Free forever
No subscription, no trial period, no hidden fees, no feature restrictions. Download Timeline POS once and use every feature for life. A genuinely free POS system with no strings attached.
100% free. All features. No subscription
Free POS system for retail and small business
Billing, products, customers, orders, reports. One Windows app. $0 a month.
Built by Timeline Digital. No subscription. No card cut. Running restaurants? See Timeline Restaurants POS instead.
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What is a POS system and why does your business need one?
Quick answer
Software that handles sales, inventory, customers and reports in one place. Replaces the cash register, the spreadsheet, and the receipt notebook.
Paper receipts pile up. Inventory counts go wrong. Customer notes get lost.
A POS fixes that. Scan or search a product, add to cart, complete the sale. Stock updates. Sale logs. Customer attaches. Done.
Most POS apps charge $69+/month. Some take 2.6% on every card. Some force you to buy their hardware. That math doesn't work for small shops.
We built Timeline POS as a free POS system. No subscription. No card cut. No feature locks. Install on Windows. Your data stays on the machine.
Comparing options before you install? Our free POS software download guide puts Timeline POS side by side with other no-cost systems so you can pick the right fit.
Who is Timeline POS built for?
Anyone who sells products or services and needs a better system than pen-and-paper or a basic calculator. A retail shop in Lahore, a restaurant in Dubai, a grocery store in London, a boutique anywhere. If you take payments, Timeline POS fits.
- Shop owners tired of manual sales tracking and inventory guesswork
- Restaurant and cafe owners who need fast, reliable billing
- Small businesses that cannot afford expensive monthly POS subscriptions
- Startups that want a professional point of sale system from day one
- Service providers who want to track customer transactions and balances
Everything you get in this free POS software
Seven modules. Sales, inventory, customers, orders, reports, settings, and a live dashboard. Here is what each one does for you.
Sales dashboard
Open the app and every number is in front of you. Today's sales, total orders, registered customers, product count, low stock alerts, and 7-day revenue trends, all on one screen. You make better calls when you can see the whole business at a glance.
POS billing and checkout
Ring up sales in seconds. Search products by name, SKU, or barcode, add them to the cart, apply discounts, select a customer, and close the sale. Timeline POS supports walk-in customers and registered accounts, so every transaction gets recorded accurately.
Product and inventory management
Add unlimited products with names, SKUs, categories, cost prices, selling prices, and stock levels. Filter by category, search instantly, and track inventory in real time. When stock runs low, the dashboard flags it before you run out of your best sellers.
Customer management
Build a customer database that grows with your business. Store names, phone numbers, and emails, view order history, and track outstanding balances. When you know your customers, you serve them better and they come back.
Orders and sales history
Every transaction is recorded in full: date, customer, items, subtotal, discount, paid amount, due balance, and status. Filter orders by date range and status, and review past sales anytime. Your complete sales history is always one click away.
Reports and analytics
Built-in reporting shows sales, product performance, customer insights, and inventory summaries. Export any report to PDF or CSV for your accountant or business partners. Raw sales data becomes numbers you can act on.
Business settings
Set your business name, phone, email, address, currency symbol, default tax rate, low stock alert level, and receipt footer message. Timeline POS adapts to how you work, not the other way around.
Why pick Timeline POS over paid alternatives?
Most POS systems bill you before your first sale. Timeline POS does the opposite. Here is what that means in practice.
Works 100% offline
Your business should not stop when the internet does. Timeline POS runs entirely on your computer with all data stored locally. Process sales, manage inventory, and serve customers with no network connection at all.
Fast and lightweight
The app launches in seconds, product search is instant, and checkout takes a few clicks. No loading screens, no lag, no frustration during busy hours.
Simple for anyone to use
You do not need technical skills to run Timeline POS. The interface is clean, the navigation is clear, and every module explains itself. If you can use a smartphone, you can run this POS.
Your data stays private
Sales, products, and customer records live on your own computer. Nothing is sent to the cloud, and nobody else can access your data. Full privacy, zero exposure.
Grow without paying more
Add unlimited products, customers, and orders without ever hitting a paywall. Most POS systems charge more as you grow. Timeline POS scales with you at zero cost.
Timeline POS vs. paid POS systems
The same core features, minus the monthly fee and the transaction commission. Compare line by line.
| Feature | Timeline POS (free) | Typical paid POS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Free forever | $29 to $199 per month |
| Transaction fees | None | 1.5% to 3.5% per sale |
| Hardware required | Any Windows computer | Proprietary POS terminal |
| Product limits | Unlimited | Often capped on free plans |
| Internet required | No, works fully offline | Usually required |
| Data storage | Local on your computer | Cloud (provider controls it) |
| Reports and export | PDF and CSV included | Often premium only |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 30 minutes to hours |
| Customer support | WhatsApp and email | Email or paid phone support |
Who can use this point of sale system?
Any business that processes sales. These are the industries where Timeline POS earns its keep fastest.
Retail stores and shops
Clothing boutique, electronics shop, grocery store, or general retail outlet: Timeline POS handles product catalogs, barcode-based checkout, inventory alerts, and daily sales tracking for stores of any size.
Restaurants and cafes
For full restaurant operations, tables, dine-in/takeout/delivery, recipe-based inventory and EOD shift reports, use the dedicated Timeline Restaurants POS at /timeline-restaurants-pos. It is also free, offline, and built specifically for food service. Timeline POS (this page) covers cafes, bakeries and counter-style food operations that do not need full table management.
Small businesses and startups
Just starting out and cannot justify POS machines or monthly software fees? Timeline POS gives you professional billing, inventory tracking, customer management, and sales reports from day one, at zero cost.
Service-based businesses
Salons, repair shops, laundry services, and other service businesses can bill customers, track service history, and manage their customer database. It works for any business that takes payments.
Wholesale and distribution
Manage large product catalogs with cost and selling prices, track stock across categories, process bulk orders, and keep a record of every transaction. Timeline POS handles the volume wholesale businesses demand.
Multi-counter shops
Install Timeline POS on multiple computers for separate billing counters. Each installation runs independently with its own data. Need centralized management? Contact Timeline Digital for a custom networked setup.
A free POS system for small businesses, without the catch
Picking a point of sale system is one of the bigger operational decisions a shop makes. A good POS does more than process payments. It becomes the record of every sale, every product movement, and every customer interaction. Without it, you are running on guesswork.
Timeline POS was built for the businesses that need these tools most and can least afford the price tags on most POS software. Retail POS for a clothing shop, restaurant POS for a new cafe, or a general POS system for small business operations: it covers the job at no cost.
Cloud POS dies when the internet does. Timeline POS doesn't. Local SQLite. Sub-second checkout. Search hits without lag. Service keeps running.
What's included: product catalog, fast billing, customer profiles with order history, order management, PDF/CSV export, currency and tax settings.
Nothing is paywalled. No cap on products. No cap on orders. Reports aren't locked. We built it free because Timeline Digital makes money on custom software work.
Timeline POS screenshots
Every module, as it looks in the app. These are actual screenshots, not mockups.
Free download. Version 1.0.7
Download Timeline POS for free
One click downloads the setup file. Run the installer, follow the steps, done. No registration, no sign-up forms, no internet needed after the download.
How to install
1
Download the setup file
Click the "Download free POS system" button on this page. The setup file starts downloading to your computer immediately.
2
Run the installer
Open the downloaded file named "timelinepos.exe". Because Timeline POS is a newer app that has not yet built up download reputation with Microsoft, Windows SmartScreen may show a "Windows protected your PC" prompt the first time you run it. This is common for new and independently published software and does not by itself mean the file is unsafe. First confirm you downloaded it from timelinedigi.com (not a third-party mirror), then click "More info" and "Run anyway" to continue. If anything looks off, message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the current file name and version before you install.
3
Follow the installation wizard
Click through the setup steps. Choose your preferred install location or keep the default. Installation completes in under a minute on most computers.
4
Set up your business
Open Timeline POS from your desktop shortcut. Go to Settings, enter your business name, address, currency, and tax rate. Then start adding products and making sales.
File name: timelinepos.exe
Size: ~164 MB
Platform: Windows 10+
Last updated: 2026-07-11
Price: Free (lifetime, all features)
SHA-256: 23e5d18dfa90cf73ce97dea8615139716343d9c70ad5334ea7282935aa9fc306
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Timeline POS questions, answered
Straight answers to the questions shop owners ask most about this free point of sale system.
Is Timeline POS really a free POS system?
Yes, Timeline POS is 100% free. There is no trial period, no monthly subscription, and no hidden upgrade cost. Every feature including sales, inventory, customers, orders, and reports is available at no charge. Timeline Digital provides this point of sale system as a free tool for businesses worldwide.
Does this POS system work without internet?
Yes. Timeline POS is a desktop application that runs entirely offline on your Windows computer. All your sales data, product catalog, and customer records are stored locally on your machine. You can process sales, check inventory, and generate reports without any internet connection.
What type of business can use this point of sale system?
Timeline POS is designed for retail stores, restaurants, cafes, grocery shops, clothing boutiques, electronics stores, salons, service businesses, wholesale distributors, and any business that needs to track sales and manage inventory. It works for both product-based and service-based businesses.
Is this POS software safe to install on my computer?
Timeline POS is built and published by Timeline Digital, a registered software development company, and we scan each release before we upload it. It does not collect or transmit your business data, everything stays locally on your computer. To be sure you have the official file, download it only from timelinedigi.com rather than a third-party mirror, and avoid "cracked" copies of paid POS software, which are a common source of malware. Windows may still show a SmartScreen prompt on first run because the app is newly published; see the installation steps above for what that means.
Can I add unlimited products and customers?
Yes. There are no limits on the number of products, customers, or orders you can create. Whether you manage 50 products or 5,000, the software handles them all without any performance issues or paywall prompts.
What operating system does Timeline POS support?
The current version supports Windows 10 and later. It runs as a standard desktop application. Mac and Linux versions may be considered for future releases based on user demand.
How is this different from paid POS systems like Square or Clover?
Paid POS systems like Square, Clover, and Shopify POS typically require monthly subscriptions, transaction fees, or proprietary POS hardware. Timeline POS is completely free, works on any Windows computer, has no transaction fees, and stores data locally for maximum privacy. You get the core features that small businesses actually need without ongoing costs.
Can I export my sales reports?
Yes. The Reports module lets you export sales data, product performance, and customer reports to PDF and CSV formats. Share these with your accountant, business partner, or use them for your own record keeping.
What if I need a custom POS solution for my business?
If your business requires features beyond the free version such as cloud sync, multi-location management, custom integrations, or industry-specific modules, Timeline Digital can build a tailored point of sale system for you. Contact us via WhatsApp or email for a free consultation.
Will there be future updates to Timeline POS?
Yes. Timeline Digital plans regular updates with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Updates will be available as free downloads from this page. You can also follow us on WhatsApp for update notifications.
Built by Timeline Digital
Timeline Digital is a custom software development company based in Islamabad, Pakistan. We build tailored business systems for organizations worldwide, from labor management systems to school management software and enterprise systems.
We released Timeline POS free because every business owner deserves professional tools, whatever the budget. This is our contribution to the small business community.
If you outgrow the free version and need cloud sync, multi-store management, employee access controls, or industry-specific modules, our team can build a point of sale system to your exact requirements. We also build web applications and mobile apps for businesses at every stage.
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Made in Islamabad, Pakistan
Free POS Software for Businesses in Pakistan
Timeline POS is a free Windows point-of-sale app used by shops, kiryana stores and small businesses in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad. It bills in PKR, works fully offline, and costs Rs 0 forever, with no monthly fee and no cut on your sales.
Billing in PKR
Set your currency to PKR or Rs in Business Settings and print receipts in Pakistani Rupees. No conversion or workaround needed.
Rs 0, no sales cut
Free forever with no monthly fee and no percentage taken from each sale, unlike cloud POS tools that charge PKR 2,000 or more per month.
Runs through load-shedding
A fully offline desktop app. It keeps ringing up sales and saving data when the internet or power is unstable.
FBR-ready sales reports
Daily and monthly sales reports help you prepare FBR returns. FBR POS e-invoicing for Tier-1 retailers can be added on request.
WhatsApp setup help
Our Islamabad team helps you install and set up Timeline POS on WhatsApp at +92 344 9310484, in Urdu or English.
Common questions from Pakistan
Is Timeline POS available in Pakistan and does it support PKR?
Yes. Timeline POS works on any Windows PC in Pakistan and lets you set the currency to PKR or Rs in Business Settings, so all billing, receipts and reports are in Pakistani Rupees. It is built by Timeline Digital in Islamabad and is free to download and use.
Does Timeline POS work for FBR tax invoicing or sales tax receipts in Pakistan?
Timeline POS prints itemised receipts and generates sales reports you can use to prepare FBR sales tax returns. Direct FBR POS e-invoicing integration, which some Tier-1 retailers are required to use, is available as a custom add-on. Ask our team on WhatsApp if you need it.
Can I use Timeline POS in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad without a stable internet connection?
Yes. Timeline POS is a fully offline Windows app. It does not need the internet to bill, track stock, or print reports, so it works reliably during load-shedding or weak connectivity in any city in Pakistan. Your data stays on your own computer.
Is there Urdu language support or WhatsApp help for Pakistani users?
The app interface is in English, but our Islamabad team provides setup help and answers questions in Urdu and English on WhatsApp at +92 344 9310484. You can reach a real local person, not an overseas call centre.