Compare All Retail POS Software 2026
Side-by-side comparison of 16 retail pos tools. Find the right fit for your team and budget.
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Retail POS software uses a mix of pricing models in 2026 — per-user, usage-based, and custom enterprise contracts — so each tool below shows its verified range in its own billing unit. 1 of 16 tools offer free tiers.
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| Product | Starting Price | Popular Tier | Enterprise | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square POS | Free /month | $49 /month | $149 /month | Yes | Small businesses and startups wanting free POS software with pay-per-transaction pricing |
| Erply | $49 /user/month | $79 /user/month | $99 /user/month | No | - |
| Epos Now (Retail) | $79 /month | $79 /month | $79 /month | No | - |
| Hike POS | $59 /month | $99 /month | $119 /month | No | - |
| Shopify POS | $39 /location/month | $105 /location/month | $2.3K /location/month | No | Solo entrepreneurs starting in-person sales |
| Lightspeed Retail | $89 /month | $149 /month | $289 /month | No | Independent retailers with single location needing essential day-to-day POS functionality |
| ShopKeep (Lightspeed) | $89 /mo | $149 /mo | $289 /mo | No | - |
| Vend | $119 /outlet/month | $159 /outlet/month | $299 /outlet/month | No | Small independent retailers with single location and moderate transaction volume under $20,000/month |
| WooPOS | $139 /users | $199 /users | $299 /users | No | - |
| SalesVu | $180 /month / location | $360 /month / location | $540 /month / location | No | - |
Category Summary
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Free Tiers