AI tools for hardware stores and retail shops
Updated 2026-10-16. Pricing labels come from each tool’s own site on the date shown on its SIM page; plans change, so check before you buy. Baca dalam Bahasa Melayu
Hardware and retail shops juggle thousands of SKUs, trade customers who want proper invoices, and walk-ins who want quick answers. The biggest wins come from a solid POS and accounting setup. Then use AI for marketing and paperwork.
POS and stock
- StoreHub Paid · Starter from USD39/mo; Advanced from USD79/mo; Pro from USD149/mo (free trial available) · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia
POS and online ordering for retail and F&B, from Malaysia.
POS for retail with sales records you can pull for month-end. - Qashier Paid · Essential RM5/day
All-in-one POS terminal for retail and F&B.
An all-in-one POS terminal for retail counters. - AutoCount Paid · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia
Malaysian accounting & POS with e-invoice support.
Accounting plus POS with e-invoice support, a common choice for shops with trade accounts. - EasyStore Paid · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia · BM ✓
Malaysian e-commerce and POS platform.
Sell online and in-store from one Malaysian platform.
Quotations and trade customers
- SQL Account Freemium · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia
Malaysian accounting software supporting MyInvois e-invoice.
Quotations, invoices and MyInvois in local accounting software. - Zoho Books Free plan
Online accounting with Malaysian e-invoicing support.
Online invoicing with Malaysian e-invoicing support. - ChatGPT Freemium · Free plan; paid Go, Plus and Pro plans for individuals (price shown at checkout)
General AI assistant for writing, analysis and Q&A.
Turn a customer's messy WhatsApp list into a clean item list to quote from, and check quantities yourself.
Supplier bills, delivery and payments
- Dext Paid
Capture receipts and invoices with AI.
Capture supplier invoices and delivery-order receipts. - Lalamove Paid · Pay per delivery; fare shown in the app before booking (by distance, vehicle and demand); extra stops from RM1 · BM ✓
On-demand same-day delivery by bike, car and van.
Same-day delivery by bike, car or van for bulky items. - EasyParcel Paid · Free sign-up; pay per shipment (prepaid credit) · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia
Malaysian courier booking platform comparing many couriers.
Book courier shipments for out-of-town customers. - CHIP Paid · FPX RM1.00 per B2C transaction; e-wallets 1.0% · 🇲🇾 Made in Malaysia
Malaysian payment collection and payout platform.
Collect payments from trade customers by FPX.
Promotions and WhatsApp catalogue
- WhatsApp Business Free plan · Free app; some optional features are paid
Official business app with catalogue and quick replies.
Share a catalogue of fast-moving items and send restock alerts to regulars. - Canva Freemium · Free plan; Pro US$144/yr (RM250/yr on the Malaysian App Store) · BM ✓
Design tool with Magic Studio AI features.
Make shelf talkers, promo flyers and Facebook posts. - Photoroom Paid · BM ✓
AI product photos for online sellers.
Clean product photos for your catalogue and online listings.
MyInvois e-invoicing
Contractors and companies buying from you will often ask for a proper e-invoice with their TIN. Make sure your accounting or POS software can issue individual e-invoices for them. Walk-in sales can usually go into a monthly consolidated e-invoice. See our MyInvois guide for thresholds and dates.
Read our MyInvois guide (BM, with LHDN sources) → · MyInvois (HASiL)
Where to start
- List your trade customers who will need individual e-invoices.
- Choose one POS/accounting combination that your accountant supports.
- Photograph your top 50 items for a WhatsApp catalogue.
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