PocketGST
Offline GST calculator & invoicing
- Focus
- Offline GST billing
- Payments
- Share PDF / your own UPI QR
- Free tier
- 15 GST invoices/mo + unlimited basic bills
- Data
- Local on device
- Lifetime plan
- ₹2,999
- Offline
- Yes
Comparison · 2026
PocketGST vs Swipe: Billing vs payments
Swipe optimizes quick invoices plus payment collection (UPI/cards). PocketGST optimizes offline GST billing without locking you into payment gateway fees.
- Offline-first
- No signup
- Honest review
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SwipePocketGST if
You need reliable offline GST invoices, GSTR helpers, and local data — and you already collect payments via UPI QR or cash separately.
Swipe if
You want integrated payment links, POS-style collection, or business credit products bundled with invoicing.
Snapshot
At a glance
Pricing and limits change — verify current plans on each vendor's site before you decide.
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Swipe
Fast invoicing & payment collection
- Focus
- Invoicing + collections
- Payments
- Gateway / UPI links
- Free tier
- Freemium (check limits)
- Data
- Cloud account
- Lifetime plan
- Not typical
- Offline
- Cloud-dependent
Details
Feature-by-feature
Highlights show where each product is generally stronger — not every possible plan variant.
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Rows compared
| Feature | PocketGST | Swipe |
|---|---|---|
| Offline invoicing | Full offline core | Cloud-first |
| Payment collection | You use your own UPI/bank | Integrated collections |
| Payment gateway fees | None from PocketGST | Gateway fees may apply |
| Signup | No signup on Free | Phone number typical |
| GSTR helpers | Pro | Varies — check app |
| POS integration | Not available | POS features |
| Lifetime pricing | ₹2,999 | Subscription |
Offline invoicing
PocketGST
Full offline core
Swipe
Cloud-first
Payment collection
PocketGST
You use your own UPI/bank
Swipe
Integrated collections
Payment gateway fees
PocketGST
None from PocketGST
Swipe
Gateway fees may apply
Signup
PocketGST
No signup on Free
Swipe
Phone number typical
GSTR helpers
PocketGST
Pro
Swipe
Varies — check app
POS integration
PocketGST
Not available
Swipe
POS features
Lifetime pricing
PocketGST
₹2,999
Swipe
Subscription
Ready to try? Free tier includes offline calculator and monthly GST invoices.
Verdict
Winner by category
A balanced view — we list where each product is generally stronger for typical small businesses.
PocketGST wins on
- 100% offline billing workflow
- No payment-gateway lock-in
- Local data privacy
- Lifetime plan
- GSTR-1/3B helpers
- 13 languages
Swipe wins on
- Built-in payment collection
- Business credit / lending integrations
- POS-oriented features
- SMS / notification workflows
- Fast invoice UX marketing
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers about pricing, offline use, and whether PocketGST can replace full accounting software.
Can PocketGST collect UPI payments?+
PocketGST lets you add your UPI QR on invoices and share PDFs — we do not process payments or take a cut. Swipe focuses on collecting payments through their stack.
Which has lower fees?+
PocketGST has no per-transaction fee because we are not a payment gateway. Swipe may charge or pass through gateway fees — check their current terms.
Which works offline?+
PocketGST. Swipe is cloud-oriented and needs connectivity for most account features.
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better than Swipe
- Free tier — offline calculator & 15 GST invoices/month
- No signup · data stays on your device
- Pro from ₹999/year · Lifetime ₹2,999
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