{"id":142405,"date":"2020-10-12T15:43:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T14:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=142405"},"modified":"2024-01-19T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:49:59","slug":"small-businesses-pos-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/small-businesses-pos-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"The best POS systems for small businesses in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column] <\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-lw\">\n <div class=\"flexi-comp-lw-text\">\n <p>Startups.co.uk is reader supported &ndash; we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]With a modern POS system, businesses can quickly and effortlessly process sales, accept various payment methods, and generate detailed receipts.\n<p>Our expert researchers have determined that<strong> Square <\/strong>and<strong> Lightspeed <\/strong>are the top two POS systems in 2024 &ndash; both available at affordable prices and boasting industry-specialist and sophisticated features such as advanced inventory management, intuitive user interfaces, and seamless integration with various payment methods.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&rsquo;s important to choose one with fees that comfortably suit your budget and offers the features you need to streamline your operations, especially in this critical trading environment where overheads need to be kept down wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we pick out our choices for the best POS systems:[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p><div class=\"highlight-box\">\n <div class=\"highlight-box-decor\">\n <svg class=\"brush-stroke-svg brush-stroke-big\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 116 6\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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data-cta-type=\"inline-link\"><strong>Square<\/strong><\/a>: Best for startups wanting advanced features for the minimum cost<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/epos?nwid=highlightlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lightspeed<\/strong><\/a>: Best for hospitality businesses wanting to prioritise customer experience<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/epos?nwid=highlightlist\"><strong>Zettle<\/strong><\/a>: Best for mobile businesses that want the flexibility of a POS app<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/epos?nwid=highlightlist\"><strong>Epos Now<\/strong><\/a>: Best for scaling retail businesses, such as those with multiple outlets<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webforms.startups.co.uk\/epos?nwid=highlightlist\"><strong>TouchBistro<\/strong><\/a>: Best for restaurants looking to get online and start a new takeaway revenue stream<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Don&rsquo;t overspend &ndash; you can click any of the links above to begin comparing&nbsp;fees on POS systems for your own business&rsquo;s size and needs.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"jumplinks-content\">\n <h3 class=\"jumplinks-content-title\">\n In this guide, we will cover: <\/h3>\n <ul class=\"jumplinks-content-list\">\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-1-square-best-for-startups\">1. Square: Best for startups<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-2-lightspeed-best-for-hospitality-businesses\">2. Lightspeed: Best for hospitality businesses<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-3-zettle-best-for-mobile-businesses\">3. Zettle: Best for mobile businesses<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-4-epos-now-best-for-scaling-retail-businesses\">4. Epos Now: Best for scaling retail businesses<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-5-touchbistro-best-for-restaurants-looking-to-get-online\">5. TouchBistro: Best for restaurants looking to get online<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-tpos-best-alternative-pos-system\">tPOS: Best alternative POS system<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-how-to-choose-the-best-pos-system\">How to choose the best POS system<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-types-of-pos-system-to-consider\">Types of POS system to consider<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-our-methodology\">Our methodology<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"jumplinks-content-item\">\n <a class=\"jumplinks-content-link jumplink-anchor\" href=\"#link-faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text hash_url=&rdquo;&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h1&Prime;]\n<h3>The best POS systems<\/h3>\n<p>The best <strong>POS system for small businesses<\/strong> is dependent on lots of factors, including the type of industry your business operates in, your stage of growth and, of course, your budget.<\/p>\n<p>After thorough research and in-depth product analysis, we&rsquo;ve found:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Square is the top provider for retail businesses, including supermarkets, florists, and homeware stores.<\/strong> In-depth business reporting, barcoding, stock management, and hardware are all included in one package <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> for zero monthly fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightspeed is the top provider for hospitality businesses,<\/strong> which makes it the best POS system for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. It&rsquo;s also the best POS system&nbsp; for takeaway businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Point of Sale systems are fundamental to the operations of any small business. In today&rsquo;s climate, sales margins are decreasing, which means it&rsquo;s crucial to find a provider that offers the right products and services for a good price.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a closer look at the pros, cons, and costs of our six chosen providers, r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ead on for our deep dive EPOS comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While business owners should save where they can, it&rsquo;s also essential to understand that a POS provider could come in at a slightly higher price point but offer a better suite of necessary features. This could be the saving grace for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we list the top POS systems that small UK businesses should consider, and we cover the typical setup and equipment costs, as well as the transaction fee structures.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-1-square-best-for-startups\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>1. Square<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Best for startups wanting advanced features for minimum cost<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"scorecard-large\" data-component=\"large-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"Square\">\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-info\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-title\">\n Square <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-rating\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-number\">\n 4.7 <\/span>\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.7\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 1 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"scorecard-large-teaser\">\n Square helps millions of sellers run their business &ndash; from secure credit card processing to point of sale solutions to setting up a free online store. <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"scorecard-large-presentation\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-box\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/square-online-logo-su.jpg?width=148&height=115&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"square-online-logo-su\" width=\"148\" height=\"115\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <a class=\"scorecard-large-link\" href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/square-card-reader\/\" target=\"_self\" data-cta-type=\"large-scorecard-cta\">Square Review <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"features-list\">\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Price <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n Reader - &pound;19\r\nTerminal - &pound;149 + VAT\r\nStand - &pound;99 + VAT or &pound;17\/mo for 6 months <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Fees <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n 1.75%\r\n2.5% POS, payment links, Square Invoices and Virtual Terminal <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <\/ul>\n\n \n <ul class=\"checklist-list\">\n\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Highly rated for customer support <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Easy to use <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Great for stock and business management <\/li>\n \n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-summary toggle-box\">\n <div class=\"toggle-block\">\n <span class=\"summary-title\">\n Summary <\/span>\n Since we first opened our doors in 2009, Square has expanded from simple card readers to software and integrated, omnichannel solutions to help a wide range of businesses, including retailers and restaurants. With embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow all in one place. Today, they are a partner to sellers of all sizes &ndash; from SME's to large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex commerce operations. Square supports sellers from Australia to the UK, Canada to Japan and across the United States. <\/div>\n <span class=\"toggle-button\">\n Show <span class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Square: Key features<\/h3>\n<p>Square has packed a lot into its <strong>Square point of sale software<\/strong>, making it a great all-round solution for any small business.<\/p>\n<p>Among the platform&rsquo;s long list of core features is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Payment and processing:<\/strong> You can accept all kinds of debit and credit cards, as well as gift cards, all at the same rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment protection: <\/strong>Square covers any and all disputes that may arise; and it prioritises fraud protection and encryption, so both you and your customers are securely covered at all times<\/li>\n<li><b>Ecommerce: <\/b>Integrate seamlessly with all the online aspects necessary to run a restaurant business, from being able to send your customers a checkout link directly through email or social media, to having your sales and inventory conveniently sync with POS purchases automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also a few advanced tools as well. Hospitality businesses can create a <strong>customisable floorplan<\/strong> to track and monitor tables to ensure each customer is being looked after. There&rsquo;s also the potential to integrate <strong>several free extensions<\/strong> &ndash; including sophisticated inventory and team management &ndash; as well as third-party apps.<\/p>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/square-card-reader\/#link-square-software-what-do-you-need-to-know\">in-depth Square review<\/a><\/strong> highlights how <strong>easy and intuitive the platform is to use<\/strong>, which means you don&rsquo;t need to waste valuable business hours training new staff members to use the hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Square is also suitable for an <strong>unlimited number of users<\/strong>, allowing you to add new members with ease. This is unlike Lightspeed&rsquo;s lowest paid-for plan, which only permits five users.<\/p>\n<p>Users can also <strong>link their in-store software to their ecommerce store<\/strong>, meaning all sales data will appear in one place, which will give you a bird&rsquo;s-eye view of your business&rsquo; performance.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"pros-cons\">\n <div class=\"pros\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Square pros <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square&rsquo;s POS software is completely free if using a reader and pre-existing iPad&ndash; with no setup fees or monthly subscription payments <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square is incredibly adaptable and easily scalable with software specifically designed for retail (Square POS for Retail) and hospitality (Square POS for Restaurants) <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square&rsquo;s card reader and POS software work in tandem &ndash; offering your business a modern way to manage taking payments <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Suitable for an unlimited number of users <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Square cons <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square charges 1.75% per card-present transaction, no matter the transaction size <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square charges a slightly higher 2.5% for every transaction made through your website. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Square&rsquo;s card reader and Terminal don&rsquo;t integrate with software from other providers <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software: <\/strong>Free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware: <\/strong>Square card reader required (at &pound;19+VAT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees:<\/strong> 1.75% for each contactless, chip, PIN, or swiped card-present transaction. 2.5% for payments manually keyed-in to the Point of Sale app, recurring payments facilitated via Online Checkout links, Square Invoices, and Virtual Terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Square&rsquo;s pricing<\/strong> is incredibly transparent. Its software is free &ndash; unless you opt for the paid version of Square for Restaurants &ndash; and it charges a set fee for both card present (1.75%) and card-not-present (1.9%) transactions. The software includes features like customer support, next business day transfers, inventory management, real-time analytics, dispute resolution, and data security (PCI) compliance.<\/p>\n<p>For in-person transactions, Square charges a transaction fee of 1.75% per transaction.<\/p>\n<p>You&rsquo;ll also get an online store as part of the package, including online checkout and essential APIs for your online transactions. For that, the transaction fee is 1.4% + 25p for UK card transactions, and 2.5% + 25p for non-UK card transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you have manually keyed-in transactions, which are the most expensive with a transaction fee of 2.5%.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-2-lightspeed-best-for-hospitality-businesses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Compare small business POS systems UK&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;A Deep-dive into the Best POS Systems for Small Business UK&rdquo;]\n<h2>2. Lightspeed<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Compare small business POS systems UK&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;A Deep-dive into the Best POS Systems for Small Business UK&rdquo;]<strong>Best for hospitality businesses wanting to prioritise customer experience<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"scorecard-large\" data-component=\"large-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"Lightspeed\">\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-info\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-title\">\n Lightspeed <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-rating\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-number\">\n 4.4 <\/span>\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.4\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 1 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"scorecard-large-teaser\">\n Lightspeed is ideal for businesses that want an all-in-one sale system with excellent customer support and integrations. <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"scorecard-large-presentation\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-box\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-e1699367096800.png?width=148&height=115&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"115\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <a class=\"scorecard-large-link\" href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/lightspeed-pos-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cta-type=\"large-scorecard-cta\">Lightspeed Review <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"features-list\">\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Pricing from <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n &pound;59 per month <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <\/ul>\n\n \n <ul class=\"checklist-list\">\n\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Over 250 integrations <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Customer loyalty features <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n 24\/7 customer support <\/li>\n \n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-summary toggle-box\">\n <div class=\"toggle-block\">\n <span class=\"summary-title\">\n Summary <\/span>\n Lightspeed offers a range of monthly subscriptions for its POS, which is an all-in-one complete system. It's an EPOS system that utilises cloud technology.\r\n\r\nIn addition to its software, Lightspeed can also provide hardware, which is available as a kit or individually so that it can be customised to your needs. Lightspeed&rsquo;s hardware components range from printers to scanners and cash drawers. It offers 24\/7 customer support and over 250 integrations with other software.\r\n\r\nThis is a POS system that looks to help businesses future-proof themselves. You can visit Lightspeed to learn more about how they aim to help businesses be &ldquo;future-ready&rdquo;.\r\n\r\nFor restaurants, orders can be taken tableside and are sent directly from the waiting staff to the kitchen. This means that staff no longer have to wait for an open terminal to complete the order, cutting down the time between customers ordering and receiving their food. <\/div>\n <span class=\"toggle-button\">\n Show <span class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Lightspeed: Key features<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lightspeed<\/strong> offers a range of monthly subscriptions for its restaurant POS, which is a comprehensive system. It is a mobile hospitality EPOS system that utilises cloud technology.<\/p>\n<p>While it&rsquo;s more expensive than Square (part of the reason we gave it <strong>2.3 out of 5<\/strong> for pricing), our top option, Lightspeed truly pays for itself with its<strong> huge arsenal of hospitality features.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Orders can be taken tableside and will be sent directly from the waiting staff to the kitchen. This means that staff no longer have to wait for an open terminal to complete the order, cutting down the time between customers ordering and receiving their food.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its software, Lightspeed can also provide hardware, ranging from printers to scanners and cash drawers. It is also available as a kit or individually, so your purchase can be customised to your needs. It offers<strong> 24\/7 customer support<\/strong> and <strong>over 250 integrations with other software.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lightspeed also tops our rankings for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/best-hospitality-pos-systems\/\">best hospitality POS systems<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>because it is a great option for pubs, cafes, and bars.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is a downside. Lightspeed&rsquo;s pricing is pretty steep for owners of smaller business who may just be starting out. If cost is an issue, then Square would be more beneficial.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"pros-cons\">\n <div class=\"pros\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Lightspeed pros <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n A Lightspeed iPad point of sale system can be completely wireless. So when your shop is filled with customers and you can see potential sales everywhere, you can literally pick up your POS and take it to the sales floor. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n For retail business owners, Lightspeed&rsquo;s POS hardware package includes the choice of a USB or Bluetooth receipt printer, a USB or Bluetooth scanner, an iPad stand, and a cash drawer. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n For restaurant owners, Lightspeed offers a selection of Bluetooth and LAN (internet connected) hardware, ensuring hospitality businesses benefit from a system that supports a hectic service. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lightspeed's restaurant hardware package includes a Lite Server &ndash; meaning you can take payments even if your internet is down. <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Lightspeed cons <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lightspeed Restaurant is only compatible with Apple&rsquo;s operating system, whereas Lightspeed for Retail is available as an iOS app and as a web application for desktop users. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lightspeed Retail isn&rsquo;t compatible with businesses that sell items that need to be weighed, nor businesses that don&rsquo;t sell items as entire units. That means the software is suitable for the likes of clothing shops, gift shops, wine shops &ndash; any shop that sells physical products as one whole unit. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lightspeed isn&rsquo;t cheap &ndash; it has expensive monthly fees for a first time system and inexperienced users, but you could argue that you&rsquo;re paying for a sophisticated product that provides more than just a simple POS system. <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software: <\/strong>From &pound;59 a month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware: <\/strong>N\/A<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees: <\/strong>2.6% + $0.10 for card-present (CP) transactions, or 2.9% + $0.30 for card-not-present (CNP) transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lightspeed offers three rudimentary price packages, as well as its <strong>Enterprise plan <\/strong>for very large businesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starter<\/strong> at <strong>&pound;5<\/strong><strong>9 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Essential <\/strong>at <strong>&pound;10<\/strong><strong>9 per month&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium <\/strong>at&nbsp;<strong>&pound;339 per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lightspeed offers retail and hospitality POS systems, each with varying industry-specific features to help your business grow. However, these specialised systems don&rsquo;t come cheap. Its recommended retail software package costs <strong>&pound;119 per month<\/strong>, so you need to be sure that you&rsquo;ll make full use of Lightspeed&rsquo;s sophisticated software features for it to be worthwhile.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-3-zettle-best-for-mobile-businesses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>3. Zettle<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Best for mobile businesses that want the flexibility of a POS app<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"scorecard-large\" data-component=\"large-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"Zettle\">\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-info\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-title\">\n Zettle <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-rating\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-number\">\n 4.4 <\/span>\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.4\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 1 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"scorecard-large-teaser\">\n Zettle is best for businesses that want an easy way to accept in-person payments - and full control through the Zettle Go app. <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"scorecard-large-presentation\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-box\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Zettle-PayPal-logo.jpg?width=148&height=115&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Zettle by PayPal logo\" width=\"148\" height=\"115\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <a class=\"scorecard-large-link\" href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/izettle-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-cta-type=\"large-scorecard-cta\">Zettle Review <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"features-list\">\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Pricing from <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n Free <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <\/ul>\n\n \n <ul class=\"checklist-list\">\n\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Free POS app <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Easy-to-read sales reports <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Zettle reader easily integrates with other POS systems <\/li>\n \n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-summary toggle-box\">\n <div class=\"toggle-block\">\n <span class=\"summary-title\">\n Summary <\/span>\n Zettle Go is fairly basic EPOS software &ndash; but that&rsquo;s what makes it so great. This fancy-free software offers business owners exactly what they need to get going, from making transactions to managing stock. It&rsquo;s intuitive to use, simple to set up, and best of all, it&rsquo;s free. It&rsquo;s also really easy to track and add stock, whether that&rsquo;s notebooks or blueberry muffins. It&rsquo;ll even flag up when you&rsquo;re running low on something. You can also provide Zettle gift cards to help you with cash flow by keeping money in the business. \r\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"toggle-button\">\n Show <span class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Zettle: Key features<\/h3>\n<p>Zettle offers fairly basic EPOS software &ndash; but this is what makes it so great. This <strong>fuss-free software<\/strong> gives business owners exactly what they need to get going, from enabling transactions to managing stock.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s <strong>intuitive to use<\/strong>, <strong>simple to set up<\/strong> and, best of all, <strong>it&rsquo;s free<\/strong>! Just like Square, Zettle users only need to pay for the Zettle card reader (&pound;29+VAT), and there are <strong>zero monthly fees.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Zettle&rsquo;s till features are outstanding, scoring <strong>4.3 out of 5<\/strong> in this category in our research. Users gain access to <strong>regular reporting and analytic functions, sales forecasting, <\/strong>and even <strong>managing staff hours<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> all of which can be controlled via the Zettle app.<\/p>\n<p>That said, as your business blossoms, you may need more from your POS software. Just as with Square, we like Zettle for its <strong>affordable pricing,<\/strong> but the former has a lot more to offer in terms of business development. There&rsquo;s currently no CRM function available for Zettle, for example, which makes it difficult to increase sales and improve customer loyalty.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"pros-cons\">\n <div class=\"pros\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Zettle pros <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Zettle&rsquo;s seamless integration with existing PayPal accounts &ndash; handy if you sell via online marketplaces. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Zettle also boasts a familiar, intuitive and trustworthy interface for users, putting customers instantly at ease when they see the logo. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n A good option for startups and those with low-maintenance POS needs. <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Zettle cons <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Zettle offers lacklustre business and stock management tools, and lacks the functionality for online sellers and for more advanced sales channels, such as ecommerce. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Higher transaction fees for payment links makes it a poor choice for remote-based companies like telesales. <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n No customer relationship management (CRM) system makes it difficult to improve customer loyalty and increase sales <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software: <\/strong>Free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware: <\/strong>Zettle card reader required (&pound;29+VAT)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees: <\/strong>2.5% online or via invoice, 1.75% per in-person transaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the best things about Zettle is its transparent pricing, which is why we awarded it a perfect <strong>5 out of 5<\/strong> in our research for this category. The Zettle Go software is <strong>free<\/strong>, the card reader is <strong>&pound;29<\/strong>, and the full store kit currently retails at <strong>&pound;189<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are no monthly contracts for its paid products. Instead, the only thing Zettle charges for is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/credit-card-processing-fees\"><strong>card processing fees<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual payments is where Zettle starts to struggle. Those paying online or by invoice are charged 2.5% &ndash; which is considerably higher than its rival, <strong>Square<\/strong> (1.9% for European cards). Direct ecommerce payments also aren&rsquo;t available.<\/p>\n<p>This means Zettle users who run a physical store and take numerous small payments will get the most value. Online sellers will find Zettle an expensive choice with few payment options.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has a clear pricing breakdown on its website, which is highlighted in our full <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/izettle-review\/#link-pos-equipment-and-hardware-review\"><strong>Zettle review<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-4-epos-now-best-for-scaling-retail-businesses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>4. Epos Now<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Best for scaling retail businesses, such as those with multiple outlets<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"scorecard-large\" data-component=\"large-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"EPOS Now\">\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-info\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-title\">\n EPOS Now <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-rating\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-number\">\n 4.2 <\/span>\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.2\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 1 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"scorecard-large-teaser\">\n Epos Now is the ideal POS system for small businesses planning to scale. <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"scorecard-large-presentation\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-box\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1-e1716544447769.png?width=148&height=115&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"115\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"features-list\">\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Pricing from <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n &pound;25 per month <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <\/ul>\n\n \n <ul class=\"checklist-list\">\n\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Inventory tracking <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n 24\/7 customer phone support <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Customer loyalty features <\/li>\n \n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-summary toggle-box\">\n <div class=\"toggle-block\">\n <span class=\"summary-title\">\n Summary <\/span>\n You won't find a better retail POS provider than Epos Now. The retail solution offered comes as a package with everything you need, including the terminal, receipt printer, secure cash drawer, installation, configuration and training. Notably, it comes with the specific Epos Now retail software.\r\n\r\nThis is undoubtedly the best POS software option for small businesses that&rsquo;s available for the retail market. You get a customisable dashboard with insightful reporting, which integrates to a back-office management system. The system offers barcoding and stock management. A booking system is also available. As is 24\/7 customer phone support and excellent customer loyalty features via the Epos Loyalty add-on. <\/div>\n <span class=\"toggle-button\">\n Show <span class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Epos Now: Key features<\/h3>\n<p>Epos Now is the ideal POS solution for retail businesses that want <strong>in-depth, real-time reporting<\/strong> on staff, customers, sales, margin, and stock&#8203;. Businesses can revel in the system&rsquo;s capacity to <strong>integrate with over 100 apps,<\/strong> including accounting software, CRM tools, and, most importantly, ecommerce platforms, like <strong>BigCommerce.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Epos Now is <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/epos-now\/\"><strong>one of our top-rated retail POS systems.<\/strong><\/a> Other features include <strong>24\/7 customer phone support<\/strong> at no extra charge, multiple store capabilities, and a <strong>one-on-one smooth onboarding process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, Epos Now falters when it comes to CRM and loyalty tools. These are <strong>only available using third-party integrations<\/strong>, whereas Lightspeed provides this function for zero additional charge. This is why we gave it a low <strong>2.9 out of 5<\/strong> for business development in our research.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"pros-cons\">\n <div class=\"pros\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Epos Now pros <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Promising a smooth onboarding promise, Epos now claims to be able to get staff fully comfortable with its system in just fifteen minutes <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n During installation, you&rsquo;ll have a one-on-one coach to help you with training staff and getting set up <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Epos now has the ability to integrate with over 100 apps <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n Epos Now cons <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n &pound;399 upfront payment package <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n CRM and loyalty tools are only available using third-party apps <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n unlike other providers like Lightspeed, there is no free trial option available with Epos now <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software: <\/strong>&pound;25 per month or a one-off &pound;399 upfront payment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware: <\/strong>An HD touch screen POS system, secure cash drawer, and a high-speed printer are included with your software package<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees: <\/strong>2.6% + $0.10 or all transactions, but additional hardware fees may apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a mix of hardware and software products included under the Epos Now umbrella, all of which are compatible with mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, the platform organises its product range into industry-specific packages, such as Epos for Bars, Epos for Retail, and Epos for Hospitality. However, our analysts did spot that, while the Epos range is impressive, its pricing plans are anything but transparent.<\/p>\n<p>Epos Now offers a package deal as standard, which costs either <strong>&pound;25 per month<\/strong> or&nbsp;a one-off <strong>&pound;399<\/strong> upfront payment. The package includes the HD Touch screen POS system, EPOS software, a secure cash drawer, a high-speed printer, and personalised onboarding and product training.<\/p>\n<p>Epos Now&rsquo;s various products and services are sold as different all-in-one packages for either retail or hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest drawbacks of the Epos Now system is the confusing pricing plans that can make it difficult to work out just how much a package will set you back, so consumer discretion is advised.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-5-touchbistro-best-for-restaurants-looking-to-get-online\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>5. TouchBistro<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Best for restaurants looking to get online and start a new takeaway revenue stream<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"scorecard-large\" data-component=\"large-scorecard\" data-supplier=\"TouchBistro\">\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-info\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-title\">\n TouchBistro <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-rating\">\n <span class=\"scorecard-large-number\">\n 4.1 <\/span>\n <div class=\"rating-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.1\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 1 out of 5.\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <span class=\"scorecard-large-teaser\">\n TouchBistro POS is great for restaurants looking to get online quickly <\/span>\n \n <div class=\"scorecard-large-presentation\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-box\">\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-logo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.startups.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-1-e1688730899242.png?width=148&height=115&fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"115\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"\"> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"features-list\">\n\n \n <li class=\"features-item\">\n \n <div class=\"features-info\">\n <span class=\"features-title\">\n Pricing from <\/span>\n \n <span class=\"features-description\">\n &pound;65 per month <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n\n \n <\/ul>\n\n \n <ul class=\"checklist-list\">\n\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Staff management software <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n Upselling tools to increase sales <\/li>\n <li class=\"checklist-item\">\n In-depth reporting features <\/li>\n \n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scorecard-large-summary toggle-box\">\n <div class=\"toggle-block\">\n <span class=\"summary-title\">\n Summary <\/span>\n TouchBistro is a fairly expensive POS system. But, as the saying goes, &lsquo;you get what you pay for&rsquo;. TouchBistro&rsquo;s restaurant POS software is rammed full of features to help you run and manage your business, including sophisticated tableside ordering, in-depth back end reporting, and the ability to integrate with plenty of third-party apps. For restaurants, staff can process orders in just two taps, giving them more time to make customers feel welcome. At the table, menu prompts enable servers to upsell on the spot, or inform customers of any allergy information. There are also great built-in loyalty features, including targeted marketing material based on a customer's favourite dishes. <\/div>\n <span class=\"toggle-button\">\n Show <span class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>TouchBistro: Key features<\/h3>\n<p>TouchBistro is a <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/best-pos-systems-restaurants\/\"><strong>restaurant POS system<\/strong><\/a> with<strong> industry-specific features, <\/strong>like tableside ordering and table management, to help established hospitality businesses offer the most efficient service to their customers.<\/p>\n<p>Staff can mobile on the restaurant floor, relaying information and sending orders without errors. This is thanks to TouchBistro&rsquo;s advanced software that makes it <strong>easy to manage across multiple devices.<\/strong> It&rsquo;s even possible for your waiting staff to entice customers with screensaver images and menu displays.<\/p>\n<p>Where TouchBistro really excels is with its takeaway capabilities. While we identified Lightspeed as the best option for hospitality firms overall, if you&rsquo;re offering a food delivery service, TouchBistro should be your preferred champion.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Lightspeed, it provides a separate delivery payment screen that <strong>displays the delivery route and logs that the order was a takeout order.<\/strong> Our researchers also gave TouchBistro a perfect <strong>5 out of 5<\/strong> for stock management. Customisable pop-up alerts also inform servers when an item is running low, so your customers will never order more food than what is available.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use TouchBistro to <strong>manage inventory and staff schedules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only small downside we could find is that Touchbistro multiple customers have echoed the sentiment that there is a lack of customer support, particularly during the onboarding process.[\/vc_column_text] <\/p><div class=\"pros-cons\">\n <div class=\"pros\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n TouchBistro pros <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n In-depth reporting so you can see which pizzas are the most popular and which are the most profitable <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Advanced software makes it easy to manage across multiple devices <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Upselling tools that prompt your staff to suggest complementary pizza purchases such as dips <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Manage inventory and staff schedules <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"cons\">\n <span class=\"pros-cons-title\">\n TouchBistro cons <\/span>\n\n <ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lack of guidance during the onboarding process which makes it especially tricky for beginners <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Only available for a minimum contract length of one year - risky if you have inconsistent sales figures each month <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n TouchBistro is currently only compatible with iPads, which could waste existing hardware <\/li>\n <li class=\"pros-cons-item\">\n Lacklustre customer support <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software: <\/strong>&pound;69 a month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware: <\/strong>TouchBistro doesn&rsquo;t have branded hardware, but an iPad is needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees: <\/strong>TouchBistro&rsquo;s transaction fees aren&rsquo;t made public by the provider, but you can reach out to the provider for a tailored quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The TouchBistro POS system starts at <strong>&pound;69 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It has a wealth of add-on products that you can purchase to optimise the experience for both yourself and customers. This includes gift cards, which start as low as <strong>&pound;25 a month<\/strong>, to marketing and loyalty solutions, with pricing starting at <strong>&pound;50 a month. <\/strong>The latter may be a good investment because TouchBistro claims that, on average, loyalty diners spend 13% more per transaction vs. non-loyalty diners.&#8203;&#8203;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, they offer a reservation add-on service at <strong>&pound;229 a month<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-tpos-best-alternative-pos-system\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h2>tPOS: Best alternative POS system<\/h2>\n<p>If none of the above POS systems sound like the right option for you, we&rsquo;d recommend tPOS by <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/takepayments-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>takepayments<\/strong>,<\/a> a relatively new POS system.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, as it&rsquo;s been released by one of the most popular small business payment solutions providers in the UK <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> and it&rsquo;s already making waves among SMEs. Our analysts were particularly impressed by its high Trustpilot score, indicating strong user favourability.<\/p>\n<p>Because of its focus on card machines, tPOS is the exemplar for payment hardware. There are two&nbsp;plans available: <strong>tPOS<\/strong> <strong>Complete<\/strong>, a compact, slightly less advanced terminal; and<strong> tPOS<\/strong> <strong>Counter<\/strong>, which comes with a dual screen to increase customer transparency. With each of these, you can pay for either a retail or hospitality monthly plan. Hospitality costs more due to its larger range of features.<\/p>\n<p>An initial set up payment of &pound;250 is also required to get started, it&rsquo;s not the most affordable option, which is why we don&rsquo;t recommend tPOS for startups or those with outstanding debt as you are likely to already be burdened with other financial obligations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-how-to-choose-the-best-pos-system\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Choosing the best small business Point of Sale systems: Next steps&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Choosing the best pos system for small business (UK): Next steps&rdquo;]\n<h2>Choosing the best POS system for your small business<\/h2>\n<p>A firm rule before signing on the dotted line is to compare POS system providers. This is because you don&rsquo;t want to be tied to a service that doesn&rsquo;t fulfil the needs of your business, even if it is, generally speaking, a great product.<\/p>\n<p>But what should you be comparing, and which features do you most need to focus in on? Here are our top tips for what to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Initial costs:<\/strong> understand the hardware costs you&rsquo;ll encounter, and how this may vary depending on how many tills, card readers or other devices you need to buy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction fees<\/strong>: be wary of transaction fees &ndash; you can&rsquo;t avoid them, but different providers charge different fees, depending on how many sales you process<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile & iPad POS<\/strong>: no hardware? no problem &ndash; if you only wish to run a <a href=\"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/payment-processing\/ipad-pos\/\">POS system on an iPad<\/a> or mobile phone, that&rsquo;s perfectly possible. Most providers now offer a POS app<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online store tie-in<\/strong>: here&rsquo;s where it gets clever. If you process online sales as well as in-person sales, a modern POS system can run all of this for you from the same core inventory. You&rsquo;ll make life easy for yourself choosing one platform for both. Square, for instance, is focusing hard on serving businesses that bridge online and offline sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-types-of-pos-system-to-consider\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Types of POS system to consider<\/h3>\n<p>Every retail or hospitality business needs a POS system, regardless of the specific sector or size. However, there are different types of POS systems that suit certain types of businesses better:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POS Apps<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> best for small businesses with limited budgets that want a flexible and portable POS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile POS systems <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> <\/strong>best for vendors on the move or retailers that want to process transactions on the sales floor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Touch-screen POS systems <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> <\/strong>best for businesses that want to speed up the ordering and checkout processes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud POS systems <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> <\/strong>businesses that want to access reports and POS data from anywhere<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open-source POS systems<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> best for businesses with abundant technical resources that want to set up their own custom system<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multichannel POS systems <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> <\/strong>best for businesses that sell online and in-person and need to sync orders and inventory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-service Kiosk POS systems <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&ndash;<\/span> <\/strong>best for businesses with self-checkout options, such as quick service restaurants, ticketing, and hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>How does a POS system work?<\/h3>\n<p>These days, POS systems are similar to computers. Once they&rsquo;re hooked up to the internet, they provide a host of tools that help you take transactions and manage your business. Your POS software works in conjunction with a card machine, and the transaction process runs like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Input the customer&rsquo;s items into the system &ndash; they can be scanned or selected from a menu<\/li>\n<li>Once they&rsquo;ve been added, store the sale if it&rsquo;s part of a bill, or total the sale and select whether the customer wants to pay by card or cash<\/li>\n<li>If they pay by cash, enter the total amount. The cash drawer will then open. Give them any change they require, and the sale will be stored as a cash sale<\/li>\n<li>If they pay by card, the amount is either transferred to the card machine, or you input the sale amount into the card machine. The sale is then stored as a card sale<\/li>\n<li>You&rsquo;ll be able to see how many card or cash sales you&rsquo;ve taken in the back end of your POS system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-our-methodology\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text show_in_index=&rdquo;true&rdquo; title_index=&rdquo;Choosing the best small business Point of Sale systems: Next steps&rdquo; title_type=&rdquo;h2&Prime; title=&rdquo;Choosing the best pos system for small business (UK): Next steps&rdquo;]\n<h2>Our methodology<\/h2>\n<p>With so many POS systems on the market, we&rsquo;ve spent months ranking and researching the best options available to cut through the noise and create a definitive list of the top choices for SMEs.<\/p>\n<p>The above choices are guaranteed to make your business transaction process efficient and customer-centric, thanks to our specific research categories chosen because of their importance to our readers.<\/p>\n<p>To reach our results, we looked at five key categories, including <strong>pricing, help and support, business development, business management, <\/strong>and <strong>till features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong>encompasses upfront costs as well as hidden fees and hardware charges. As inflation rises and overheads increase, we know many SMEs needed to reduce their technology budgets, which makes this research area more important than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>New technology can be difficult for small business owners to get to grips with while simultaneously running a business. We analysed hundreds of online reviews to reach a conclusion on the <strong>help and support&nbsp;<\/strong>available, including the average speed of the customer response team, and the options available to ask for advice.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of features, we separated these under <strong>till<\/strong> (checking stock and payment integrations) and <strong>business <\/strong>(managing staff and rotas). We looked at the amount of tools available on each payment tier to judge how generous these were.<\/p>\n<p>We also looked at <strong>business development <\/strong>as an area to conclude how well a platform could grow alongside the business. If, during a period of growth, the POS system is not able to cope, this could be disastrous and set the business back, ultimately affecting value for money.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<\/p><div class=\"jumplink-anchor-section\">\n <div class=\"jumplink-anchor-pointer\" id=\"link-faqs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n <span class=\"faq-title\">\n POS FAQs <\/span>\n <ul class=\"faq-list\">\n <li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n What is the most widely used POS system? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Lightspeed is currently the most widely used POS system in the UK. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Which POS is the best to use for business? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n While each POS system has its own unique strengths, our researchers found that Square and Lightspeed are the best value for money. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n What is the simplest POS system? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Our researchers found that Square is the easiest POS system, both to get started with, and to master further down the line. Users only need the Square app to get started, which is very intuitive and comes with email, live chat, and phone support. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Which is the best POS software for retail? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Square is the best POS system for retail. Its inventory management tools are second to none; and it also has a ton of specialist features to help grow brand awareness, such as marketing. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n What is the best POS system for a small restaurant? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n Lightspeed is the best hospitality POS. It will meet the needs of small restaurants and bars, offering a smooth ordering system and is compatible with a broad range of affordable, third-party hardware choices. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n Is EPOS expensive? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n The cost of an EPOS system can vary depending on factors such as the provider, the features included, and the size of your business. However, it is generally considered an investment that can improve efficiency and provide long-term benefits. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n What is the difference between EPOS and POS? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n The main difference between EPOS and POS is that EPOS systems typically offer advanced features and capabilities, such as inventory management and customer analytics, while POS systems are generally simpler and focus primarily on processing transactions. <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li class=\"faq-item\">\n\n <span class=\"faq-question\">\n How much are EPOS monthly fees? <\/span>\n\n <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n EPOS monthly fees can vary and will depend on the provider and the specific features you choose, with some even starting from &pound;0. This will increase based on the size of your business and the level of functionality required, reaching up to &pound;1,000 (which is currently Epos Now's high-end option). 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