Epos Now vs Squirrel Systems
Epos Now
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Squirrel Systems
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| Figure | Epos Now | Squirrel Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $399/mo | $90/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Bar POS | 8.1 (#3) | 7.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · Restaurant Billing Software | 8.1 (#6) | 7.7 (#14) |
| Spec score · POS Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Spec score · Restaurant Management Software | 8.0 (#12) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Spec score · Restaurant POS Software | 8.0 (#15) | 7.7 (#29) |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.1 (#45) | 8.2 (#42) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | The company lists its UK head office in Norwich and its US head office in Orlando, Florida. | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
| Integrations | The AppStore lists integrations and apps including Shopify, Xero, Loyalzoo, DAVO Sales Tax and Epos Now Online. | Squirrel lists integrations across payments, online ordering and delivery, loyalty and gift, reservations, inventory, labor, gaming, reporting, PMS, accounting, and liquor management. |
| Product | Epos Now sells cloud-based point-of-sale systems combining software, hardware and business services for processing sales in-store, online and through apps. | Squirrel provides point-of-sale solutions for restaurants and hospitality operations. |
| Security | The maker says its payment terminals are PCI compliant by default through encryption technology and that payment processing uses data encryption methods. | Squirrel Cloud describes its security as including encryption, role-based access, and top-tier protocols to protect business and customer data. |
| Paid from | 84 | 90 |
| Support | Epos Now lists phone, email and live chat support, guides, and a premium support package with 24/7 phone or live chat access. | Squirrel EasyCare includes a help center with a knowledge base and documentation, training videos, and phone and email support. |
| Supported devices | The maker says Epos Now software runs on Android and iOS tablets and can also be used on laptops, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. | Squirrel Cloud supports iOS, Android, or Windows tablets, as well as hospitality-grade terminals. |
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
Squirrel Systems
- Limited Service$90 a month
- Full Service$100 a month
- Squirrel Cloud POS — Limited Service$90 a month
- Squirrel Cloud POS — Full Service$100 a month
In their own words
Squirrel Systems
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