Candela RMS vs HisaabPOS
A side-by-side look at 2 Point of Sale (POS) tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.
Retail management system for chains, apparel and footwear from LumenSoft, Lahore
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POS, inventory, khata and FBR invoicing for Pakistani shops — on web, Android and Windows
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For most Pakistani shops and pharmacies, HisaabPOS is the better pick. It publishes its price (from Rs 1,000 a month, with a 1-month free trial and no card needed), runs on the web, Android and a Windows app that keeps billing through load-shedding, and has FBR Digital Invoicing, FBR POS Integration and PRA built into the till. Candela RMS is quoted per business after a demo, and LumenSoft does not publish its FBR support. Candela still makes sense for an established apparel or footwear chain with a head office that wants LumenSoft's Assortment version and two decades of retail experience behind it. For a single shop, a pharmacy or a business with a few branches that wants to start this week, HisaabPOS is quicker to try and easier to budget.
Pricing compared
Head to head
| Candela RMS | HisaabPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Endorsements | — | 1 |
| Starting price | Quoted per business | PKR 1,000/mo |
| Free tier | — | No |
| Free trial | Demo on request | 1-month free trial, no card needed |
| Platforms | Windows | Web · Android · Tablet · Windows |
| Founded | 2000 | — |
| HQ | Lahore, Pakistan | — |
Pros & cons
- Over two decades in Pakistani retail
- Assortment version handles sizes and colours for fashion and footwear chains
- Price is not published; it is quoted per business
- Built for chains with a head office rather than a single shop
- FBR support is not published, so you have to ask the vendor
- FBR Digital Invoicing, FBR POS Integration and PRA built into the till, with the FBR invoice number and QR code on every receipt
- One account on web, Android and Windows; the Windows app keeps billing through load-shedding and syncs later
- Published rupee pricing from Rs 1,000 a month, with unlimited products and invoices
- 1-month free trial with no card needed
- Customer and supplier khata with WhatsApp reminders from the shop's own number
- English or Urdu interface, with every tutorial video in Urdu
- Ready editions for pharmacies, restaurants, kiryana, clothing, mobile shops, wholesale and more
- Multi-branch and godown stock with staff roles per branch
- Cash, card, JazzCash and EasyPaisa on one bill
- Offline billing runs on the Windows app; the browser version needs a connection
Similarities & differences
- Both are made in Pakistan for Pakistani retailers
- Both handle stock across several outlets
- Both serve grocery, pharmacy and clothing businesses
- HisaabPOS publishes plans from Rs 1,000 a month; Candela is quoted per business
- HisaabPOS has FBR Digital Invoicing, FBR POS and PRA built in; Candela's FBR support is not published
- HisaabPOS runs on web, Android and Windows on one account, including phones
- HisaabPOS offers a 1-month free trial with no card; Candela offers a demo on request
Who should choose which
Choose Candela RMS if you run an established apparel or footwear chain with a head office and want LumenSoft's Assortment version for sizes and colours.
Choose HisaabPOS if you run a shop, pharmacy, restaurant or a few branches and want published prices, FBR invoicing at the till, offline billing and Urdu, with a free month to try it.
Features compared
| Candela RMS | HisaabPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans & pricing | ||
| Free tier | — | ✗ No |
| Free trial | — | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Flat monthly plans; unlimited products and invoices |
| Platforms & access | ||
| Web app | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile apps | — | ✓ Yes |
| Desktop app | — | ✓ Yes |
| Offline mode | — | ✓ Yes |
| Collaboration | ||
| Role-based permissions | — | ✓ Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Is HisaabPOS cheaper than Candela?
HisaabPOS publishes plans from Rs 1,000 a month with unlimited products and invoices. Candela's price is not published; LumenSoft quotes each business, so ask for a quote to compare.
Which one has FBR integration?
HisaabPOS has FBR Digital Invoicing, FBR POS Integration and PRA built into the till. Candela's FBR support is not published, so confirm it with the vendor.
Does HisaabPOS handle sizes and colours for clothing shops?
Yes. HisaabPOS supports size and colour variants, cloth sold by the metre and stock transfers between branches.
Can I move from Candela to HisaabPOS?
Yes. If you can export your products and customers to Excel, HisaabPOS imports them, and the 1-month free trial lets you run both side by side first.