest POS Access

Aprilo TradeFlow

B2B Wholesale & Retail Network
B2B Platform
Primary PurposeWholesale ordering, supplier purchasing, and connected trade operations.
Primary UsersRetailers, wholesalers, stockists, and multiple suppliers.
Core DifferentiatorMulti-wholesaler purchase orders and synchronized B2B trade ledgers.
For B2B trade networksExplore TradeFlow
Hardware & Platforms

Built Around Everyday Retail Workflows

Designed to run on the devices and peripheral accessories already common in Indian retail shops.

Android Counter Application

Touch-friendly mobile and tablet interface engineered for high-speed counter billing and handheld mobility.

Status: Roadmap Scope

Responsive Web Dashboard

Owner dashboard accessible on desktop and tablet browsers for detailed reports, bulk catalogue uploads, and settings.

Status: In Development

Barcode Scanner Compatibility

Support for standard 1D and 2D USB/Bluetooth barcode guns for quick product identification and checkout.

Status: In Development

Thermal Receipt Printing

Support for standard 2-inch and 3-inch thermal POS receipt printers (ESC/POS) as well as WhatsApp digital receipt sharing.

Status: In Development
Aprilo POS Mark
Early Access & Pilot Program

Aprilo Commerce Suite

A Practical Retail Platform That Can Grow With Your Business

Start with the billing and stock-management essentials, with additional capabilities and commerce integrations introduced as the product evolves. Contact us for early access and pricing specifications tailored to your shop scale.

Simple subscription model without large upfront hardware lock-in
Direct access to engineering updates and pilot customer support
Assistance with initial product catalogue import and barcode setup

Apply for Aprilo POS Early Access

Tell us about your shop and current checkout setup. We will reach out to coordinate early onboarding.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Aprilo POS is a retail billing, point-of-sale, and inventory management system developed by Aprilo Infotech as part of the Aprilo Commerce portfolio. It is engineered for Indian retailers who need dependable counter checkout that keeps working even when the internet is disrupted.

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Tell us about your shop, your billing workflow and your stock-management challenges. Join the early-access programme for Aprilo POS today.