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OSPOS vs RetailPOS
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 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.
Visit OSPOS Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
RetailPOS brings checkout, inventory, reporting, and e-commerce synchronization together, with offline operation and multi-register support. Review regional PCI requirements and the supported-version policy before deployment.
Visit RetailPOSThe facts
| OSPOS | RetailPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | OSPOS | Not published |
| Website | ospos.app | retailpos.org |
| On point-of-sale software | #20 of 113 | #3 of 113 |
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
RetailPOS: what it does well
- Continues operating offline and queues orders for later sync.
- Syncs inventory with listed e-commerce platforms.
- Supports multiple registers over a local network.
- Includes sales reports and CSV export.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is listed.
- Security updates cover version 2.0.x only.
- Versions below 2.0 are unsupported.
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