OpenEOS vs ParallelPOS

OpenEOS is a point-of-sale system for clubs, events and festival catering, covering planning, ordering, kitchen work, checkout and analytics. Staff can use the mobile POS on a phone or tablet around a venue, while guests can place orders by QR code. A real-time display provides kitchen and pickup views. The product page identifies SumUp integration for card payments, and receipt printing is described as automatic through a Raspberry Pi. Organizers can plan and assign shifts, with online volunteer sign-up, and use real-time reports and dashboards. OpenEOS is released under AGPLv3 and can be self-hosted and customized. Self-hosting is free and includes all features and unlimited events, with community support. The SaaS plan costs € 25/ event day and includes hosting, backups, automatic updates and premium support by email, phone and WhatsApp. Internet gateway rental is € 30/ day; hardware rental is € 50/ device / day. The maker states there is no setup fee, minimum term or hidden cost.

ParallelPOS combines point of sale, inventory, payroll, CRM, scheduling, marketing, security, and reporting in one business platform. Checkout and stock tools include live inventory, low-stock alerts, transfers between stores, and AI reorder suggestions. Team functions cover payroll, commissions, scheduling, clock-in, team messaging, and an employee portal. Its analytics track profit margins, cash flow, and break-even performance. The site describes AI tools for business questions, report summaries, demand forecasting, reordering, and marketing content. It names Stripe, Apple Pay, Visa, and Mastercard, and says Stripe processes card payments. Pricing is per location, with different locations able to use different tiers; the main office runs the account’s highest tier. Plans are billed monthly and start at $149.99 per month per location, and a free trial is available. The service is listed for iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Support includes 24/7 AI technical support and 24/7 email support, with live chat during business hours. The company describes the product for small shops, growing businesses, multi-store operations, and enterprise use.