Marg runs the books well. RetailerOS runs the electronics counter.
Marg ERP 9+ is installed billing and accounting software, strongest in pharmacy and FMCG, with a mobile-shop edition that tracks every handset by IMEI and serial number. It is sold as a one-time licence plus a yearly renewal. RetailerOS is cloud software built only for consumer electronics retail: it adds brand scheme tracking with claims, repair job cards and every store on one owner login.
Where each one is strong
Where Marg ERP is strong
- Full accounting and compliance in one package: GST returns, e-invoice, e-way bill, TDS/TCS, balance sheet
- IMEI and serial tracking with IMEI-wise sale reports
- A one-time licence — the Gold edition allows unlimited users
- A large local support network (850+ centres, per Marg)
- Ordering straight into a distributor's Marg system, where suppliers also use Marg
Where RetailerOS goes further
- Built only for consumer electronics retail, not adapted from pharmacy software
- Brand schemes tracked against targets, with claims from the sales that earned them
- Repair and service job cards, from intake to handover
- Cloud from day one: every store and the owner on one login, on any phone
- Pre-booking, WhatsApp automation and an online store in the same system
- Published monthly pricing, with a free plan and no licence to buy
Side by side
| What you need | Marg ERP 9+ | RetailerOS |
|---|---|---|
| Built forWhere the software starts from | Pharma & FMCG first | Electronics retail |
| GST invoicing, e-invoice, e-way bill | ✓ | ✓ |
| GST returns & full accounts | ✓ | Summaries |
| IMEI / serial tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand scheme tracking & claimsSamsung, Vivo, Oppo, appliance brands | Not listed | ✓ |
| Repair job cards | Not listed | ✓ |
| WhatsApp bills | ✓ | ✓ |
| Several stores | Branch sync, stock transfer | ✓ |
| Where it runs | Windows desktop; cloud hosting extra | Browser & phones |
| Pricing modelexcl. GST | Licence from ₹5,550 + yearly fee | Free · ₹3,999/mo |
Marg details from margcompusoft.com (price list, mobile-shop pages, features, download) and care.margcompusoft.com, checked 28 September 2026. Marg ERP 9+ and MargBooks are different products; this page compares Marg ERP 9+.
Which should you choose?
Choose Marg if
You want installed software with deep accounting, a one-time licence and a local support centre nearby.
Choose RetailerOS if
Brand schemes, repairs or running several stores are where your time and margin go.
Moving from Marg
We bring your products, stock and customer balances over, and you can run both side by side for a week.
Questions
Does Marg track IMEI numbers?
Yes. Marg's mobile-shop edition tracks handsets by IMEI and serial number and has an IMEI-wise sale report. RetailerOS does too, and adds brand scheme claims and repair job cards on the same unit history.
How much does Marg ERP cost?
Marg ERP 9+ is a one-time licence — Nano ₹5,550, Basic ₹10,300, Silver ₹13,900, Gold ₹26,000 — plus a yearly charge (₹2,400 to ₹19,100 by edition), all plus GST. Hosting on Marg Cloud is extra per user. Marg notes final prices vary with requirements. Prices from Marg's price list, checked 28 September 2026.
Is Marg cloud software?
Marg ERP 9+ is installed Windows software; Marg Cloud hosts it for an extra yearly fee per user. MargBooks is a separate cloud product with different plans. RetailerOS runs in the browser and on phones on every plan.
Which is better for a mobile shop chain?
Marg suits owners who want installed software with strong accounting. RetailerOS suits chains that need every store on one live owner view, brand scheme tracking and repairs, without installing anything.
Try RetailerOS free
Free for up to 50 bills a month, with no card needed — run it alongside what you use today.
