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Mswipe alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll POS systems

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Mswipe: no public pricing for devices or transaction fees, and not a full POS: inventory and restaurant features need other software. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mswipe, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pine Labs currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1PiPine LabsPaid—NoWeb, Android4 of 468.8
2BharatPe logoBharatPeFree plan + paid—NoAndroid, iOS4 of 464.8
3Petpooja logoPetpoojaPaid—NoWindows, Android, iOS +15 of 559.4
4Paytm for Business logoPaytm for BusinessPaid—NoWeb, Android, iOS5 of 552.6
  1. Pi

    1. Pine LabsTop pick

    Best for: Mid-size and large Indian retailers that want card terminals with EMI and brand offers at checkout

    PaidWeb, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mswipe

    India's best-known card terminal brand, with strong EMI and brand-offer programmes.

    Pros

    • Strong in-store EMI and brand offer features at the terminal
    • Covers in-store POS, online gateway, gift cards and payouts
    • Long track record with large retail chains

    Cons

    • No published pricing; terms are negotiated per merchant
    • Aimed at larger merchants more than small shops
    • Hardware rental adds a recurring cost compared with free QR codes
    Visit Pine Labs Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pine Labs a good Mswipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Founded
    1998, in India
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pinelabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Card terminal history
    Plutus launched 2005
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pinelabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    Expanded to Malaysia in 2017
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pinelabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gift cards
    Qwikcilver, acquired 2019
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pinelabs.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. BharatPe logo

    2. BharatPe

    Best for: Small Indian shops that want free UPI QR payments, card machines and quick business loans

    Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mswipe

    QR, soundbox and card machines aimed at small Indian merchants and kiranas.

    Pros

    • Free QR code that accepts payments from any UPI app
    • Combined card, QR and speaker device in BharatPe One
    • Business loans offered through the same merchant app

    Cons

    • Not a website payment gateway; aimed at in-person payments
    • No billing, inventory or restaurant POS software built in
    • Only available to businesses in India
    Visit BharatPe Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BharatPe a good Mswipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    UPI QR
    Free, accepts any UPI app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bharatpe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Merchants
    17 million+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bharatpe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    All-in-one device
    BharatPe One
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bharatpe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment alerts
    Voice speaker
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bharatpe.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Petpooja logo

    3. Petpooja

    Best for: Restaurants in India and nearby markets that take many Zomato and Swiggy orders

    PaidWindows, Android, iOS, Web

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mswipe

    A full restaurant POS with billing and inventory, for outlets that need more than a terminal.

    Pros

    • Pulls Zomato and Swiggy orders into the same billing screen
    • Runs on Windows, Android and iOS hardware you may already own
    • Wide set of add-ons: KDS, captain app, QR ordering, loyalty
    • Tiers cover single outlets up to large chains with a central kitchen

    Cons

    • No public prices; you have to book a demo for a quote
    • Built around Indian delivery apps and GST, less suited to other markets
    • Many features such as the KDS and loyalty are paid add-ons
    Visit Petpooja Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Petpooja a good Mswipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Platforms
    iOS, Windows, Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    Basic, Core, Growth, Scale
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery integrations
    Zomato and Swiggy
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reports
    80+ reports
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Prayosha Food Services Pvt. Ltd.
    Checked Nov 8, 2026petpooja.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Paytm for Business logo

    4. Paytm for Business

    Best for: Indian businesses that want online and in-store payments from one widely recognised provider

    PaidWeb, Android, iOS

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mswipe

    Paytm soundboxes and card machines, tied into the widely used Paytm UPI network.

    Pros

    • Covers online gateway, payment links, QR codes and card machines
    • No setup or annual maintenance fee on the payment gateway
    • Plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento and other platforms

    Cons

    • Card rates vary by category and merchant size, which makes costs harder to predict
    • Only for businesses operating in India
    • Card machine and soundbox hardware are separate products with their own terms
    Visit Paytm for Business Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Paytm for Business a good Mswipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Setup fee
    None, and no annual maintenance charges
    Checked Nov 8, 2026business.paytm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment methods
    100+ including UPI, cards, netbanking, EMI
    Checked Nov 8, 2026business.paytm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Settlement
    T+1, same-day or on-demand
    Checked Nov 8, 2026business.paytm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento
    Checked Nov 8, 2026business.paytm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    UPI transaction fee
    0%, free on UPI and RuPay cards
    Checked Nov 8, 2026business.paytm.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mswipe alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Pi

Best Mswipe alternative for most people

Pine Labs

India's best-known card terminal brand, with strong EMI and brand-offer programmes.

BharatPe logo

Best Mswipe alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

BharatPe

QR, soundbox and card machines aimed at small Indian merchants and kiranas.

Petpooja logo

Best Mswipe alternative for Windows

Petpooja

A full restaurant POS with billing and inventory, for outlets that need more than a terminal.

Paytm for Business logo

Best Mswipe alternative for iPhone and Android

Paytm for Business

Paytm soundboxes and card machines, tied into the widely used Paytm UPI network.

Pi

Best Mswipe alternative for working in the browser

Pine Labs

India's best-known card terminal brand, with strong EMI and brand-offer programmes.

Mswipe alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mswipe?

Pine Labs ranks first right now. India's best-known card terminal brand, with strong EMI and brand-offer programmes. BharatPe and Petpooja follow it in our ranking.

Mswipe vs Pine Labs: what's the difference?

Both Mswipe and Pine Labs are paid products. Only Mswipe runs on iOS.

Is Mswipe free?

Mswipe is a paid product.

Is there a free alternative to Mswipe?

Yes. BharatPe (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mswipe?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mswipe?

The complaints we hear most: no public pricing for devices or transaction fees; not a full POS: inventory and restaurant features need other software; focused on India; other markets have a much smaller presence.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mswipe, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.