Qashier vs SpotOn Retail
Qashier
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| Figure | Qashier | SpotOn Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.8 (#9) | 8.4 (#24) |
| Founded | 2019 | 2017 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Integrations | The Growth plan lists Xero, Shopify, and WooCommerce integrations; Qashier also describes API connections for payments, POS data, and Treats loyalty. | SpotOn's 2021 SpotOn Retail announcement describes an omnichannel product with integrations for Shippo and DoorDash for shipping and delivery. |
| Loyalty | Treats links loyalty to payment, lets customers join with a phone number, and supports points, vouchers, promotions and automated personalised messages. | Optional loyalty rewards let retailers create custom rewards and award points by visit or amount spent. |
| Notable limit | The free Lite plan limits the catalogue to 25 products, applies monthly sales and staff limits, and excludes QashierPay card payments, staff management, and add-on tools. | SpotOn Terminal does not support barcode scanners or barcode labels, and the retail page advises stores requiring inventory tracking to consult SpotOn about suitability. |
| Payments | The Malaysia system accepts major cards, DuitNow QR, Touch 'n Go, GrabPay, Boost and other e-wallets through one terminal. | SpotOn Terminal accepts cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, and supports receipt printing and tips. |
| Security | Qashier states that it is PCI DSS 3.2 Level 1 Service Provider certified, encrypts card data in a separate environment and uses an AI/ML fraud engine. | SpotOn's handheld POS specifications list PCI PTS v7 and end-to-end encryption. |
| Support | The help centre documents POS, QashierHQ, payments, integrations and setup workflows for Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. | SpotOn advertises 24/7/365 technical support from real people at no extra cost for small-business Terminal clients. |
| What it does | Qashier combines point of sale, payments, inventory, loyalty and business management for restaurants, retailers, salons and other service businesses. | 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
Qashier
- Essential$5 a month
- Growth$8 a month
- LiteFree
- Enterprise & CustomPriced on request
SpotOn Retail
- Terminal$25 a month
- Terminal + Website$90 a month
- Terminal + Loyalty$90 a month
In their own words
Qashier
Qashier provides a POS, payments, and loyalty platform for Malaysian businesses, including salons, spas, and wellness businesses. Its Bookings tools support online appointments, instant confirmation, package redemption, and a team calendar synced with the POS. Salon features track staff performance and commissions and report sales and customer feedback. The Malaysia terminal accepts major credit and debit cards, DuitNow QR, Touch ’n Go, GrabPay, Boost, mobile payments, and e-wallets. Qashier Treats links loyalty points to payments and supports vouchers, promotions, and personalised customer messages. The Growth plan lists Xero, Shopify, and WooCommerce integrations; API connections cover payments, POS data, and Treats loyalty. QashierHQ is accessible in a browser and on Android, and the HQ mobile app is available for iPhone and Android. Lite costs nothing and limits products to 25; monthly sales and staff limits apply. Essential is $5 a month and Growth is $8 a month, with prices excluding SST.
SpotOn Retail
SpotOn Retail has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.