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Epos Now vs PHP Point of Sale

Epos Now

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PHP Point of Sale

phppointofsale.com

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FigureEpos NowPHP Point of Sale
Price from$399/mo$29/mo
Free plan——
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYesYes
macOS—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
API—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published44
Spec score · Retail Billing Software8.0 (#8)8.1 (#7)
Spec score · Retail POS Software8.1 (#9)8.0 (#14)
Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software8.1 (#45)7.7 (#65)
Company historyEpos Now says founder and CEO Jacyn Heavens set out to transform the point-of-sale market in 2011.The company says PHP Point Of Sale began in Rochester, New York, in 2010.
IntegrationsThe AppStore lists integrations and apps including Shopify, Xero, Loyalzoo, DAVO Sales Tax and Epos Now Online.The product syncs with Shopify and WooCommerce, connects directly to QuickBooks Online, and supports Xero and other accounting platforms through Shogo.
PaymentsEpos Now Payments lists card processing at 2.6% + 0.10c, free customer refunds, and custom processing pricing for larger businesses.The product supports integrated payments including PHP POS Payments, Square, and Stripe, and says it can often connect processors using Valor, Dejavoo, or Datacap gateways or services.
ProductEpos Now sells cloud-based point-of-sale systems combining software, hardware and business services for processing sales in-store, online and through apps.PHP Point Of Sale is a browser-based retail POS for independent stores and multi-location chains.
SupportEpos Now lists phone, email and live chat support, guides, and a premium support package with 24/7 phone or live chat access.The Standard plan lists phone, appointment, and email support; Enterprise lists priority support and dedicated implementation assistance.

Plans

Epos Now

  • Complete POS solution$399 a month
  • Complete POS solution$399, paid once
  • The complete POS system$349, paid once
  • Duo Countertop and Air bundle$399, paid once

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PHP Point of Sale

  • Shopify syncing app$29 a month
  • Standard$32.50 a month
  • Pro$54 a month
  • Enterprise$499 a month

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Epos Now

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PHP Point of Sale

PHP Point of Sale is browser-based retail POS software for independent stores and multi-location chains. Its inventory tools cover item variations, purchase orders, stock transfers, barcodes, serial numbers, and import and export. Checkout supports returns, exchanges, layaways, estimates, split payments, gift cards, and cash management; customer features include loyalty programs, store accounts, tier pricing, appointments, and purchase history. It syncs with Shopify and WooCommerce, connects directly to QuickBooks Online, and supports Xero and other accounting platforms through Shogo. Payment options include PHP POS Payments, Square, and Stripe, and the maker says it can often connect processors through Valor, Dejavoo, or Datacap gateways or services. Offline mode supports register workflows during temporary internet interruptions. Cloud hosting includes automatic updates and backups, and customers can export data; Enterprise can also be deployed on-premise. Plans are priced per location and include unlimited registers, employees, and items. Standard costs $32.50 a month when billed annually; Pro is $54 a month on annual billing. The downloadable edition is no longer sold to new stores.

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