ConnectPOS vs Helcim
ConnectPOS
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| Figure | ConnectPOS | Helcim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | $0.40/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.1 (#47) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Integrations | ConnectPOS says it supports 50+ integrations and lists commerce platforms including Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, commercetools and NetSuite. | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. |
| Inventory | The company describes MSI as managing inventory and order fulfillment across multiple locations. | Inventory tools support product catalogs, CSV imports, stock counts and low-inventory alerts. |
| Product | ConnectPOS describes its product as a cloud POS for unified commerce and retail operations. | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. |
| Support | The pricing page says plans include 24/7 support, and its FAQ lists email, chat desk and phone as contact channels. | Helcim offers phone support Monday through Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. MT and Saturdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. MT, and says contact-form questions receive a reply within one business day. |
Plans
ConnectPOS
- Standard (annual billing)$39 a year
- Standard$49 a month
- Advanced (annual billing)$69 a year
- Advanced$79 a month
- Premium (annual billing)$89 a year
- Premium$99 a month
- EnterprisesPriced on request
- Enterprises (annual billing)Priced on request
Helcim
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
In their own words
ConnectPOS
ConnectPOS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Helcim
Helcim provides businesses with payment processing tools for in-person and online sales, invoices, and virtual-terminal transactions. Its tools include point of sale, online checkout, payment links, recurring payments, invoicing, a customer vault, and an inventory catalog. In-person payments support major payment types such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Eligible merchants can also accept ACH through invoicing, recurring payments, payment requests, and the Virtual Terminal. Helcim lists integrations with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and WooCommerce, as well as its API and HelcimPay.js for custom integrations and website payments. The Card Vault tokenizes stored payment details for future or recurring payments, while Helcim says it protects cardholder data with AES-256 encryption and TLS 1.2 or higher in transit. It identifies itself as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. The POS app is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with listed device requirements. The processing plan costs nothing, with no account monthly fees; transaction rates vary by volume and payment method.