Cinder POS vs Qashier
Cinder POS
cinderpos.comQashier
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| Figure | Cinder POS | Qashier |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 7.7 (#62) | 8.8 (#9) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Security | The site states that traffic is TLS encrypted and merchant data is isolated by tenant database. | Qashier states that it is PCI DSS 3.2 Level 1 Service Provider certified, encrypts card data in a separate environment and uses an AI/ML fraud engine. |
| What it does | Cinder combines point-of-sale checkout and back-office tools for independent retail businesses. | Qashier combines point of sale, payments, inventory, loyalty and business management for restaurants, retailers, salons and other service businesses. |
| Who it serves | Cinder says it serves independent retail formats including convenience, grocery, specialty, pharmacy retail counters, bars and restaurants, and smoke and vape catalogs. | Qashier says it was founded in 2019 in Singapore and supports SMEs across Southeast Asia, including salons, spas, and wellness businesses. |
Plans
Qashier
- Essential$5 a month
- Growth$8 a month
- LiteFree
- Enterprise & CustomPriced on request
In their own words
Cinder POS
Cinder POS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Qashier
Qashier provides a POS, payments, and loyalty platform for Malaysian businesses, including salons, spas, and wellness businesses. Its Bookings tools support online appointments, instant confirmation, package redemption, and a team calendar synced with the POS. Salon features track staff performance and commissions and report sales and customer feedback. The Malaysia terminal accepts major credit and debit cards, DuitNow QR, Touch ’n Go, GrabPay, Boost, mobile payments, and e-wallets. Qashier Treats links loyalty points to payments and supports vouchers, promotions, and personalised customer messages. The Growth plan lists Xero, Shopify, and WooCommerce integrations; API connections cover payments, POS data, and Treats loyalty. QashierHQ is accessible in a browser and on Android, and the HQ mobile app is available for iPhone and Android. Lite costs nothing and limits products to 25; monthly sales and staff limits apply. Essential is $5 a month and Growth is $8 a month, with prices excluding SST.