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Open Source Point of Sale 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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Open Source Point of Sale covers a broad set of retail and service operations, from stock and sales to reporting. Check server compatibility and the footer-signature requirement before adopting it.
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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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| Open Source Point of Sale | retailcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Everyday: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opensourcepos.org | retailcloud.com |
| On point-of-sale software | #7 of 113 | #64 of 113 |
Open Source Point of Sale: what it does well
- Manages stock for items and kits
- Supports multiple locations
- Includes sales, quotation, and invoicing functions
- Provides user permissions and operational reports
- Offers barcode generation and printing
What to know first
- Requires a visible footer signature on every page
- Security patches do not cover versions earlier than 3.4.2
- Installation requires supported PHP and database versions
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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