{"id":81779,"date":"2022-07-20T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T02:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?post_type=review&#038;p=81779"},"modified":"2025-12-01T22:56:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T22:56:04","slug":"best-pos-systems-australia","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-pos-systems-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best POS Systems In Australia For 2026 [Rated &amp; Ranked]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You started a business and need to take payments. The only problem is &#8211; you don&#8217;t have a point-of-sale (POS) system. You search the web, hoping to quickly find the best POS system in Australia, only to discover dozens of cloud-based options that do everything from inventory management to payment processing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuck much? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Don&#8217;t worry. I faced the same issues when I started my business, so I know how you feel.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this review, I&#8217;ll compare and contrast Australia&#8217;s best POS systems for small businesses, unpack their features, and tell you which one you should pick in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best overall POS for small businesses and retailers.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/australias-best-pos-system-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"australia's best pos system\" class=\"wp-image-82003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/australias-best-pos-system-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/australias-best-pos-system-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/australias-best-pos-system-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/australias-best-pos-system.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square<\/a> is a massive name in the POS world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether visiting a food truck or paying a craft vendor at an outdoor market, you&#8217;ll probably come across a Square reader every week or two in your daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Heck<\/strong>, I just bought my morning coffee at the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/coworking-spaces-sydney\/\">Commons in George Street<\/a> using a Square POS.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2009 in the U.S., the company initially offered just one, small, square-shaped card reader designed to connect to mobile devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It enabled small businesses to accept credit card payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Square quickly expanded globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it came to Australia in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It now offers SMBs a huge amount of tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These start with (admittedly very attractive) POS hardware and a cloud-based software for managing payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Square is no longer just a payment platform. It can help your SMB with ordering, inventory management, marketing, e-commerce, customer engagement, staff rostering and time tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Today, Square positions itself as an all-in-one toolbox for service-based SMBs. <\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from multiple hardware options to customise your POS experience, with equipment ranging from chip card readers to entire Square registers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Easy To Learn.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square POS<\/a> is very user-friendly and intuitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square&#8217;s simple,\u00a0clean, and modern interface takes just a few minutes to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost every review on Trustpilot (it\u2019s got 4.5 stars) mentions that it\u2019s quick to grasp, and genuinely makes running a business more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you\u2019re regularly training new employees, or tend to hire young and casual team members with little point-of-sale system experience, Square will save you time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. No Monthly Fees (On The Free Plan<\/strong>).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase the company&#8217;s free plan, you won&#8217;t pay monthly fees to use the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square<\/a> point-of-sale (POS) system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you will pay a slightly higher (1.9%) fee on certain transactions, which we will discuss below, you won&#8217;t need to tack on membership fees to your overall costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Clear And Competitive Fees.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As of late 2025, you&#8217;ll pay between 1.6% and 2.2% of each transaction, depending on its risk profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>1.6%<\/strong> when a customer&#8217;s card is present and tapped, inserted, or swiped on\u00a0Square Terminal\u00a0or\u00a0Square Register.<\/li><li><strong>1.9%<\/strong> when a customer&#8217;s card is present and tapped, inserted or swiped on\u00a0Square Reader\u00a0and\u00a0Square Stand.<\/li><li><strong>2.2%<\/strong> when a customer&#8217;s card is not present and manually entered the card number via your Square hardware or cloud software.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Afterpay is integrated into Square, and fees of both platforms are charged simultaneously. As of early 2025, you&#8217;ll be up for 6% + 30\u00a2.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What about hardware?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Square Handheld <\/strong>(launched in early 2025) is fantastic if you need multiple devices. It\u2019s just $349, has the lowest 1.6% transaction fee, and barcode scanning is built-in.<\/li><li><strong>Square Register<\/strong>\u00a0is the best option for an all-in-one countertop POS. It will set you back about $1,100 and attracts a 1.6% transaction fee.<\/li><li><strong>Square Stand<\/strong> is cheaper at $149, but represents a false economy (in my humble opinion), as it attracts higher (1.9%) fees and requires you to buy an iPad.<\/li><li><strong>Square<\/strong> <strong>Terminal<\/strong> is a handheld device for handling on-the-move transactions, costing just under $330 Australian bucks. A 1.6% transaction fee applies.<\/li><li><strong>Square Reader <\/strong>is the cheapest ($59) option that transforms any mobile device into a payment processor. But again, it&#8217;s a false economy because the higher (1.9%) fee applies.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If your business is transacting over $250K \/ year, I recommend contacting Square to negotiate a better rate. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. You Can Buy It Anywhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its popularity, you can easily find Square readers, EFTPOS machines, and iPad stands, at big box retailers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can pick up one of its card readers at Officeworks, create an account, download the app, and get busy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business could literally be set up to take in-person payments within hours. Odds are, the slowest part of your payment stack to set up will be your bank&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also means you can easily update your payment tech as your business grows or spies new opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Replace<\/strong> a broken or misbehaving card machine straight away to avoid business disruptions.<\/li><li><strong>Grab<\/strong> a few extra, portable terminals to give more staff access during busy periods (hello, Christmas rush).<\/li><li><strong>Quickly<\/strong> expand your number of card readers to support random off-site events or pop-up shops.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you add devices, they\u2019re still all linked through one account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Great Device Compatibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square\u2019s original Reader device has strong compatibility across most recent models of Apple and Android phones and tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its suite of hardware products is also compatible with a wide range of printers, cash drawers, scales, and barcode scanners commonly used to ring up products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">For instance, Square supports 16 different models of barcode scanners across its devices, while Shopify POS supports just three models.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Third-Party Integrations.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Square App Marketplace allows seamless third-party integrations with many apps. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>If you&#8217;re a service provider<\/strong>, you can connect with apps like Acuity Scheduling to take appointments through your Square point-of-sale system.<\/li><li><strong>If you run an e-commerce site<\/strong>, you will love the native integration with WooCommerce, Wix, and BigCommerce.<\/li><li><strong>If you use Square for timesheets<\/strong> and payroll prep, you can link it to <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-accounting-software-for-small-business\/\">Xero accounting software<\/a> to streamline your pay runs and banking reconciliation.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Limited Scalability.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square POS<\/a> is best for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). The ideal use case is where one person takes orders via one point of sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>It&#8217;s less well-suited<\/strong> for large retail stores with multiple registers.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Square hardware isn&#8217;t compatible with any other cloud-based POS software packages,  so you&#8217;ll need to use the system&#8217;s built-in software for all payment processing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This isn&#8217;t a huge issue, as the company offers a comprehensive ecosystem of easy-to-use cloud-based services (online payments, remote payments, in-person EFT payments).<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While it has a good range of integrations, the reliability of data flows between apps can be questionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-volume inventory management is also not a strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small to medium businesses won&#8217;t run into issues, but large businesses needing demand forecasting and inventory purchase orders should consider Lightspeed or Shopify POS instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Limited Customer Support.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While many POS systems have 24\/7 phone support, Square&#8217;s phone support team is only available during regular Australian business hours (9- 5AEST, Monday through Friday). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Email support<\/strong> is available at any time.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, Square appeals to a lot of hospitality businesses that do a roaring trade in the evenings and on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business experiences issues outside of business hours, you\u2019re out of luck if you need immediate assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does The Square POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Square\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Square POS<\/a> is the best payment processing solution for Australian retail and small businesses because it offers best-in-class hardware as well as easy-to-use, intuitive software that is surprisingly rich in features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get unexpected perks like shift scheduling, online bookings, inventory management, and invoicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an additional fee, you also get access to CRM tools like email marketing (starting at $20\/month for 500 contacts). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they&#8217;re not as sophisticated as the ones you&#8217;ll get on a dedicated CRM like HubSpot, they offer the advantage of having all of your software tools under one roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Cough up more cash, and Square will take care of your employee management, payroll, inventory management, loyalty program management, and gift card management.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Other POS providers offer many of these features too, but none of them integrate everything into such a cohesive, friendly, powerful package. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click For Best Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shopify POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Shopify POS<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best POS for e-commerce shops with retail stores.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-australian-point-of-sale-system-is-best-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"which australian pos system is best\" class=\"wp-image-82017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-australian-point-of-sale-system-is-best-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-australian-point-of-sale-system-is-best-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-australian-point-of-sale-system-is-best-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-australian-point-of-sale-system-is-best.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run your e-commerce business through Shopify, you benefit from the company&#8217;s powerful online payment gateway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you accept payments in person?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shopify POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Shopify POS<\/a>, that&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using Shopify for online payment processing and have now decided to roll out physical stores across Australia, this is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Shopify\u2019s point-of-sale system for in-person payments became available in Australia in 2021.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Its proprietary WisePad 3 card reader integrates seamlessly with the well-known Shopify e-commerce suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Seamless CX Across Online And In-Person<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shopify POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Shopify POS<\/a>, your customers can buy online and pick it up in-store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or they can buy in-store and have the order shipped directly to their home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Advice.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">This is particularly useful if you don\u2019t store all of your inventory at the same location.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to sync your inventory across on- and offline spaces \u2014 which can include your website and social selling channels like TikTok and Instagram \u2014 means you\u2019re always ready to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An integrated Shopify site and Shopify POS also simplifies managing returns and exchanges, which can be a huge source of CX friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Advanced Inventory Management.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use Shopify\u2019s robust inventory management features to streamline stock workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned above, it\u2019s a relief to have stock levels synced across your online store and IRL shops. No more manual reconciliation of sales or stock data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>You get solid functionality (e.g. stock tracking, multiple product variants, create purchase orders, and transfer stock).<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps you track sales performance based on different order types (e.g., in-person sales, subscriptions, pre-orders) across multiple locations and sales channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Shopify POS Pro (at an extra cost) you can link up Shopify&#8217;s Stocky app for more advanced features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Advanced forecasting<\/strong> to see trends and confidently restock.<\/li><li><strong>Purchase order<\/strong> suggestions based on demand forecasts.<\/li><li><strong>Sales suggestions<\/strong> to help you shift slow-moving stock.<\/li><li><strong>The ability<\/strong> to scan barcodes to do physical stock counts.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Powerful Customer Data And Marketing Tools.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Square, Shopify is more than just a POS system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers your SMB a robust customer data and marketing toolset to help increase growth and customer loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it allows you to capture customer emails at checkout, and follow up with them later via Shopify&#8217;s proprietary email app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And unlike Square, it gives you 10,000 emails per month for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify\u2019s customer profiles link each person\u2019s contact details to their preferences and order history online and in-store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can segment your customer data to deliver personalised offers and campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You can<\/strong> use Shopify\u2019s built-in Campaigns tool to run ads across social media platforms.<\/li><li><strong>You can<\/strong> use Shopify\u2019s Email feature to send branded marketing emails, including automated sequences.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-website-hosting-providers-in-australia\/\">11 Best Web Hosting Providers In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Advanced Reporting.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting features of Shopify are best-in-class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t just want to do that you\u2019re doing well. You want to know <em>why<\/em> you\u2019re doing well &#8211; and Shopify will provide you with precise answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Shopify allows you to calculate your costs and margins across individual products or locations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 60 different analytical reports available on sales, cashflow and store performance, plus custom reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get daily sales reports generated from your POS when you pay for Shopify POS Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Not Cheap!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no free plan available, and the cheapest available plan ($7\/month Starter plan) attracts an eye-watering 5% +0c transaction fee on in-person payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On its more full-featured plans, card rates are in the reasonable 1.4% &#8211; 1.95% range, but the monthly fees can add up quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you\u2019ll pay over $600 annually on the Basic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. High Fees For Advanced POS Features.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced POS tools aren\u2019t included &#8211; unless you\u2019re on the highest plan designed for large, multi-location merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to pay extra for POS Pro ($129\/month, per location) to access staff management, advanced inventory management, unified reporting, multi-location returns, and richer customer profiles and loyalty insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Building out your base Shopify cart with third-party apps can also add significant costs via monthly recurring fees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Poor Choice Non-eCommerce Stores<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\">Shopify POS<\/a>\u00a0is a point-of-sale solution designed for integration with existing eCommerce businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its plans can\u2019t be decoupled from the online store components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you don&#8217;t have an eCommerce business or mainly sell in person, you&#8217;ll find better, more affordable POS software options.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially since the most robust POS-specific features cost extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you <em>do<\/em> have plans to create an online shop? See con #4 below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Negativity And Risks Related To Shopify Sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify has exceptionally bad reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not because the platform is terrible \u2014 it\u2019s mostly angry customers who feel cheated by merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it\u2019s such a popular website-building tool, it\u2019s also used for dodgy fly-by-night online shops, or fake stores run by scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its prominence is also why Shopify store owners are an attractive target for phishing scams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does Shopify POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.4\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shopify POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Shopify POS<\/a> is the best system for existing Shopify businesses with omnichannel strategies. It offers a superior POS built on its already impressive e-commerce platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its range of POS hardware and compatible accessories is more limited than Square, but still good.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Options include an EFTPOS terminal, wireless card reader, and a range of countertop kits (but no all-in-one register, a bummer!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/shopify-pos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click For Best Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lightspeed\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Lightspeed Retail<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best POS for large Australian retail businesses.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lightspeed-vs-square-vs-vend-pos-australia-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"lightspeed vs vend vs square pos\" class=\"wp-image-82007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lightspeed-vs-square-vs-vend-pos-australia-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lightspeed-vs-square-vs-vend-pos-australia-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lightspeed-vs-square-vs-vend-pos-australia-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lightspeed-vs-square-vs-vend-pos-australia.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lightspeed\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Lightspeed<\/a> is a one-stop commerce platform that can equip your retail or hospitality business with cloud-based POS software and hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this review, we&#8217;ll focus on its offering for <em>retail businesses<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Rich CRM Features.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining two essential systems \u2014 a POS system and a customer management system \u2014 can save time and streamline your processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through integration with Marsello, Lightspeed helps you build customer profiles by collecting customer contact details and feedback, both online or at the checkout.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That feeds in seamlessly to marketing, loyalty and rewards programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Lightspeed has some standout features for helping you engage customers \u2014 including special orders, promo codes, SMS marketing, and customised in-store displays.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, its loyalty programs can reward customers for buying your products, encouraging them to return without any effort on your part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Customer Service.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While some customers complain about Lightspeed&#8217;s customer service (which happens with almost any POS system), most report that Lightspeed has an exceptional customer service team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you learn to navigate this POS system, you can receive quick answers to questions from a friendly, knowledgeable support person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who\u2019ve changed systems from an existing POS to Lightspeed say the thoroughness of the onboarding made a huge difference, during what can be a daunting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Inventory Management<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lightspeed\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Lightspeed&#8217;s<\/a> inventory management is where it really outperforms other popular cloud-based POS software, like Square and Shopify POS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>If you run a complicated retail inventory across multiple locations, high SKU counts, with multiple product variations, Lightspeed will keep you sane.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With Lightspeed, you&#8217;ll receive low-stock alerts to remind you to purchase new inventory. You can also benefit from built-in inventory counting to save time and minimise shrink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks that can be fiddly in other POS software \u2014 like stock transfer requests between two different locations \u2014 are handled effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clearly a more mature interface for inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightspeed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/lightspeed-to-acquire-point-of-sale-rival-shopkeep-for-440-million\/\">acquired the e-commerce platform ShopKeep in 2020<\/a> and now offers Lightspeed eCom, featuring full-scale innovations for online ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Low Transaction Fees.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightspeed charges higher monthly fees than Square and Shopify, on its plans aimed at SME retailers looking to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its plans range between AU$129 &#8211; $329 \/ month (for 1 location). \u00a0But its card fee is a low 1.5% on all transactions where the customer\u2019s card is present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Lightspeed charges higher monthly fees than Square, which range between $79-$199 \/ month, it offers a low 1.3% fee on all transactions where the customer&#8217;s card is present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Lightspeed vS Square: The Fees.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">In contrast, Square\u2019s fees range between $0-$109 \/ month, per location and 1.6% \u2013 2.2% of each transaction.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. High Monthly Fees.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some POS systems in Australia charge transaction fees with no monthly fees, and others charge monthly fees with no transaction fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Lightspeed charges both<\/strong>, and the monthly layout is not exactly insignificant.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Established businesses with a $500,000+ turnover are not likely to worry too much about paying around $200-$400 per month, but casual retailers and new small businesses will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Square, with its $0 monthly overhead option, presents a less risky proposition to business owners who are yet to stabilise their revenue streams fully.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Hardware Looks Boring.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lightspeed\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Lightspeed<\/a> gives you the option to purchase its branded POS hardware and equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While robust and functional, they&#8217;re not as aesthetically pleasing as the hardware options you get from Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way I can explain the difference is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Square<\/strong> is like Apple.<\/li><li><strong>Lightspeed<\/strong> is like Microsoft.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both work well, and both have loyal customer groups. But one is stylish while the other one is practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Dad Joke Warning.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Ironically, Square is a lot less square when it comes to design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does Lightspeed POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lightspeed\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Lightspeed<\/a> is a robust, powerful, scalable platform for established, complex Australian retail businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/lightspeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click For Best Price<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Commbank POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/commbank-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">CommBank EFTPOS<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best if you use BigCommerce and need POS hardware only.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-point-of-sale-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"commonwealth bank of australia point of sale\" class=\"wp-image-82012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-point-of-sale-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-point-of-sale-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-point-of-sale-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-point-of-sale.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CommBank is Australia&#8217;s largest financial institution &#8211; and probably isn&#8217;t the first company you think of when choosing the best POS system for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Yet, it&#8217;s a player in the Australian POS software and hardware space. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, you&#8217;ve tapped your card on one of CommBank&#8217;s Albert POS terminals in the last 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good fit for businesses that already use BigCommerce for their inventory management and payment processing, and need to sync it with proven, reliable hardware that&#8217;s backed by one of Australia&#8217;s top banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBA offers three POS-ready terminals: Smart, Smart Integrated, and Essential Plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Smart<\/strong> integrates with an App Marketplace to take payments on the go.<\/li><li><strong>Smart Integrated<\/strong> uses a wired connection to your POS in-store.<\/li><li><strong>Essential<\/strong> <strong>Plus<\/strong> integrates with your existing POS system and includes additional features, like split billing.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <\/strong>BigCommerce Partnership<strong>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to boost its offering for merchant customers, Commbank launched its partnership with eCommerce platform BigCommerce in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve shortlisted BigCommerce as the place to set up your business\u2019 online presence, or you already have a BigCommerce website, integration with CommBank\u2019s payment gateway and POS hardware will be fast and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>It\u2019s a safe choice. BigCommerce supports tens of thousands of merchants, and CommBank is Australia\u2019s largest bank.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also love same day settlements into your linked CommBank business account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Flexible Payments &amp; Billing Options.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While CommBank EFTPOS is mainly a retail POS system, it has a number of payment gateways you can use to manage your customers and billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Implement<\/strong> recurring payments and custom billing rules through BPOINT, powered by CommBank.<\/li><li><strong>Integrate<\/strong> its CommWeb platform into your existing payment pages for hosted checkout and direct payments via API.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Low Fees<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CommBank charges much lower fees than Square, Lightspeed and Shopify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They charge a $29.50 monthly hardware rental fee and a 1.1% transaction fee on card payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Revenue higher than $1 million? Speak with CommBank about customising your pricing package for your specific business; you may be able to negotiate an even better rate.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. No Inventory Management.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CommBank EFTPOS has no inventory management features, so you must keep track of your stock separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also can&#8217;t scan barcodes or automatically add up a customer&#8217;s bill through your EFTPOS terminal \u2014 you&#8217;ll need to integrate it with other POS software on a computer or smart device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Limited Add-Ons And Features<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CommBank EFTPOS is a very limited system compared to most other options on our list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Square, Lightspeed or Shopify, you benefit from endless customisation, the ability to input your products and services and alter pricing, and advanced tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>With CommBank, you get none of those add-ons. This system is purely for payment processing and not much else.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. In-Depth Application.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can use your CommBank EFTPOS system in your online or in-person store, you&#8217;ll need to submit a lengthy application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>CommBank is a financial institution, and the bureaucracy of its application process is impressive.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>First<\/strong>, ensure that you qualify for this POS system. You&#8217;ll need a business trading name registered with ASIC, an accredited POS vendor, and a bank account for your business sales.<\/li><li><strong>Next<\/strong>, collect the necessary documents. You&#8217;ll need your Australian Business Number, the information for every director, partner, or trustee in your business, your monthly turnover, and more. (See the full list on the CommBank website).<\/li><li><strong>Finally<\/strong>, call CommBank to speak with a representative and begin your application.<\/li><li><strong>Finally<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be sent a link to begin your application.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does The CBA Pos Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CommBank EFTPOS is a simple POS system suitable for certain businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a device to process payments from credit cards but already have POS software you like, you can use CommBank&#8217;s terminals as an add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Meanwhile, CBA becomes an even better deal if you\u2019re an established business with a BigCommerce-powered back-end due to its native integration.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hike POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/hike-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hike<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good all-rounder POS.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hike-pos-vs-square-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"hike pos vs square pos vs lightspeed pos\" class=\"wp-image-82275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hike-pos-vs-square-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hike-pos-vs-square-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hike-pos-vs-square-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hike-pos-vs-square-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system with features and functionality best for retail businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its main selling point is its ability to integrate data across multiple locations, making it suitable for some large-scale retailers in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Easy Configuration.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike is easy to learn, configure, and customise for your retail store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This platform is compatible with iPads, Macs, and PCs, allowing you to handle point-of-sale set-up using any existing tablet or laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still purchase retail counters and stands. They come with accessories like receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can integrate Hike with a wide variety of third-party card readers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>PayPal Here.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Square Reader.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tyro EFTPOS machines.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Westpac Presto.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Many users find the Hike interface easy to navigate, even without POS system experience.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Excellent Inventory Management.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike offers small and large businesses the inventory management solutions to manage their stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system is especially useful for businesses with extensive inventory, like building supply businesses and consignment shop owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from helping you keep track of low-stock items, Hike gives you the ability to enhance your business decisions with real-time reporting of key metrics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Sell<\/strong>-through rates.<\/li><li><strong>Margins<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Profitability<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Compatibility With Multi-Location Businesses.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike offers exceptional multi-store management functions with full sync of client, employee and stock data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you own a multi-location business, you&#8217;ll have access to sales data for any of your locations on any phone, tablet, or computer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Excellent Support And Resources.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike&#8217;s customer service team is available via live chat 24\/7. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its knowledge base is also very good. Hike\u2019s e-books, articles, courses, and tools enable you to learn the system inside and out, then use its features to your fullest advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Pricing Structure.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike has two main pricing tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The first is Essential<\/strong>, which is $79\/month.<\/li><li><strong>Plus<\/strong> is $109\/month.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a large business, you can receive custom pricing through the Enterprise plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Difficulty Changing Payment Methods.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some users reported problems trying to change the payment methods for online orders that had already been submitted. This glitch could irritate online customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Bugs With eCommerce Integration.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While Hike boasts exceptional eCommerce integration, users have reported glitches with certain third-party integrations that can cost you time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Specifically, you may have trouble integrating Shopify with your Hike POS system.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, if you run a Shopify-based eCommerce business, we recommend using Shopify POS for your business transactions and online ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you may not encounter integration issues if you mainly use other eCommerce platforms, like WooCommerce or Eqwid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does Hike POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.6\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike is an excellent choice for eCommerce businesses that don&#8217;t use Shopify and companies with multiple locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also well-suited for stores with large inventories, as its inventory management features are developed and accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TouchBistro POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/touchbistro-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">TouchBistro<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best POS for restaurants and hospitality.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restaurant-pos-system-australia-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant pos system austrlia\" class=\"wp-image-82016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restaurant-pos-system-australia-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restaurant-pos-system-australia-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restaurant-pos-system-australia-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restaurant-pos-system-australia.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TouchBistro is a full-service restaurant management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this POS positions itself as the best-in-class solution to the entire hospitality industry, it&#8217;s particularly well suited to the running of restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Fun Fact.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Australia is TouchBistro&#8217;s third-largest market, but this cloud-based point-of-sale system is available in 37 countries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Focus On Guest Experience.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TouchBistro is obsessed with making your guests feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can provide tableside ordering and process payments on the floor. Customers can also order takeaway, make reservations, and use coupons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Staff And Inventory Management Features.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TouchBistro includes many features that go beyond typical POS software. You can manage perishable produce, manage casual employee rosters, assign shift managers, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Some Marketing Integrations.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Loyalty programs have become standard for many restaurants in Australia, and TouchBistro makes it easy to configure them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>First-time guests will receive prompts to join a loyalty program. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also purchase TouchBistro add-ons to send marketing emails, advertise promotions, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Limited Compatibility With Other Businesses<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TouchBistro is specifically a restaurant management system, so don&#8217;t use it to run a hybrid shop (e.g. clothes shop with a cafe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Requires A Contract.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Several POS solutions on our list, like Square, are pay-as-you-go with no contracts or commitments. However, TouchBistro requires you to sign a contract, which can be challenging to get out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You&#8217;ll need to send TouchBistro <\/strong>a written 30-day notice when you want to end your service. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. High Fees.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TouchBistro starts at $107 per month, which may seem affordable. But most of its features are available as add-ons that you need to pay additional monthly fees to integrate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>For instance, marketing features are another $154 a month, while online ordering is an additional $77.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use TouchBistro to the fullest extent, you&#8217;ll need to pay several hundred dollars a month, which isn&#8217;t doable for every restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does TouchBistro POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.7\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants looking for a full-scale management system that happens to include POS software should strongly consider TouchBistro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even those who only want to process payments can benefit from TouchBistro&#8217;s flexible pricing system by opting out of any unnecessary add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RetailExpress POS\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/retailexpress-pos\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Retail Express<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Decent all-rounder with business management features.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-pos-for-retail-business-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"best pos for retail business\" class=\"wp-image-82020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-pos-for-retail-business-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-pos-for-retail-business-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-pos-for-retail-business-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-pos-for-retail-business.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Express is an Australian cloud-based POS software not to be confused with the British business software of the same name. T<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>his retail POS system advertises itself as an all-in-one platform made by retailers for retailers.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Express integrates deeper functionality than some point of sale (POS) systems, allowing you to incorporate accounting software, eCommerce management, marketing, and more into a single platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s only available in Australia and New Zealand, which may appeal to small business owners who feel more comfortable with a &#8220;made local&#8221; product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This POS system has many features for retail businesses \u2014 some of which may not be necessary for every retailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Extensive Integrations.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Express allows for integrations with numerous other apps, allowing you to incorporate it into an existing retail strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Afterpay, Microsoft, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Mailchimp<\/strong> are just a few of the compatible integrations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Efficient Inventory Management.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Express includes all the usual features that will help you manage inventory and business performance. You&#8217;ll receive <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Low<\/strong>-stock alerts.<\/li><li><strong>Insights<\/strong> about optimum inventory levels.<\/li><li><strong>Streamlined<\/strong> purchase ordering.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Non-Transparent Pricing.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Express is the only retail POS system on our list that doesn&#8217;t indicate its price on its website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies sometimes hide their pricing because they don&#8217;t want you to be alarmed by a fancy price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Some sources estimate <\/strong>that Retail Express starts at $129 per month with no free trial available. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Limited Customisation.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business ever conducts complicated sales, you may find that Retail Express lacks the customisation options you need to integrate these processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, users had difficulty completing back orders and managing special customer orders without accidentally ordering too much stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How Does Retail Expres POS Stack Up?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease Of Use<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scalability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business Management Tools<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Support <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.6\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a retail business and want to integrate your POS system with accounting software and other business systems, Retail Express can provide the features you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this program is more basic than other POS providers, it&#8217;s suitable for multi-channel businesses and those with straightforward sales processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7 Factors To Consider When Choosing A POS System.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Australian POS systems are packed with features, but not all are useful. The most mission-critical factors give your small business the tools to succeed without saddling it with excessive overheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my top 7 factors for choosing the best POS system in Australia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Marketing Superpowers.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right POS will capture customer data with every transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You can use this data<\/strong> to drive more sales via email marketing campaigns, Facebook ad retargeting, loyalty programs, sales offers tied to birthdays, etc.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Ease Of Use.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern POS systems have embraced UX\/UI practices to create gorgeous, user-friendly, intuitive interfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will translate to faster employee training times and increased efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>If your POS has an unfriendly<\/strong>, clunky, convoluted interface, it will frustrate your staff and your customers, creating inefficiencies and damaging your brand.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Multiple Payment Options.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Best POS systems allow you to process payments from cash, swiped, tapped and inserted credit cards as well as NFC-equipped phones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Some accept Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Inventory Management.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding the right volume of stock or products will make or break your store. Hold too much, and you&#8217;ll incur unnecessary overheads). Hold too little, and you&#8217;ll frustrate your customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Best POS systems<\/strong> alert you when stocks are low. More advanced ones, like Lightspeed, can even create purchase orders. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Fees Aligned To Your Business&#8217; Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most POS software packages in Australia charge monthly and per-transaction fees. Higher monthly fees usually translate to lower per-transaction fees, and vice versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>If you&#8217;re just starting<\/strong> (less than $100K annual turnover, unpredictable or infrequent sales), you will appreciate not having the stress of a monthly fee.<\/li><li><strong>If you&#8217;re pushing a lot of money<\/strong> (more than $1,000,000 per year) through your POS, every tenth of a percentage will translate to thousands of dollars in lost revenue every year.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <strong>Affordable Scalability.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a POS that allows you to add or delete locations and additional terminals with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Avoid any system that expects you to manage clunky and expensive servers or has software that doesn&#8217;t <strong>update automatically<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <strong>Effective<\/strong> <strong>Support<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Something will go wrong, eventually. When it does, you&#8217;ll appreciate having access to 24\/7 phone or live chat support, with agents located in Australia. Anything less than this is a compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Top 5 Benefits Of A POS System?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A POS isn\u2019t just a fancy cash register. It&#8217;s the nerve centre of your small business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You may be tempted to choose the cheapest, simplest POS system.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you do so, you&#8217;ll miss out on benefits that can lead to more revenue, happier customers and smoother operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my top 5 reasons you must choose the best POS system for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Improved Customer Experience.<\/strong> Your POS solution must track all of your customer data, allowing you to leverage this data to improve customer experience and\/or increase revenue.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced Overheads<\/strong>. Automation of menial tasks is the key to keeping wages in check. A good POS will reduce the steps each staff member takes to complete a task. For example, if a client returns a product, the POS should update your stock levels and adjust your accounting automatically. <\/li><li><strong style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Bulletproof Security.<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> Data breaches, robberies and credit card fraud are more common than you think. Best POS systems like Square and Lightspeed <\/span>encrypt credit card data<span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> and don&#8217;t store it on the system itself.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Faster Transactions.<\/strong> Thanks to 5G, cloud-based software and M1 microprocessors, your customers experience faster checkout times. The days of &#8220;talking to the bank&#8221; via hardwired phone lines are long gone.<\/li><li><strong>Fewer Errors.<\/strong> Mistakes are inevitable, but a well-designed POS will help your staff make less of them. For example, it will prevent a staff member from selling a product you don&#8217;t have in your inventory.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Cheapest POS Systems In Australia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Square<\/strong> is the cheapest point-of-sale system when it comes to monthly fees. The $0 plan is a godsend to small businesses that don&#8217;t have the security of regular revenue.<\/li><li><strong>Lightspeed<\/strong> has the lowest transaction fees in Australia, with a low 1.3% rate.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Use Vend As Your POS Provider?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eagle-eyed business owners will notice we didn&#8217;t feature Vend in this review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2021, Vend was acquired by Lightspeed, and their products are currently being rebranded as Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series). We recommend that you choose Lightspeed instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Wix POS Available In Australia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not yet. Wix POS is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada, but it may arrive on Australian shores in the last quarter of 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I&#8217;m a huge fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-website-builder-australia\/\">Wix e-commerce and website builder tools<\/a>, and I think the addition of cloud-based POS software and sleek hardware will make it one of the best integrated point-of-sale suites on the market. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottom Line About Choosing The Best POS System In Australia.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t even think about running your business or retail shop without a good POS system. 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