Business News Daily Announces Their Top POS Systems For 2020
Here’s a roundup of our 2020 best picks and how they were selected
To help you find the right POS system for your business, we researched more than 100 options. Here’s a roundup of our 2020 best picks for POS systems and an explanation of how we chose them.
Best Mobile POS System for iPad – Lightspeed
Summary
Lightspeed is an iPad POS system that has solutions for retail stores, restaurants and online businesses. It’s fully mobile, so you can check inventory from anywhere in the store, show customers product images and descriptions, and ring up orders and accept payments on the sales floor or, for restaurants, tableside. Lightspeed has month-to-month and annual service contracts available, gives you a choice of credit card processors, and works with third-party POS equipment. It also integrates with numerous third-party apps, allowing you to customize the system to fit your business.
Devices: iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Support: 24/7 phone, email and chat support
Pricing: Starts at $59-$69 per month, based on annual payment
Best POS System for Retail – Vend
Summary
Vend has everything you need to run and grow a brick-and-mortar store. Beyond processing transactions, it has real-time reports, inventory management features, and access to various integrations that can help you run your business, save time and boost sales. This POS software is suitable for nearly every type of retailer. Whether you run a clothing store, a sporting goods store, or a specialty service-based business such as a car wash or computer shop, Vend has the features you need.
Devices: iPad
Support: 24/7 phone, email and chat support
Pricing: $99-$129 per month, based on annual payment
Best POS System for Restaurants – Touch Bistro
Summary
TouchBistro is a simple and affordable POS system that focuses on the unique needs of restaurant owners, with table, reservation and delivery management features. It’s suitable for all types of food establishments – fine dining, casual eateries, cafes, pubs, food trucks and more. It has month-to-month subscriptions, offers a choice of payment processors, and runs on the iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Mini, giving you flexibility and mobility, no matter which type of restaurant you own. TouchBistro offers 24/7 phone and email support, video tutorials, and setup guides.
Devices: iPad and Apple AirPort router
Support: 24/7 phone and email support
October 2019: TouchBistro introduced its new reservations platform, TouchBistro Reservations. It fully integrates with the company’s POS system but can also be used as a stand-alone app. With it, restaurants can accept reservations on their websites, through Google Search and Maps, or through the new TB Dine website and mobile app.
April 2020: TouchBistro announced the launch of Restaurant Recovery Navigator, which provides resources and support to help restauranteurs keep their businesses going as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. The company is also offering a selection of services to its customers, including free (and commission-free) online ordering for 12 months with no contract required. TouchBistro Gift Card is free for 90 days when you purchase a 12-month term and the physical gift cards, and MarketMan restaurant inventory management system is free for 60 days when you sign a six-month commitment.
Pricing: Starts at $69 per month, based on annual payment
Best All-in-One POS System for Small Business – Epos Now
Summary
Epos Now is an affordable, versatile POS system that nearly every type of business can use. Both retail and hospitality versions of the software are available, each with a robust selection of features to help you run your business. It also has more than 80 integrations, so you can add extra capabilities and connect to the business programs you already use. Epos Now gives you a choice of payment providers, is compatible with third-party POS hardware, and runs on iPads, Android tablets, Macs and PCs – making it highly likely you can use the tablets, computers and POS equipment you already own.
February 2020: Epos Now has announced its acquisition of the Australian POS company, Epos Systems. This acquisition gives Epos Now a foothold in the Australian, New Zealand and Asian markets. CEO Jacyn Heavens said, “With multiple offices already in the UK and USA, our new Australian office means we can cover all global time zones with a full team and offer in-depth domain and regional knowledge to better serve our partners and our growing base of tens of thousands of customers spanning over 100 countries.”
Devices: iPads, Android tablets, Macs and PCs
Support: Email and chat support; 24/7 phone support with Premium plan
Pricing: $39-$69 per month
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