Retail POS Systems

Retail POS

What is Retail POS Systems?

Retail Point of Sale (POS) software is used to manage the inventory, financials and general daily business operations of a retail store.

Common Features

  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Employee Mobile
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer Account Management
  • Cash Register Point of Purchase Devices
  • PCI and EMV Compatible
  • Employee Management
  • Online Integrations Web Store
  • Sales Transactions
  • Pricing Promotions
  • Loyalty Program

Top Retail POS Systems

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Top Retail POS Systems 2024

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

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Square, Inc.

Square POS

Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.2 /10

Square Point of Sale is the point-of-sale system designed to grow with you. It provides you the tools you need, serves every kind of business and can run on a smartphone in the field or on a tablet at your home.

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Pros

  • Fair
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
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Windward Software

Windward System Five

Composite Score
8.1 /10
CX Score
8.5 /10

Windward System Five is a fully integrated point-of-sale solution that helps you manage all your retail operations across the store and your entire business - from the POS to accounting, inventory to purchasing management, financial reporting to customer marketing and management - what's more, it does all these things well!

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Respectful
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Composite Score
8.1 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

Shopify POS is an iPad and iPhone-based point of sale service from Shopify. The application allows you to manage your entire online and physical store business using a unified platform. Shopify POS is part of the Shopify eCommerce suite, enabling you to take your business and manage it from everywhere.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Efficient Service
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Reliable
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Shift4

Revel

Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.2 /10

Revel’s point of sale and business management platform provides a native cloud technology solution that helps restaurants and retailers deliver a better customer experience, diversify revenue streams, and scale their businesses with ease. Revel has been deployed at tens of thousands of customer locations, and is designed for the needs of growing chains. Revel is committed to client success and strives to be a people-first business, leading with integrity and transparency.

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Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Client Friendly Policies
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Microsoft Corporation

Dynamics 365 Commerce

Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10

Create exceptional shopping experiences. Elevate your brand with Dynamics 365 Commerce. Deliver personalized, seamless shopping experiences across physical and digital channels.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Caring
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NCR Corporation

NCR VOYIX - Emerald

Composite Score
7.3 /10
CX Score
7.6 /10

NCR Emerald (previously Silver) is a point of sales systems for small business that is simple to use but powerful enough to help make your dreams a business reality.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Transparent
EPOS Now

Epos Now

Composite Score
7.1 /10
CX Score
6.7 /10

Inventory, customer loyalty and point-of-sale software for iPad, Android, Mac & PC. Instant setup, grow and manage your business in the cloud. From a single location, to many.

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Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Cons

  • Under Delivered
  • Slower Product Innovation
  • Less Inspiring
Composite Score
7.0 /10
CX Score
7.1 /10

Run your business. Connect with customers. Sell anywhere. NCR VOYIX POS - Counterpoint is the specialty retail management system that integrates the front and back offices seamlessly, enabling you to grow your business. Our comprehensive and flexible solution will manage your business's details so you can focus on what truly matters: your customers.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Effective Service
  • Caring
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Under Delivered
COMBASE USA Inc

KORONA POS

Composite Score
7.0 /10
CX Score
6.8 /10

Advanced, cloud-based retail POS system that comes with integrated payments, inventory management, and real-time reporting. KORONA is designed for small business who expect the best retail point of sale solution.

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Pros

  • Transparent
  • Respectful
  • Fair
  • Trustworthy

Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service empowers retail staff to provide memorable service levels and build strong customer loyalty in a commerce anywhere world.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Fair
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service

Cons

  • Under Delivered