MargBooks
Online billing, inventory and GST software from Marg ERP, with versions for pharma distributors and for FMCG distributors.
Best for: Small pharma or FMCG distributors who want online billing on a low-cost yearly plan
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FMCG distribution software in India
For distributors and stockists: billing, schemes and van sales.
An FMCG distributor bills hundreds of small lines a day, across several companies, with schemes that change every month. Good software bills fast, applies schemes on its own, tracks what each salesman and van sold, and shows which retailers still owe money.
What to check before you choose
- Billing speed. Keyboard-first billing, with rate, scheme and tax filled in from the item.
- Schemes and claims. Free goods, quantity discounts and cash discounts applied automatically, with a claim report for each company.
- Salesman and van sales. An order app for salesmen, beat or route plans, van loading and settlement at the end of the day.
- Stock by batch and MRP. The same item often sits in stock at more than one MRP.
- Credit control. Outstanding by retailer and salesman, with credit limits.
- GST. E-invoice and e-way bill if your turnover needs them.
- Company systems. Some companies ask distributors to use their own DMS. Check whether your billing software can export to it.
Billing and invoicing software for FMCG distributors
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Accounting, inventory and GST software for traders, distributors and manufacturers.
Best for: Traders and manufacturers who need stock and accounts in one program
TallyPrime
Accounting, inventory and GST software from Tally Solutions, sold as a monthly rental or a one-time lifetime licence.
Best for: Traders, distributors and small manufacturers whose accountant already works in Tally
Inventory software for FMCG distributors
See all 6BUSY Accounting Software
Accounting, inventory and GST software for traders, distributors and manufacturers.
Best for: Traders and manufacturers who need stock and accounts in one program
LOGIC ERP
Billing, inventory and accounts software with editions for pharma wholesalers and for FMCG distributors, on cloud or desktop.
Best for: Pharma wholesalers and FMCG distributors who want one billing and stock system
TallyPrime
Accounting, inventory and GST software from Tally Solutions, sold as a monthly rental or a one-time lifetime licence.
Best for: Traders, distributors and small manufacturers whose accountant already works in Tally
SwilERP
Retail and distribution ERP with a pharma edition for distributors and stockists and an FMCG edition for distributors and wholesalers.
Best for: Pharma distributors and FMCG stockists who want desktop or cloud billing with schemes and multi-depot stock
CRM software for FMCG distributors
See all 1SalesCard
Build for Sales Managers, Business Owners to track sales representatives daily work activities and output, it gives a clear picture about the current sales, depth of billing, current outstanding, total number of partners visited, billed on daily basis, truly a growth booster for every business !
Best for: Sales Managers, Small Business Owners, Sales Representatives who wants to build a reputation and a growing career in sales.
POS software for FMCG distributors
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POS and ERP software for retail, restaurants and distribution.
Best for: Retailers and distributors that need POS with stock control
Distribution management software for FMCG distributors
See all 6SalesOn
Distribution management and field sales app with order taking, beat plans, van sales, schemes, claims and GST invoicing.
Best for: Distributors and stockists with a few salesmen who want an order app priced per user
MargBooks
Online billing, inventory and GST software from Marg ERP, with versions for pharma distributors and for FMCG distributors.
Best for: Small pharma or FMCG distributors who want online billing on a low-cost yearly plan
LOGIC ERP
Billing, inventory and accounts software with editions for pharma wholesalers and for FMCG distributors, on cloud or desktop.
Best for: Pharma wholesalers and FMCG distributors who want one billing and stock system
SwilERP
Retail and distribution ERP with a pharma edition for distributors and stockists and an FMCG edition for distributors and wholesalers.
Best for: Pharma distributors and FMCG stockists who want desktop or cloud billing with schemes and multi-depot stock
Questions
Questions FMCG distributors ask before buying software
What is the best billing software for an FMCG distributor in India?
There is no single best one. It depends on how many lines you bill a day, how many companies you stock and whether your salesmen take orders on a phone. Desktop billing software suits fast counter billing with schemes and batch-wise stock. A distributor management system (DMS) adds a salesman order app, beat plans and van sales. Compare the options above, with prices in rupees, or get up to 3 free quotes.
What is the difference between billing software and a DMS?
Billing software makes your GST invoices and keeps stock and accounts. A DMS (distributor management system) runs the sales side as well: salesman order taking, beat and route plans, van loading and settlement, retailer outstanding by salesman, and scheme claims to each company. Many distributors use both, or one product that does both.
My company asks me to use its DMS. Do I still need my own software?
Often, yes. A company DMS usually covers only that company's products. If you distribute for several companies, you still need your own billing and accounts. Ask your billing software vendor whether it can export to, or connect with, the company DMS so nobody types bills twice.
Do FMCG distributors need e-invoicing and e-way bills?
E-invoicing is compulsory if your aggregate turnover crossed ₹5 crore in any financial year from 2017-18 onwards. An e-way bill is generally needed when goods worth more than ₹50,000 move in one consignment. Choose software that generates both from the invoice. Our guide on GST billing software explains the rules in plain language.
How are schemes and claims handled in distribution software?
Good software applies free goods, quantity discounts and cash discounts automatically from the scheme set up for each company, then gives a claim report for each company at month end. Ask the vendor to show a scheme being billed and claimed in the demo.
How much does FMCG distribution software cost?
Desktop billing software is usually sold as a licence with a yearly renewal fee. Salesman and van sales apps are usually charged per user each month. Check the prices on this page, and ask each vendor for the full cost of the first year, including installation, training and data migration.