Helcim vs MicroBiz POS
Helcim
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| Figure | Helcim | MicroBiz POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.40/mo | $54.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 9.0 (#5) | 8.5 (#22) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The pricing page lists WooCommerce/WordPress sync and QuickBooks Online integration, with both included in Enterprise and marked as add-ons for Standard. |
| Notable limits | The POS app page says Helcim Payments is incompatible with Chromebooks and LG L322DL devices. | The Standard plan allows up to 25K product records and Enterprise allows up to 150K; MicroBiz directs businesses with five or more stores to contact it for enterprise pricing. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | MicroBiz Cloud is a cloud POS and order management system for small businesses and independent retailers. |
Plans
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
MicroBiz POS
- Standard$65 a month
- Enterprise$95 a month
- MicroBiz for Windows USB Keyblock Replacement & Troubleshoot$149, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Add One Additional User to Existing License$495, paid once
- Standard$650 a year
- MicroBiz for Windows Annual Support and Software Updates$850 a year
- Enterprise$950 a year
- MicroBiz for Windows Single User License$995, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Upgrade from Single User License to Four User Licence$995, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Four User License$1,895, paid once
In their own words
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.
MicroBiz POS
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