Open Source Point of Sale vs PHP Point of Sale

Open Source Point of Sale is a web-based sales and inventory system written in PHP, with MySQL or MariaDB for its data store. It handles stock for items and kits, supports multiple locations, and includes a register that logs transactions, quotations, invoicing, and VAT, GST, customer, and multi-tier taxes. Other operating tools cover expenses, cash up, receivings, gift cards, rewards, and restaurant tables. Users can print or email receipts, invoices, and quotations, and create and print barcodes. Multiple users can have permissions, with reports for sales, orders, expenses, and inventory status. Listed integrations include MailChimp and SMS messaging. The project supports different installation methods and lists PHP 8.2 to 8.4, MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB 10.x, and Apache 2.4 as server requirements. The software is free at free. It uses MIT terms with a requirement to keep its visible footer signature on every page. Security patches cover versions 3.4.2 and later.

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.