7 Best Retail POS Systems of December 2025

Pros

• Transparent, flat fees.
• First magstripe credit card reader is free; free plan available.
• No fees for early termination, PCI compliance, chargebacks or setup.
• Offers inventory management, multi-location setup and appointment scheduling.
• Live support available by phone, instant message or email.
• Subscription fees are generally month-to-month and easy to cancel if needed. You also have the option to pause your subscriptions for up to three months.

Cons

• Loyalty program and email marketing features cost extra; appointment-booking for more than one person is an additional fee.
• Ability to create and print barcodes isn’t available on the free version.

Pros

• No monthly software fees.
• No long-term contract or termination fees.
• Offers volume discounts for businesses whose monthly credit card volume surpasses $50,000.
• Interchange-plus processing rates can help businesses save money.

Cons

• Some hardware, like barcode scanners and cash drawers, are only available through a third-party provider.
• No full POS register options.

Pros

• Transparent, flat-rate payment processing fees.
• 24/7 customer support.
• E-commerce-friendly features, including access to vendors and resources to build an online store from scratch.
• Dropshipping, curbside pickup and local delivery options.
• Ability to automatically email customers who abandon carts and don’t complete purchases.
• Tracks inventory, hides out-of-stock products and offers inventory analysis.
• Plans are month-to-month and easy to cancel, upgrade or downgrade.
• You can “pause” your store for three months with no subscription fee or “pause and build” for a reduced monthly payment.

Cons

• No free plans available.
• Not ideal for businesses that don’t sell online.
• Additional transaction fees apply if you don’t use Shopify’s in-house payment processing.

Pros

• Free plan available if you’re only using a mobile card reader.
• 24/7 phone support.
• All restaurant plans include no-fee online ordering, and retail plans let you integrate with existing online stores.
• Offers a variety of plans tailored to six specific types of businesses.
• Can pair POS systems with third-party payment processors.

Cons

• Promotions require a three-year contract.
• May be subject to early termination fees if you use Clover as your payment processor.
• Online payment processing rates are more expensive than competitors.

Pros

• Transparent, flat-rate fees.
• A comprehensive inventory management system to keep detailed records of your products across multiple locations and set automatic reorder points, so you don't run out.
• Offers option to use other payment processors in addition to in-house option.
• 24/7 phone support available in the U.S., plus chat and email support.

Cons

• No free plans available.
• Loyalty, e-commerce, accounting integrations and analytics features included only in more expensive plans.
• Prepaid annual and monthly fees are non-refundable; if you cancel your subscription, you’ll immediately owe the remaining installment fees in your plan, if any apply.

Pros

• Free POS plans for card readers.
• Automated marketing tools for sending customers targeted promotions.
• Available in more than 30 countries.

Cons

• Online transaction rate is more expensive than some competitors.
• POS system software requires 12-month contract.

Pros

• No long-term contract or termination fees.
• Accepts a variety of payment types, including Venmo and PayPal payments.
• Inexpensive card reader with a keypad, plus built-in payment processing and a free mobile app lets you quickly accept in-person payments on the go.
• Low in-person processing fees for a flat-rate processor.

Cons

• Online payment processing rates can be difficult to navigate. 
• Limited accounting and payroll integrations.