The POS that works
instantly.
No login. No subscription. No setup.
Upload your Excel file and start selling in under 30 seconds.
Real usage.
No fluff.
This is exactly what you see when you open VesselTill.
Download the VesselTill Demo Template — a ready-to-use Excel file with 100 real products across 8 categories, barcodes, stock quantities, prices, and 20 staff names already filled in.
Upload it to the app and you're selling in seconds. Then replace the products with your own — edit the spreadsheet, add your items, barcodes and prices, and re-upload.
Four steps.
Under 30 seconds.
Upload your Excel file
Your existing price list is your database. Name and price is all you need.
Tap or scan items
Products as cards. Tap, scan or search. Apply discounts. VesselTill handles the maths.
Collect payment
Cash, card, or split. Change calculated instantly. No card reader required.
Send the receipt
WhatsApp to any number. Download PDF. Or print. Done in two taps.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Excel import
Upload any .xlsx file. Name and price only required.
No re-entryBarcode scanner
Phone camera or USB. Products found and added instantly.
Camera + USBCash, card & split
Cash calculates change. Card records method. Split tracks both.
Auto changeWhatsApp receipts
Type any number. Receipt sent directly. No contact needed.
Any numberPDF receipts
80mm receipt PDF, download instantly. No printer required.
Instant downloadStock tracking
Deducts on sale, restores on returns. Export stock CSV any time.
Real-timeRefunds & exchanges
From any past receipt. Reason logged. Stock updates automatically.
Full auditStaff tracking
Assign sales to staff. See individual revenue at end of day.
Per-staffEnd-of-day reports
Sales, returns, product and staff breakdowns. PDF or email.
PDF + Email30+ currencies
USD, GBP, EUR, ZAR, KES, NGN, INR and more. Tax-inclusive modes.
Works globallyWorks offline
Install as a PWA. Sells through without any signal.
PWALocal-first
Nothing uploaded to any server. Your data, your device, always.
Zero cloudIf you sell anything,
anywhere — this is your till.
VesselTill works for any seller in any country. No industry. No size. No barriers.
Market stalls
Up in under a minute. Works offline. Any device.
Food vendors
Fast cards, split payments, receipts in two taps.
Fashion & boutiques
Stock tracking. Exchanges. Full return history.
Salons & beauty
Assign sales to staff. Track per-therapist revenue.
Churches & schools
One-day events. No subscription needed. Just open.
Events & pop-ups
Multiple staff. WhatsApp receipts on the floor.
Small retailers
Stock management. End-of-day reports. Offline.
Informal traders
Any currency. Any country. No setup barriers.
Why pay for a till?
No asterisks. Just the facts.
| Feature | VesselTill | Shopify POS | Square | iZettle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fees | None | $39–$399 | $0–$60+ | €0–€99+ |
| Account required | Never | Required | Required | Required |
| Transaction fees | 0% | 0.5–2% | 2.6%+ | 1.75%+ |
| Works offline | Full PWA | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Excel import | Built-in | CSV only | CSV only | ✕ |
| WhatsApp receipts | Direct | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Data ownership | 100% local | Shopify | Square | PayPal |
| Time to first sale | <30 seconds | Hours | 30+ min | 30+ min |
"Why doesn't a POS exist that you can simply open and use?"
I spent more than 14 years working in retail. During that time I watched point-of-sale systems become increasingly complicated, expensive, and locked behind subscriptions, accounts, and unnecessary friction.
Many small businesses were just trying to survive. Market sellers, pop-up shops, small stores, school events, independent traders — they don't need a SaaS platform. They need a reliable till that works immediately.
But most POS systems expect businesses to:
- Create accounts before making a single sale
- Pay monthly fees with or without revenue
- Stay permanently connected to the internet
- Learn dashboards designed for enterprise
- Buy into ecosystems of hardware and integrations
I kept asking the same question. Why doesn't a POS exist that you can simply open and use? Upload your product list. Start selling. Nothing else. VesselTill is built around that idea.
No subscriptions. No advertisements. No unnecessary barriers. No treating small businesses like recurring revenue targets.
Just a simple, local-first point-of-sale designed to help people start selling as quickly as possible.
Straight answers.
Is VesselTill free — no hidden costs?
Do I need to create an account?
How do I get my products in?
What happens to my data if I close the browser?
Does it process card payments?
Does it work in any country and currency?
Can I use it on my phone at a market stall?
Why is it free? What's the catch?
Support VesselTill
VesselTill is developed independently without subscriptions, ads, or investor funding. If you'd like to support ongoing development, you can contribute below.
Say hello
Got a compliment, feedback, or a question? I'd love to hear from you. Every message goes directly to the founder.
Ready to sell?
Open the till.
No signup. No waiting. No cost. Works anywhere in the world.
Open App — it's free →No account · No monthly fees · Works in your currency