VAT invoices that hold up
Bills should be numbered in an unbroken sequence per Bikram Sambat fiscal year, show taxable value and 13% VAT separately, and handle returns through credit notes rather than edits or deletions.
Buying guide · Nepal
How to Choose the Best POS Software in Nepal
A practical guide for restaurant and shop owners comparing POS and billing software in Nepal: what to check, which questions to ask in a demo, and how to compare the real cost.
- Restaurants
- Retail shops
- VAT billing
- Questions to ask
What to check before you choose POS software in Nepal
Works when the internet drops
Load-shedding and patchy connections are a reality. Ask whether billing keeps running offline and how sales sync back when the connection returns.
Local payments
Fonepay QR, cash and card should settle on the same screen and match the cash drawer at closing, instead of being reconciled by hand.
Stock tied to sales
For restaurants, each dish should deduct its recipe ingredients. For shops, barcode billing, loose units such as kg and sacks, and batch expiry matter more.
Accounts without re-typing
Check whether sales and purchases post to the ledger automatically, or whether someone still copies totals into separate accounting software at month end.
Your data stays yours
You should be able to export invoices, registers and ledgers at any time, for your auditor, the IRD or a move to another system.
A simple way to compare POS software
List your must-haves
Pick the five things your busiest hour cannot run without, from the checklists above.
Book two or three demos
Ask each vendor to run your real menu or product list, not a generic example.
Trial it in live service
Use a free trial during real trading hours before you pay. Omniros offers 30 days with no credit card.
Check total cost
Compare setup fees, renewals, hardware, training and support over two or three years, not the first month.
Start with how your business actually runs
There is no single best POS for every business in Nepal. A momo restaurant with three floors needs table and seat ordering, kitchen tickets by station and split bills. A kirana pasal needs fast barcode billing, credit khata and loose-unit sales. A café needs both a quick counter and a simple kitchen display. Write down a normal busy hour in your business before you compare software, and judge every option against it.
Restaurant POS: questions to ask every vendor
Use these in any demo, including ours.
- Can waiters order by table and seat on a phone or tablet, and do tickets reach the right kitchen station instantly?
- Can I split a bill by seat, merge tables, and add service charge and VAT correctly?
- Does selling a dish deduct its ingredients, and can I see wastage and reorder levels?
- What happens to billing if the internet goes down mid-service?
- Which printers, cash drawers and devices does it support, and do I have to buy proprietary hardware?
Retail POS: questions to ask every vendor
Shops and marts should test the counter under pressure, not just watch a slideshow.
- How fast is barcode billing with live stock shown on screen?
- Can I sell by kg, gram or sack and convert between purchase and selling units?
- Does it track customer credit, partial payments and supplier dues?
- Will it warn me before batches expire?
- Can I manage more than one outlet, and on which plan?
Billing rules and the IRD
Ask each vendor exactly what their software does for VAT billing in Nepal, and ask them to confirm their current IRD status in writing, because requirements depend on your registration and turnover. Omniros is built for IRD-ready billing workflows: sequential invoices per fiscal year, 13% VAT, dual BS and AD dates, Bikri and Kharid Khata registers, credit and debit notes, and an audit trail. Your accountant should still review your setup.
Where Omniros fits, and where it may not
Omniros suits restaurants, cafés, chiya houses, hotels, bars and retail shops that want ordering, kitchen, stock, billing and accounting on one platform. It runs in a web browser on Android tablets, iPads, Windows PCs and phones rather than as a separate app-store app. Plans start at Rs 12,000 as a one-time setup fee (Basic), Rs 25,000 (Starter) and Rs 35,000 (Advanced), with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
- Basic covers up to 5 users, 15 tables and 150 items; Starter up to 10 users, 40 tables and 300 items; Advanced up to 30 users, 100 tables and 1,000 items.
- Multi-outlet stock and consolidated accounts are on the Advanced plan only.
- If you need manufacturing, payroll-heavy HR or a large ERP, compare specialist systems as well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best POS software in Nepal?
It depends on your business. The best choice is the one that handles your busiest hour, issues correct VAT invoices, works when the internet drops and keeps your stock and accounts in sync. Compare options against the checklists on this page and trial them in live service.
What is the best restaurant software in Nepal?
Look for table and seat ordering, kitchen tickets by station, split bills with service charge and VAT, recipe-linked stock and offline billing. Omniros covers these; see the restaurant POS page for details.
What is the best retail billing software in Nepal?
For shops and marts, prioritise fast barcode billing, loose-unit sales, customer credit khata, batch expiry alerts and VAT receipts. See the retail app page for how Omniros handles each one.
How much does POS software cost in Nepal?
Pricing models vary between monthly subscriptions and one-time fees, so compare the total over several years. Plans start at Rs 12,000 as a one-time setup fee (Basic), Rs 25,000 (Starter) and Rs 35,000 (Advanced), with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
Can I try Omniros before deciding?
Yes. You can use Omniros in your live business free for 30 days with no credit card required, or book a demo with your own menu or product list.