VelBooks vs Swipe: An Honest Comparison
Looking for a Swipe billing alternative? Here is a fair, sourced comparison of features, devices and published prices, including where Swipe is the better choice.
Last updated: 3 October 2026
The short answer
Choose Swipe if…
you want a free plan or native mobile apps, or you need e-invoicing and integrations at scale.
Choose VelBooks if…
you want billing, stock, GSTR filing and an online store in one browser app with simple monthly pricing.
VelBooks vs Swipe: side by side
| VelBooks | Swipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Basic ₹299/mo (≈ ₹3,588/yr) / Gold ₹499/mo (≈ ₹5,988/yr) / Elite ₹799/mo (≈ ₹9,588/yr) + GST; introductory | Free plan. Per year: PRO ₹2,799 (≈ ₹233/mo), JET ₹3,799 (≈ ₹317/mo, adds e-way bills, batch/expiry, IMEI and web POS). An e-invoicing plan and a custom-priced Advanced plan (branches, warehouses, online store, integrations) are also offered. |
| Type | Web-based (SaaS), runs in the browser | Cloud billing app |
| Devices | Desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile via browser; VelBooks POS add-on on Android | Web, Android and iOS |
| Offline use | Web app needs internet; VelBooks POS add-on works offline | See their site |
| GST billing | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory & barcode | Yes | Yes (barcodes from the PRO plan) |
| GSTR filing & return management | Yes | GSTR-1 reports in PRO; GST filings in the custom Advanced plan |
| Accounting | Financial accounts management | Ledgers, expenses and reports |
| Order management | Yes | Sales orders in the JET plan |
| Online store | Included in all plans | In the Advanced plan (custom pricing) |
| Languages | Supports all languages | See their site |
| Trial / free plan | Free 30-day trial of the full app | Free forever plan with unlimited invoices |
Swipe information is as of Oct 2026; please check their site. Sources: Swipe pricing page. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Where we write "see their site", we could not confirm the detail from public pages. If anything here is out of date, email admin@finacc.in and we will correct it.
Where Swipe is stronger
- A free-forever plan with unlimited invoices
- Native Android and iOS apps alongside the web app
- E-way bill and e-invoicing plans, plus integrations such as Shopify and Tally in the Advanced plan
Where VelBooks may fit better
- The online store is part of every VelBooks plan, rather than a custom-priced top plan
- GSTR filing and return management in all plans
- Monthly plans if you'd rather not pay a year upfront
- Supports all languages
Switching from Swipe to VelBooks
- Sign up at app.velbooks.com and start the free 30-day trial.
- Set up your business profile and invoice details.
- Export your item and customer lists from Swipe (most software can export to Excel) and add them to VelBooks. Ask us for help.
- Enter opening stock and opening balances as on your switch date.
- Bill in VelBooks for a few days while you still have access to your old data, then switch fully.
Tip: switch at the start of a month or quarter so your GST returns are easy to reconcile.
Frequently asked questions
Is VelBooks a good Swipe billing alternative?
It depends on how you work. VelBooks suits businesses that want GST billing, inventory with barcode, GSTR filing, accounts, orders and an online store in one browser-based app. Choose Swipe if you want a free plan or native mobile apps, or you need e-invoicing and integrations at scale.
Is VelBooks cheaper than Swipe?
VelBooks costs ₹299, ₹499, ₹799 per month + GST (introductory). Swipe's published prices (as of Oct 2026) are summarised above; compare the plan that matches your needs, and check Swipe's site for current prices.
Does VelBooks work offline?
The VelBooks web app is browser-based and needs an internet connection. The VelBooks POS add-on for counter billing works offline and syncs bills when the connection returns.
Can I try VelBooks before switching?
Yes. Sign up at app.velbooks.com for a free 30-day trial of the full app.
Run billing, stock and your online store from one app
Sign up at app.velbooks.com and use the full app free for 30 days. Questions first? Call or WhatsApp us.
Or call +91 81472 70720 · admin@finacc.in