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About er4u

What is er4u?

er4u (Easy Retail For You) is India's 1st billing software integrated with an eCommerce website & app — a GST-compliant retail ERP with barcode POS, purchase & inventory, loyalty and multi-store management, used by 20,000+ retail, wholesale and manufacturing businesses across the globe. Offices in Indore, Bhopal and Singapore.

What does er4u stand for?

er4u stands for "Easy Retail For You" — software designed to make retail management easy for Indian shop owners.

Is er4u only for retail, or wholesale too?

Both. er4u supports retail counters and wholesale/distribution workflows — party-wise rates, bulk orders, challans, E-way bills and the Easy Order App for field salesmen.

Pricing & plans

What is the er4u subscription fee?

Online plans start at ₹7,000+18% GST for the 1st year (Startup) and offline plans at ₹5,000+18% GST for the 1st year (Startup Off), with a limited-time 30% discount. From the 2nd year onwards only a smaller renewal fee applies per year. The Enterprise Plus plan at ₹30,100+18% GST (1st year) includes a branded eCommerce website. See the pricing page.

How many plans are available in er4u?

er4u has 5 online plans — Startup, Premium, Enterprise, Enterprise Max, Enterprise Plus — and 5 offline plans — Startup Off, Premium Off, Enterprise Off, Enterprise Pro, Enterprise Multi — plus e-Commerce Connect packs.

What is the validity of er4u plans?

Plans come in 1-year validity and lifetime versions with 10-year validity. Yearly plans renew annually; lifetime plans have a small renewal after 10 years.

Is there any lifetime plan available in er4u?

Yes — every plan has a 10-year-validity lifetime version, from ₹11,000+GST (Startup Off-10Y) and ₹15,000+GST (Startup 10Y online) up to ₹76,000+GST (Enterprise Multi Off-10Y).

Is there any renewal & AMC cost?

Yearly plans renew annually (for example Enterprise Plus renews at ₹6,000+18% GST/year and Enterprise Multi offline at ₹9,000+18% GST/year). Lifetime plans renew after 10 years at ₹1,500–₹5,000+GST/year depending on plan. The eCommerce website module has an AMC of ₹3,000/year after the first year.

How many users does each plan include?

Startup includes 3 users, Premium includes 10, and Enterprise, Enterprise Max and Enterprise Plus include unlimited users. Extra users cost ₹1,000 per user per year.

Can I upgrade or downgrade er4u plans?

Yes — plans can be upgraded as your business grows; contact the er4u team and the price difference is adjusted. Ask about downgrade terms on your call.

What happens when my er4u subscription expires?

Renew to continue using the software; your data remains associated with your account. Ask the team about the exact grace and data-retention terms for your plan.

How do I renew my er4u subscription?

Just pay the renewal amount as mentioned on the quotation before expiry. After expiry you have a 30-day window to renew, during which services and your license are archived — after those 30 days the license gets deleted. Renew on time to enjoy uninterrupted services as per your plan's renewal & AMC.

Can I pause my er4u subscription?

Plans run for their full validity period (1 year or lifetime) and pausing isn't offered as standard. If you have a special situation, contact the team at sales@er4u.in and they'll advise on your options.

What add-ons are available in er4u, and when can I buy them?

More than 20+ add-ons are available — eCommerce, SMS, WhatsApp, Delivery Boy App, Shiprocket integration, PhonePe UPI integration, Mobile POS and many more. You can buy add-ons anytime; see the add-ons page for current prices.

What is er4u's refund policy?

er4u offers a 30-day cancellation and refund window on plans — see the refund policy.

Features

Is er4u GST compliant?

Yes — GST invoices, supplier & customer GSTIN verification, GST returns in Excel/CSV/JSON, and E-way bill / E-invoice / GST APIs (5,000–10,000 API calls by plan).

Does er4u work offline?

Yes — 5 offline plans run on your own PC (system requirements: standard Windows PC), so billing never stops when the internet does.

How does er4u increase customer retention?

Up to 50%: create multiple schemes & discounts, send offers via SMS/WhatsApp, generate coupons, and run membership cards & loyalty points. er4u automatically finds customers who haven't visited your outlet in the past 60 days.

How does stock audit work in er4u?

The Easy Audit Android app (on Google Play) scans stock via barcodes without bringing items to the desktop — large stock audits finish within hours, with photo upload and a mismatched-stock report on your phone. Available on Enterprise plans and above.

How does er4u speed up purchase entry?

Enter items & details without creating masters first — er4u auto-creates item masters using a unique item-combination algorithm, reusable on future purchases. Purchase import is available on Premium and above.

Does er4u send bills on WhatsApp?

Yes — manual WhatsApp bill alerts on all plans; automatic WhatsApp alerts (5,000–10,000/year) on Enterprise plans and above. Official WhatsApp API integrations (Chatico, DoubleTick, Wati, Interakt, AiSensy) are available as add-ons.

Can I collect UPI payments through er4u?

Yes — static QR on bills (all plans), dynamic QR (Enterprise and above), PhonePe UPI software integration, and machine integrations for Paytm (₹5,000+GST), PhonePe (₹3,000+GST) and Pine Labs (ER-PAY).

Does er4u support Touch POS?

Yes — Point of Sales (Touch POS) is included on Enterprise, Enterprise Max and Enterprise Plus plans.

Can er4u manage multiple stores and franchisees?

Yes — head office, branches, franchisee stores and warehouses with centralised data & dashboards, stock transfer, branch-wise reports, 1-click sales to franchisee stores, and per-extra-store pricing from ₹4,900.

eCommerce

Can er4u build an online store for my shop?

Yes — a branded eCommerce website on your own domain for ₹15,000+18% GST (first year, AMC ₹3,000/yr), included at ₹0 with the Enterprise Plus plan. Inventory auto-pushes online, orders arrive in the software, one common stock, payments direct to your bank. Live in about 7 days.

Does er4u integrate with Shopify or WooCommerce?

Yes — Easy Shopify and Easy WooCommerce Connect packs cost ₹30,000+18% GST (renewal ₹8,000+GST/yr) with two-way sync, real-time inventory and auto-imported orders. See e-Comm Connect.

Can I sell on Amazon and Flipkart with er4u?

Yes — Easy Omnichannel connects er4u with EasyEcom for Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra & more at ₹65,000+18% GST (renewal ₹12,000+GST/yr). An EasyEcom subscription is required.

Which payment gateways and delivery partners does er4u support?

Payment gateway integration (₹5,000+GST one-time) with Razorpay, CCAvenue, PhonePe or Easebuzz; delivery via Shiprocket (₹10,000+GST), Delhivery (₹10,000+GST) or the Easy Delivery App for your own riders (₹10,000+GST).

Setup, training & support

What implementation and onboarding support is included?

Online onboarding and implementation via Google Meet, TeamViewer or AnyDesk is part of the package; ask about any onboarding cost specific to your plan and about additional implementation services if needed.

What is the mode and duration of training?

Training is conducted online by the er4u team, with unlimited training & support included in every plan — sessions repeat until your staff is confident.

What is the er4u onboarding process after payment?

Once you make the payment, er4u creates a dedicated WhatsApp group for your business, shares your login credentials there, and initiates the training process as per your availability. License activation is completed by the backend team within 4–8 working hours of payment.

What integrations are available in er4u?

eCommerce website, eCommerce Android app, eCommerce iOS app, Shiprocket integration, SMS, WhatsApp integration, payment gateway integration, weight scale integration, customer pole display integration, Paytm EDC machine and many more.

How are integrations activated, and do you build custom integrations?

Many integrations are included in the respective plan; some are on a prepaid basis — once you make the payment, your integration is activated within 72 hours. Custom integrations are not available.

Who conducts er4u training, and what does it cost?

The er4u support team conducts training — online via mobile call and remote screen sharing (Google Meet, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Skype or MS Teams), in sessions of 2 hours each. Unlimited training and support is free in all plans, and onboarding & implementation cost is included in every plan.

What customizations are available?

er4u offers customizations and business-specific modules (HR, Job Card, Rental, Tailoring/Alteration, Production) plus custom integrations — share your requirement for scope and cost.

Is my data secure with er4u?

er4u maintains a data security & privacy policy; your business data belongs to you. See the privacy policy and ask the team about backups and data export.

What is the license activation process?

After payment confirmation, your license is activated and onboarding is scheduled — typically within a few working hours.

How can I cancel my subscription, and what happens to my data?

You can cancel within the 30-day refund window by emailing sales@er4u.in; ask the team about data export options when cancelling.

Which devices, operating systems and browsers are supported?

Desktop software for Windows PCs, cloud version in modern browsers (Chrome recommended), and mobile apps on Android & iOS (Easy Audit, Easy Billing, Easy Order, Easy Delivery).

Comparisons

Is er4u better than Tally for retail?

Tally is accounting-first; er4u is retail-first — barcode POS, loyalty, WhatsApp alerts, Touch POS and an integrated eCommerce website. Full comparison.

Is er4u better than Marg for retail?

Marg is strong in pharma/distribution; er4u is built for counter retail with loyalty, stock-audit app and 7-day eCommerce launch. Full comparison.

Is er4u better than Busy for retail?

Busy is accounting-led; er4u is retail-led with barcode billing, loyalty, re-engagement and POS-synced eCommerce. Full comparison.

Is er4u better than Vyapar for a shop?

Vyapar suits micro businesses billing from a phone; er4u is counter-grade retail POS with multi-store, franchise and omnichannel depth. Full comparison.

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