# B8Scale Free Community Edition

> 100% Free Offline POS (Point of Sale) and Business Operating System for solo retail shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware shops, clothing boutiques, restaurants, and small businesses.

## Overview
- **Name**: B8Scale Free Community Edition (B8Scale Free OS)
- **Website**: https://free.b8scale.com
- **Pricing**: 100% Free Forever ($0 / LKR 0). No subscriptions, no monthly charges, no feature lock-in.
- **Architecture**: 100% Standalone Offline-First (all business data is saved locally on the user's device).
- **Supported Platforms**: Windows (10/11), macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel), Android (Tablets & Phones).

## Key Features
1. **100% Free Forever (No Monthly Fees)**: Zero subscriptions, zero lock-ins. Runs standalone offline directly on the user's PC, Mac, or Android tablet.
2. **Fast Counter POS & Thermal Receipts**: High-speed counter billing with custom store header, discounts, item search, and thermal receipt printing (58mm / 80mm ESC/POS).
3. **Product Catalog & Inventory Management**: Organize products, purchase costs, selling prices, and track remaining stock levels with low-stock visibility.
4. **Daily Sales & Profit Summaries**: Clear daily sales reports showing exact gross revenue, cost of goods, and net daily earnings.
5. **Customer Credit & Cash Ledger**: Maintain simple, secure customer credit balances (ණය ගිණුම්) and cash transaction histories.
6. **Self-Setup in Under 2 Minutes**: Includes step-by-step video installation guides and instant setup with zero configuration needed.

## Direct Download Links (v2.2.1)
- **Windows PC / Laptop (.exe installer)**: https://github.com/thumuladinu/b8scale/releases/download/v2.2.1/B8Scale-Free-OS-Setup-2.2.1.exe
- **Mac Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 (.dmg)**: https://github.com/thumuladinu/b8scale/releases/download/v2.2.1/B8Scale.Free.OS-2.2.1-arm64.dmg
- **Mac Intel Chips (.dmg)**: https://github.com/thumuladinu/b8scale/releases/download/v2.2.1/B8Scale.Free.OS-2.2.1.dmg
- **Android APK (Tablets & Phones)**: https://github.com/thumuladinu/b8scale/releases/download/v2.2.1/B8Scale.apk

## About B8Scale Custom & Multi-Branch Solutions
For multi-branch retail chains, cloud synchronised systems, or custom ERP solutions, B8Scale provides tailor-made enterprise software development at https://b8scale.com.