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CStore Essentials vs Epos Now: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Convenience Store
16
36
  • Fuel Management
  • Lottery Management
29
Best performer
36
  • Accounting Integration
  • Barcode Recognition
  • Discount Management
User satisfaction
2.6
User reviews17
Ease of use
3.4
Functionality
3.2
Value for money
3.6
Customer support
2.3
3.5
User reviews525
Ease of use
3.6
Functionality
3.5
Value for money
3.3
Customer support
3.3
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Web-based back office management solution that enables convenience store and gas station managers to monitor and control sales, transactions, refunds, price books, purchasing and other operations.

Epos Now's award-winning POS offers specialized hardware and software for all kinds of retail and hospitality businesses of any size, with an overall Trustpilot score of 4.5/5 (April 2024).

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
No videos provided by vendor
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4 screenshots
152638
1 screenshot

CStore Essentials

16/36
  • Accounting Integration
  • Barcode Recognition
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Commission Management
  • CRM
  • Data Import/Export
  • Discount Management
  • Electronic Signature
  • Gift Card Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Multi-Location
  • Order Management
  • Order Processing
  • Payment Processing
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Promotions Management
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Returns Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Customizable Reports
  • Employee Management
  • Fuel Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Lottery Management
  • Loyalty Program
  • Performance Metrics
  • Price/Margin Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Real-Time Data
  • Receipt Management
  • Sales Reports
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Epos Now

Top Features
29/36
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CStore Essentials
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
Epos Now
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
CStore Essentials
  • By PDI Technologies
  • Located in United States
Epos Now
  • By Epos Now
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2011
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