Retail POS

Point-of-sale systems for retail stores.

Rankings

  1. 1. Square for Retail

    Unified retail POS with scalable plans for growing stores

    Square for Retail is Square’s dedicated retail POS within its unified ecosystem. It combines storefront sales with Square’s payments, inventory, loyalty, and marketing tools in a single platform. In 2025 Square moved to a unified three-plan structure (Free, Plus, Premium) across its ecosystem, with Plus at $49/loc/mo and Premium at $149/loc/mo, providing more advanced inventory, loyalty and reporting plus lower in-person processing rates. It supports multi-location visibility, real-time inventory sync, barcode scanning, and cross-channel selling, making it suitable for small single- to multi-location retailers expanding to omnichannel. Square’s strength lies in its ease of use, rapid onboarding, and transparent, straightforward pricing, while its more advanced inventory and loyalty features come at added cost. This makes Square for Retail a top pick for small to mid-size retailers seeking a fast, scalable, and integrated solution that can grow with their business.

    Rated 4.7

  2. 2. Shopify POS (Shopify Point of Sale)

    Omnichannel POS integrated with Shopify online store

    Shopify POS is the in-person selling component of Shopify’s omnichannel platform. It pairs seamlessly with Shopify’s online store, enabling unified product catalogs, inventory, customers, and analytics across in-person and online channels. In 2025, Shopify positions Retail as $89/month per location for the Retail plan, with POS Pro available for brick-and-mortar locations at additional per-location cost. The system is known for tight e-commerce integrations, robust analytics, and strong multi-location capabilities, making it ideal for merchants who want a unified online and offline retail experience. It is particularly attractive for existing Shopify e-commerce users seeking a consistent back-end and simple sales flow across channels.

    Rated 4.6

  3. 3. Lightspeed Retail POS

    Feature-rich retail POS with deep inventory tooling

    Lightspeed Retail is a mature, enterprise-grade POS designed for growing retailers needing strong inventory control, reporting, and multi-location capabilities. The platform supports integrated payments, loyalty programs, analytics, and extensive third-party app integrations. In 2025 Lightspeed lists three retail plans: Basic, Core, and Plus, with monthly costs of $89, $149, and $289 per location respectively, and applies Lightspeed Payments as the standard processor in many regions. The solution is widely adopted by mid-to-large retailers seeking customization, omnichannel inventory, and CRM capabilities, with a robust ecosystem and global support. It differentiates itself with strong analytics, multi-location management, and a broad partner network, albeit at a higher price point than some competitors.

    Rated 4.5

  4. 4. Clover POS

    Affordable, versatile cloud POS with hardware options

    Clover is a flexible POS platform with multiple verticals (Retail, Quick-Service, Full-Service, Services) and a broad hardware lineup. In 2025, Clover’s pricing commonly centers around tiered monthly plans per vertical (Retail, Dining, Services) with starting small and scaling to more features. The platform is widely available in multiple regions (North America, Europe, LATAM, APAC) and is expanding internationally, including launches in Australia in 2025. Clover is known for its ease of setup, strong inventory features, and a wide app marketplace, making it appealing for small-to-midsize businesses that value modularity and predictable ongoing costs.

    Rated 4.3

  5. 5. SumUp POS

    Simple, transparent POS with marketing and loyalty options

    SumUp POS is SumUp’s all-in-one cloud POS that includes inventory, customer loyalty, and marketing tools, with optional Connect add-ons for expanded promotions and CRM features. It is designed for quick setup and a straightforward pricing model, with multiple monthly plans (Lite, Connect Lite, Connect Plus, Connect Pro). SumUp is globally active with a strong European footprint and growing U.S. presence, offering an affordable alternative to higher-priced ecosystems while maintaining core POS capabilities, inventory, and basic customer relationship features. It’s well-suited for micro to small- to mid-sized retailers who want a budget-friendly, easy-to-manage system with room to grow.

    Rated 4.2

  6. 6. GoDaddy Point of Sale (GoDaddy Payments)

    Low-cost, hardware-friendly POS with GoDaddy backend

    GoDaddy POS leverages GoDaddy Payments hardware and software to deliver a simple, low-cost point-of-sale experience with in-store inventory, real-time stock alerts, and online ordering enablement. Its GoDaddy POS Plus plan offers reduced processing rates and features like unlimited product catalogs, stock alerts, and rate saver options. It suits small businesses that want an easy, budget-friendly entry into in-person selling with tight integration to GoDaddy’s ecosystem. It’s particularly attractive to existing GoDaddy customers seeking a single vendor for web presence, payments, and POS.

    Rated 3.9

  7. 7. PayPal Zettle

    PayPal-backed mobile-to-in-store POS with simple hardware options

    PayPal Zettle (formerly iZettle) is PayPal’s in-person POS that blends a mobile app with optional hardware to accept card-present payments, track inventory, and manage sales data. It emphasizes affordability, no mandatory software fees, and easy integration with PayPal’s ecosystem. Card-present rates are competitive at 2.29% + $0.09, with higher rates for manual entry. Hardware options include a card reader and a handheld/terminal device. Zettle is globally available, with strong deployment in Europe, the US, and Latin America, and has expanded Tap to Pay on mobile features in certain regions. It’s well-suited for mobile sellers, pop-ups, and small retailers seeking a low-friction entry into in-person payments.

    Rated 4.0

  8. 8. ERPLY POS

    Cloud retail platform with multi-location capabilities

    ERPLY is a cloud-based POS and retail management platform that emphasizes inventory-driven operations, multi-location deployment, and real-time data across stores. It targets retailers seeking centralized control across locations, with modules spanning POS, back-office, e-commerce, and API access for custom integrations. ERPLY offers Starter and E-tailer plans and higher tiers for multi-location or enterprise use, with pricing that scales by number of registers and stores. The platform is widely used across 52+ countries and supports multiple currencies and languages, appealing to mid-market retailers, franchised networks, and growing multi-store brands who want a centralized system with robust reporting and strong data capabilities.

    Rated 4.2

  9. 9. Epos Now

    All-in-one POS with embedded payments and hardware bundles

    Epos Now is a global POS platform headquartered in Norwich, UK, with offices in the US and beyond. It markets a complete POS solution comprising hardware bundles (terminal, printer, cash drawer) and software, plus optional payments integration (Epos Now Payments) and extensive third-party app integrations. For 2025, pricing shows a Complete System option around $299-$499 upfront with monthly software from $39-$79, plus transaction-based payments at standard processor rates. Epos Now emphasizes multi-channel readiness (in-store, online, orders, and delivery) and offers a broad ecosystem of integrations, making it a strong option for mid-sized retailers and hospitality operators seeking a scalable, enterprise-grade platform.

    Rated 4.0