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AIM vs Spruce: Which is a better fit?

Updated on September 8th, 2024
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 3,856 reviews from Point of Sale users.
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Payment Processing
4.4
Electronic Payments
NA
Sales Reports
4.3
Order Management
4.4
Inventory Management
4.4
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Payment Processing
3.0
Electronic Payments
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Sales Reports
1.0
Order Management
1.0
Inventory Management
3.3
User satisfaction
4.1
User reviews200
Ease of use
3.6
Functionality
4.2
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.2
3.3
User reviews30
Ease of use
3.3
Functionality
3.4
Value for money
2.9
Customer support
2.8
Price starts from
One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

AIM can be found in retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, including musical instrument, appliance stores, bicycle & fitness, vacuum & sewing, liquor, hobby, golf, resale, consignment & more

Spruce is ideal for: LBM Dealers, Hardware Stores, Home Centers, Kitchen & Bath Showrooms, Plumbing/Electrical/HVAC Supply, Window/Door/Millwork, Tile/Flooring Supply, Masonry/Brick/ Concrete Supply.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Accounting Integration
388
Important

AIM

31/50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Customer History
  • Electronic Payments
  • Invoice Management
  • Offline Access
  • Promotions Management
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Restaurant POS
  • Sales Order Management
  • Sales Tax Management
  • Sales Trend Analysis
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Accounting Integration
  • Barcode Recognition
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Commission Management
  • CRM
  • Customer Accounts
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Reports
  • Discount Management
  • eCommerce Management
  • Electronic Signature
  • Employee Management
  • Gift Card Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Layaway Management
  • Loyalty Program
  • Multi-Location
  • Ordering Automation
  • Order Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Receipt Management
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Retail POS
  • Returns Management
  • Sales Reports
  • Stock Management
  • Transaction History
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Spruce

Top Features
49/50
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AIM

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AIM
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Spruce
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
AIM
  • By Tri-Technical Systems
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1984
Spruce
  • By ECI Software Solutions
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1999
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