Is There Actually a Free Restaurant Billing Software in India?
Yes, but with a catch. Most restaurant software companies in India offer a 'free trial' for 14-30 days and then require payment. Geenil is different: its free plan is free forever, not just a trial. The free plan includes GST billing, menu management, expense tracking, and a basic dashboard. There are no hidden charges on the free plan. You only pay when you need advanced features like Kitchen Display System, table management, staff management, or analytics.
What Geenil's Free Plan Includes
The Geenil free plan (Rs 0/month) covers: GST-compliant billing with auto CGST/SGST calculation, thermal print support, digital bills via WhatsApp, UPI QR payment in bills, menu management with categories and items, expense tracking, and a basic sales dashboard. For a small restaurant, dhaba, or cafe just starting out, this is everything you need to go paperless and GST-compliant without spending anything.
When Do You Need a Paid Geenil Plan?
You should move to a paid plan when: (1) You have multiple tables and need visual floor management — this comes with the Silver plan at Rs 499/month. (2) You want a Kitchen Display System (KDS) where orders go directly to a screen in the kitchen — also Silver. (3) You need day-end P&L reports, staff management, reservations, or inventory tracking — these are in the Gold plan at Rs 999/month. (4) You want QR kiosk self-ordering, a loyalty programme, or Swiggy/Zomato aggregator integration — Platinum at Rs 1,999/month. A 40% early member discount currently applies to all paid plans.
GST Billing — How It Works in Geenil
Geenil generates GST invoices in under 10 seconds. You enter the customer's state (or it defaults to your state), and Geenil automatically determines whether to apply CGST+SGST (same state) or IGST (different state). It supports multiple GST rates for different items on the same bill. Bills are printed directly on a thermal printer or shared via WhatsApp. A UPI QR code is embedded in every bill for instant payment. For restaurants with AC, Geenil correctly handles 5% GST (no ITC) versus 18% GST (with ITC) based on your registration type.
Kitchen Display System — Does It Actually Work?
Yes. Geenil's KDS is available from the Silver plan onwards. When a waiter places an order on the waiter app or billing screen, it appears instantly on the kitchen display screen. The order moves through stages: Pending, Cooking, Ready, Served. Kitchen staff tap to update the status and the waiter sees the update in real time. This eliminates paper KOTs and the shouting across the kitchen that comes with them. The KDS works on any Android tablet, so you do not need special hardware.
Honest Downsides of Geenil
Geenil is a newer product launched in 2026, so it does not yet have the brand recognition of PetPooja or Posist. The aggregator API (Swiggy/Zomato sync) is only on the Platinum plan. The product currently has 6 active restaurant users — it is an early-stage product, which means the roadmap is moving fast but the feature set is still filling out. That said, the free plan is genuinely useful today with no expiry.
Our Verdict
If you want free restaurant billing software in India with real GST compliance and no expiry date, Geenil is worth trying. Start on the free plan, test it for your billing workflow, and upgrade only if you need KDS or table management. The 40% early member discount on paid plans makes the Silver plan effectively Rs 300/month — less than the cost of printing KOT pads for a month.