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Helcim vs Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service
Both stand on point-of-sale software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Helcim combines multiple payment channels with invoicing, recurring billing, payment links, and integrations. Its plan has no account monthly fees, but transaction rates vary and some payment types carry listed added fees.
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Xstore covers daily checkout tasks as well as store and manager operations, with multiple deployment and device options. Pricing requires contacting Oracle, and some pickup and delivery capabilities depend on an optional module.
Visit Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-ServiceThe facts
| Helcim | Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Recurring payments: $0.40 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Helcim | Not published |
| Website | helcim.com | oracle.com |
| On point-of-sale software | #10 of 113 | #35 of 113 |
Helcim: what it does well
- Accepts payments in person, online, by invoice, and virtually
- Includes payment links and recurring payments
- Integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and WooCommerce
- Daily payout schedule
- No account monthly fees
What to know first
- Recurring payments add 0.4% per transaction
- ACH/EFT-PAD costs 0.5% + 25¢ per transaction
- POS app is incompatible with Chromebooks and LG L322DL
- Phone support is limited to listed hours
Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service: what it does well
- Handles transactions, returns, and web orders.
- Supports store opening, closing, registers, and tills.
- Offers multiple deployment choices.
- Lists desktop, thin-client, tablet, and handheld options.
- Optional Order Broker supports pickup and delivery.
What to know first
- No public price is listed.
- Order Broker fulfillment requires an optional module.
- Oracle directs support customers to My Oracle Support.
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