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# Best Point of Sale Software

Last updated on October 20, 2026

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[Free](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/s/free/)[For Small Businesses](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/s/small-businesses/)

[4.3 (66)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149980/Ehopper/reviews/)

eHopper is a free POS system including free processing. Ideal for retail, restaurants, food trucks to speed up operations, grow sales. [Learn more about eHopper](https://www.capterra.com/p/149980/Ehopper/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.3 (25)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133811/BloomNation/reviews/)

Customized online stores for florists with POS and email marketing integration. [Learn more about BloomNation](https://www.capterra.com/p/133811/BloomNation/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.8 (8)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021666/GoDaddy-Commerce/#reviews)

Our Card Reader includes a convenient charging dock. Use on a counter to free-up your hands so you can do other things. [Learn more about GoDaddy POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021666/GoDaddy-Commerce/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

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0.0 (0)

Elevating Expectations of Cloud Point-of-Sale [Learn more about Adora POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/201090/Adora-POS/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[3.8 (730)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/reviews/)

Simple, secure, and powerful. Take control of your business with our award-winning POS systems. [Learn more about Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.2 (1335)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Designed to help any restaurant or retail outlet run efficiently. It is easy-to-use and fully integrated with other Odoo applications. [Learn more about Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.1 (198)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130285/AIMsi/reviews/)

AIM is a complete point of sale, inventory management, accounting and business software for the retail industry. (AIM is EMV-ready) [Learn more about AIM](https://www.capterra.com/p/130285/AIMsi/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.8 (16)](https://www.capterra.com/p/2314/PrISM/reviews/)

Prism POS complete turn-key system with touch screen ordering, reporting, inventory, food & labor cost analysis, and staff scheduling. [Learn more about Microworks Prism POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/2314/PrISM/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.9 (29)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207505/Curbside-Laundries/reviews/)

Wash and fold point of sale for laundromats, with integrated laundry pickup and delivery web app for customer scheduling [Learn more about Curbside Laundries](https://www.capterra.com/p/207505/Curbside-Laundries/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.8 (188)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76636/RetailEdge/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Retail POS Software for brick n mortar stores. Consignment, apparel, boutique, gift, specialty, bakery, vape, hydroponics, outdoor, etc [Learn more about RetailEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/76636/RetailEdge/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

92% recommend this product

[4.7 (80)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142520/KORONA/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

KORONA's retail POS system is subscription-based with no contracts or extra fees. All training and 24/7 support is included. [Learn more about KORONA POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/142520/KORONA/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[4.5 (11)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179820/Rapid-POS/reviews/)

An affordable POS solution that provides a comprehensive set of business management tools needed to successfully run a retail business. [Learn more about Rapid POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/179820/Rapid-POS/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/)

[4.7 (9307)](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/reviews/)

Mobile-based social commerce platform that enables users to carry out money transmission across all types of purchases. [Learn more about Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

87% recommend this product

[## Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)

[4.7 (3681)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/)

All-in-one platform for beauty, wellness & fitness businesses. Booking, payments, marketing, payroll, and financing — in one place. [Learn more about Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

87% recommend this product

[## Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/)

[4.6 (3040)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Customizable point-of-sale (POS) system built for businesses of all shapes and sizes, offering reporting and inventory management. [Learn more about Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

83% recommend this product

[## PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/)

[4.6 (2290)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Accept card and contactless payments in person with our selection of chip, tap, and swipe readers and accessories. [Learn more about PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

82% recommend this product

[## NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)

[4.2 (2080)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/)

NetSuite is the AI-powered cloud ERP that unifies financials and operations to help businesses grow and scale.  [Learn more about NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Booker](https://www.capterra.com/p/90708/Booker/)

[4.1 (981)](https://www.capterra.com/p/90708/Booker/reviews/)

Bring smarter payments & convenience to your clients with Booker's powerful POS software, built to help run your spa or salon better. [Learn more about Booker](https://www.capterra.com/p/90708/Booker/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/)

[4.0 (976)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/reviews/)

This complete software enriches businesses with its intuitive cloud-based interface, advanced sale management and built-in reports. [Learn more about Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## EngageBay CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/178819/EngageBay-Marketing/)

[4.6 (912)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178819/EngageBay-Marketing/reviews/)

AI-powered all-in-one CRM for marketing, sales, and support — built to help small businesses grow faster. [Learn more about EngageBay CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/178819/EngageBay-Marketing/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

84% recommend this product

[## Cin7 Core](https://www.capterra.com/p/133038/Cin7-Core/)

[4.3 (739)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133038/Cin7-Core/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Connect your inventory, suppliers, sales channels, orders and warehouses in one automated solution with 700 integrations. [Learn more about Cin7 Core](https://www.capterra.com/p/133038/Cin7-Core/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Cin7 Omni](https://www.capterra.com/p/133133/Cin7/)

[4.3 (602)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133133/Cin7/reviews/)

Connect your inventory, sales channels, orders and warehouses in one automated solution with built-in EDI and 700 integrations. [Learn more about Cin7 Omni](https://www.capterra.com/p/133133/Cin7/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Clover](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/)

[3.8 (586)](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/reviews/)

Cloud-based point-of-sale and payments system that integrates the functions of a cash register, card payment terminal, and more. [Learn more about Clover](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/)

[4.1 (554)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/shortlist/)

Toast is an all-in-one POS and management system built to improve efficiency and dramatically cut costs. [Learn more about Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

[## CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/)

[4.6 (522)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/reviews/)

CAKE Point of Sale maximizes restaurant management with software connecting the front of the house to the back. [Learn more about CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/)

Point of Sale features reviewers most value

Accounting Integration

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Customer Accounts

eCommerce Management

Electronic Payments

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking

Multi-Location

Order Management

86% recommend this product

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Table of Contents

-   [The benefits of point of sale software](#the-benefits-of-point-of-sale-software)
-   [Typical features of point of sale software](#typical-features-of-point-of-sale-software)
-   [The cost of point of sale software](#the-cost-of-point-of-sale-software)
-   [Considerations when purchasing point of sale software](#considerations-when-purchasing-point-of-sale-software)
-   [Relevant point of sale software trends](#relevant-point-of-sale-software-trends)

## The benefits of point of sale software

These days, the increasing complexities of running a business means that you can’t rely on just the traditional operation and execution practices. You need advanced tools to stay competitive among newer and bigger businesses. A well-implemented POS system will help you achieve this. Listed below are some of the benefits of installing a POS system at your retail store:

-   **Faster delivery of operations:** A retailer has to manage multiple operations such as purchasing materials, dispatching goods, daily staffing, managing appointments, and processing payments. Traditionally, you needed multiple registers and numerous staff to enter all these details in respective files. But now, retailers can record all the information in a single POS system and save time. They are also able to better staff their employees, accurately bill customers for purchases, and execute check-out faster.
    
-   **Efficient inventory management:** The current POS systems can easily handle multiple stock inventories for multiple stores. This allows businesses to be aware of the available stock and they can set reordering triggers so that they never run out of stock. Modern POS systems are even capable of analyzing purchase history and providing recommendations for the next purchase.
    
-   **Exhaustive business reporting:** Keeping track of sales, revenue, and profits is quite a tedious task, especially when you’re recording transactions on paper or spreadsheets. A POS system records all transactions in a defined or customized template. This helps retailers identify their over- and underselling items, based on which, they can strategize their marketing efforts to boost sales.
    

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## Typical features of point of sale software

-   **Inventory management:** Supervise the process of ordering, storing, and tracking your stocks to ensure smooth and uninterrupted supply.
    
-   **Payment processing:** Accept, verify, and process customer payments made via various channels including cash, check, digital wallets, and cards.
    
-   **Sales tracking:** Track and monitor the quantity of stocks sold over a period of time and capture the performance of your sales team.
    
-   **Discount management:** Work with different types of promo codes and reward programs to offer certain discounts to customers and boost your sales.
    
-   **Barcode scanning:** Scan products using their barcodes and/or similar tags and track the in and out movement of the items from the shop.
    
-   **Electronic signature (also known as e-signature):** Sign documents digitally within the system to save time and paper.
    

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## The cost of point of sale software

Most products in the market are priced on a per month basis and can be divided into three pricing tiers based on their starting price.

**Price ranges\*:**

-   $0 - $26
    
-   $26 - $60
    
-   $60+
    

_\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offering that was found on vendor websites on April 5, 2019. These ranges correspond to the 25th, 75th, and 100th percentile of the pricing information gathered from vendor websites of sample products._

This list summarizes pricing for the base plans of most products. An enterprise, or premium product that is priced higher, may include some additional features such as multi-store retail management, advanced sales and inventory reporting, loyalty and promotional events management, and mobile apps.

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## Considerations when purchasing point of sale software

-   **Expectations from the POS:** These solutions are offered at varying price ranges. It’s easier to select a solution if you know your requirements in terms of features, functions, budget, and services. Buyers should consider the requirements of their staff and customers. It would be also advisable to anticipate your future needs, so that you can check whether the shortlisted vendor offers those features or not.
    
-   **Software usability:** The high employee turnover in the industry in one reason why you need to ensure that the POS software is easy to learn and use for all your staff. Ease of usability allows new and existing employees to use the POS soon after training. This makes it essential to test the usability and learning curve of a solution, which can be done through free trials and demos.
    
-   **Total cost of ownership:** The cost of implementing the POS can very from a few hundred dollars to thousands. This depends on the deployment option, number of accessories, and payment plan you choose. Some vendors charge a high upfront fee for compatible accessories, while others ask a recurring fee. Most POS software are compatible only with their own hardware, which means you’ll have to consider all the costs—fixed and hidden—before making any purchases.
    

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## Relevant point of sale software trends

-   **Mobile payments and tablet POS on the rise:** Customers are increasingly paying via mobile wallets instead of cash or card. The transaction value of the next-gen payment technology market is expected to grow [from $4.2 billion in 2018 to $14 billion](https://www.paymentscardsandmobile.com/mobile-wallet-global-usage-statistic/) by 2022. This is pushing vendors to add wallet transaction capabilities to their systems. Vendors are now running POS software on tablets and iPads instead of bulky cash registers. Instead of customers coming to the POS, the POS goes to customers now.
    
-   **POS systems get the AI upgrade:** We know that better data and analytics result in better business decisions. These days, POS systems are becoming intelligent as [software enabled with artificial intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-5-small-business-tech-trends/) (AI) can capture data points about customers, sales, modes of payment, stock reordering speed, etc. This provides vital insights into what customers are buying and buying frequency. It can help retailers plan their purchases, segment customers, and make smarter marketing decisions. AI also enables POS systems to highlight any fraudulent transactions.
    

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**Sources**

Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from [Capterra’s Top 20 report](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/#infographic). The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in the [Capterra’s directory](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/) that offer them.

The following sources were used for this document:

-   [Top 5 Tech Trends for Small Business, Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/top-5-small-business-tech-trends/) (Date accessed: April 05, 2019)
    
-   [The rise of digital and mobile wallet: Global usage statistics from 2018](https://www.paymentscardsandmobile.com/mobile-wallet-global-usage-statistic/) (Date accessed: April 05, 2019)
    
-   [The Top 20 Most Popular Point of Sale Software, Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/point-of-sale-software/#infographic) (Date accessed: April 05, 2019)