GoDaddy POS vs SpotOn Retail
GoDaddy POS
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| Figure | GoDaddy POS | SpotOn Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $28.99/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.4 (#24) |
| Employee permissions | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Hardware support | proprietary | proprietary |
| Integrations | The App Center offers extensions for accounting, bookkeeping, loyalty programs, reservations, and gift cards. | SpotOn's 2021 SpotOn Retail announcement describes an omnichannel product with integrations for Shippo and DoorDash for shipping and delivery. |
| Inventory management | Yes | No |
| Offline mode | Yes | The terminal can store card information while offline and process transactions after the connection returns; users can set transaction limits for offline transactions. |
| Payments | The software accepts major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, HSA, and FSA, and supports split payments and pre-authorizations. | SpotOn Terminal accepts cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, and supports receipt printing and tips. |
| Sales reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Security | GoDaddy states that checkout data uses AES-256 encryption, accounts can use two-step verification and its systems block more than 1,000 DDoS attacks monthly. | SpotOn's handheld POS specifications list PCI PTS v7 and end-to-end encryption. |
| Support | GoDaddy says its expert guides are available 24/7, and the POS page offers phone assistance at 1-480-366-3546. | SpotOn advertises 24/7/365 technical support from real people at no extra cost for small-business Terminal clients. |
| What it does | GoDaddy Payments POS combines card and wallet acceptance with product catalog, inventory, orders, customer, employee and reporting management. | SpotOn's current retail page describes a point-of-sale system for independent retail shops, including boutiques, bookstores, gift shops, hobby shops, and local markets. |
Plans
GoDaddy POS
- FreeFree
- Point of Sale Plus$28.99 a month
- Free GoDaddy Payments/POSFree
- Poynt Card Reader$79, paid once
- Smart Terminal Flex$275, paid once
- Smart Terminal Duo$399, paid once
- Smart Terminal Pro$499, paid once
SpotOn Retail
- Terminal$25 a month
- Terminal + Website$90 a month
- Terminal + Loyalty$90 a month
In their own words
GoDaddy POS
GoDaddy POS combines Smart Terminal hardware with software for in-person selling and business management. Checkout includes product search, favorites, preset taxes and discounts, tips, refunds, split payments, pre-authorizations, and printed, text, or email receipts. Product catalogs can contain images, variants, modifiers, and barcodes, with bulk uploads and edits and AI-assisted descriptions. Point of Sale Plus adds terminal stock counts and low- or out-of-stock alerts; inventory details sync across mobile, online, and terminal channels. The service can sync with GoDaddy’s Online Store and support sales through Amazon, Etsy, eBay, social channels, and online ordering for in-store pickup. It accepts major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, HSA, and FSA. GoDaddy lists in-person processing at 2.3% + 0¢ with Point of Sale Plus. The free plan allows up to 10 products; Point of Sale Plus is $28.99 a month billed with an annual plan. Hardware options include handheld, countertop, and larger-catalog terminals. The Smart Terminal Pro needs a separate printer for printed receipts; email and text are alternatives. GoDaddy lists Android, iOS, and web support.
SpotOn Retail
SpotOn Retail has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.