The digital khata book
for every Indian shop.
Track udhaar, send WhatsApp reminders, manage daily cashbook — in Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, or any of 12 Indian languages. Free, forever.
Today's receivable
₹ 47,250
Ramesh General Store
3 days overdue₹ 12,400
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Priya Tailors
1 week overdue₹ 8,900
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Naveen Electricals
2 weeks overdue₹ 25,950
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What you get free
Everything a shopkeeper needs
Built for the way Indian shops, service providers, and freelancers actually work.
Party ledger
Track lena-dena with every customer and supplier. Running balances update instantly with every entry.
Cashbook
Daily cash-in, cash-out. Reconcile your drawer in seconds — no more paper notebook or end-of-day guesswork.
500 free invoices/month
GST-ready invoices on the free plan. Professional PDF with your logo. Share directly on WhatsApp or email.
WhatsApp reminders
One tap sends a payment reminder to your customer. They see your balance and a payment link — you stop making awkward calls.
Automated follow-ups
Set reminder schedules: 3 days, 7 days, 30 days overdue. Khata follows up so you can focus on the shop.
Photo bills
Snap a purchase bill, attach it to a transaction. Searchable by party, date, or amount — bye-bye shoebox of receipts.
12 Indian languages
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, and more. Switch any time from settings with zero data loss.
Works offline
Enter transactions even without internet. Everything syncs automatically when you come back online. Kirana-ready.
Bank-grade security
AES-256 encryption. Data stored in AWS Mumbai. Daily backups. DPDPA-compliant. Your data is yours, always.
Who it's for
Built for every Indian business
From the corner kirana to the home tutor — Khata adapts to your business.
Kirana & general stores
Replace the paper khata book your grandfather used. Track every customer's udhaar digitally, send WhatsApp reminders, and know exactly who owes you what — without arguments.
- Unlimited customer ledgers
- Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil UI
- Works on 2G/offline
- WhatsApp payment reminders
- Cash drawer reconciliation
Service providers
Plumbers, electricians, tutors, tailors — anyone who does work first and collects later. Track job-by-job, send GST invoices, and never lose track of who owes you after a big project.
- Job-wise party tracking
- GST invoices (500/month free)
- Photo receipts on mobile
- PDF statements on demand
- Automated SMS reminders
Micro-businesses & home businesses
Tiffin services, home bakeries, online sellers, tutors — small operations where every rupee counts. Khata tracks income, expenses, and receivables without a single rupee in software costs.
- 500 free invoices/month
- Income & expense tracking
- Auto-reminders for dues
- Simple P&L summary
- Export to Excel anytime
Why Khata wins
Free is better when it's also complete
Compare Khata to the old paper book and typical paid apps.
| Feature | Khata (Free) | Paper book | Other apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party ledgers (udhaar/credit) | Limited | ||
| WhatsApp payment reminders | Paid only | ||
| GST-ready invoices | 500/month | Paid only | |
| Works offline | Limited | ||
| Regional language UI | 12 languages | Hindi only | |
| Photo bill attachments | Paid only | ||
| Cloud backup | |||
| Export to Excel/PDF | Paid only | ||
| Cost | Free forever | ₹0 | ₹299–999/mo |
Real stories
12,000 shops can't be wrong
From kirana stores in Rajasthan to tutors in Pune — real businesses using Khata every day.
“Pehle har mahine end mein confuse ho jaata tha ki kitna udhaar baaki hai. Ab Khata mein sab track ho jata hai aur WhatsApp reminder bhi chala jaata hai — collection 3 weeks se 1 week ho gayi.”
“As a home tutor I had no proper way to track fee dues. AskBooks Khata lets me send a professional reminder every month. Parents pay on time and I never have the awkward conversation.”
“We run a small catering business. Khata tracks all our advance payments and balances. The WhatsApp invoice feature is a game-changer — clients get it instantly, we look professional.”
Pricing
Start free. Grow when you're ready.
No lock-in. Khata is free forever — upgrade only when your business needs more.
- Unlimited party ledgers
- Unlimited transactions
- Daily cashbook
- 500 free invoices / month
- WhatsApp & SMS reminders
- Photo bill attachments
- 12 Indian languages
- Offline mode
- Excel & PDF export
Everything in Khata, plus:
- Unlimited GST invoices
- GSTR-1, 3B, 9 auto-filing
- e-Invoice & e-Way Bill
- Payroll with PF/ESI/TDS
- Bank reconciliation
- Multi-user with roles
- Inventory management
- P&L, Balance Sheet, Reports
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you want to know before signing up.
What does Khata mean?
Khata is the traditional Indian ledger book shopkeepers use to track who owes them money (udhaar) and who they owe. AskBooks Khata is the digital version — with WhatsApp reminders, automatic totals, photo bill attachments, and zero risk of losing the book.
Is it really free forever?
Yes — Khata is free forever. No credit card needed, no trial expiry. You get unlimited parties, unlimited transactions, cashbook, and up to 500 free invoices per month at no charge. Upgrade to Pro when you need full GST filing, payroll, and multi-user accounting.
Can I use it in Hindi?
Yes. Khata works in Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali out of the box. Switch language any time from settings — all your data stays intact.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. You can enter transactions, view balances, and generate invoices offline. Everything syncs automatically when you reconnect. Designed for areas with patchy 4G — even works on 2G.
Can I export my data?
Always. Download your full ledger, cashbook, and invoices as Excel or PDF any time. If you ever decide to leave, you take everything with you. We will never lock your data.
How do I upgrade when my business grows?
Upgrade to Pro directly from the app — all your Khata data carries over automatically. Pro adds full GST accounting, payroll, bank reconciliation, multi-user with roles, and unlimited invoices. Start at ₹999/month.
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