Free Khata Apps in India: What to Look For
18 June 2026 · LenDen Team
Search "free khata app" and you'll find dozens of options. Most cover the basics, but they differ a lot in the details that decide whether you actually keep using the app. Here's what to check before you commit your shop's hisaab to one.
1. How fast is a single entry?
You'll make dozens of entries a day, so speed matters more than anything. The best apps let you pick a party, type the amount, and save in about two seconds — ideally with a number-first keypad on mobile.
If logging one transaction takes more than a few taps, you'll quietly stop using it.
2. Can it handle your parties?
Look for clean party management: add customers, distributors, and agents; search them by name; and reorder so your most important parties stay on top. If you run more than one shop or business, check whether the app supports multiple businesses in one account.
3. Are balances automatic and clear?
The whole point of a digital khata is that you never add by hand. Confirm that balances update instantly and that you can read them the way you think — a shopkeeper-friendly "kitna baaki" view, or a proper debit/credit accounting view.
4. Can you export your data?
Your records are yours. A good app lets you export to CSV or PDF for your own files or for tax time. Avoid apps that lock your data inside the app with no way out.
5. Is the free plan honestly free?
"Free" can mean very different things:
| Watch for | Good sign | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Party limit | Clear free limit | Hidden cap that blocks you fast |
| Core entry | Free forever | Charges to add transactions |
| Reports | Free or clearly Pro | Locked with no preview |
| Upgrades | Transparent pricing | Surprise charges |
Read what the free tier includes before you migrate months of data.
6. Is your data backed up?
Make sure entries are saved to a secure cloud database, so a lost phone doesn't mean a lost khata. Check that only your own account can see your records.
How LenDen measures up
LenDen is built around exactly these priorities: two-second entry with a mobile keypad, multiple businesses, automatic balances in both Credit and Accounting modes, CSV/PDF export, and a genuinely free plan to start. Pro adds batch entry and reports when you need them, with transparent pricing.
The best free khata app is the one you'll still be using next month. Pick for speed and clarity, and you'll stick with it. Try LenDen free.