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Helcim vs retailcloud
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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Paid WebAndroidiPhone
retailcloud brings POS, inventory, permissions, and reporting together, with offline and multi-location support. Its paid plans are billed monthly per POS, and no Enterprise price is listed.
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| Helcim | retailcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Recurring payments: $0.40 a month | Everyday: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Helcim | Not published |
| Website | helcim.com | retailcloud.com |
| On point-of-sale software | #10 of 113 | #64 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
retailcloud: what it does well
- Supports inventory management and sales reporting
- Works offline
- Includes employee permissions
- Supports multiple locations and hardware
What to know first
- No free plan
- Everyday starts at $29 a month per POS
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