Side by side
Helcim vs OSPOS
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.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
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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Free plan AndroidiPhone
OSPOS covers mobile point-of-sale basics with menu controls, reporting, kitchen tickets, and offline use. Sellers taking cards must connect Stripe and pay OSPOS’s 1% platform fee in addition to Stripe processing fees.
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| Helcim | OSPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Recurring payments: $0.40 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Helcim | OSPOS |
| Website | helcim.com | ospos.app |
| On point-of-sale software | #10 of 113 | #20 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
OSPOS: what it does well
- Free plan works offline without an account
- Menu builder supports modifiers and per-item tax
- Includes daily summaries and CSV export
- Kitchen tickets can show timers and outstanding counts
- Cash transactions are free
What to know first
- Inventory management is not included
- Card payments add a 1% platform fee
- Card payments are available only in the US
- Internet is needed for card payments and sync