Compare POS systems
Compare POS systems fairly.
Choosing a POS is a big decision. These comparisons set out how POS2026 differs from the systems you are probably weighing up, with the sources we checked and the cases where another option may suit you better.
In short
The main differences between POS systems are how you pay (subscription, card fees or both), whether you must use the provider's card processing and hardware, how long the contract is, and how much of the back office is included. Each comparison below covers these points, with competitor details checked on their own websites.
Every comparison is written by the POS2026 team. We link to the pages we checked and date each one, because prices and plans change often. Please confirm current details with each provider before you decide.
Compare POS systems
- Best EPOS systems UKHow the main UK EPOS systems compare.
- Best POS for small businessChoosing a POS for a small business.
- Square alternativePOS2026 compared with Square.
- Epos Now alternativePOS2026 compared with Epos Now.
- Lightspeed alternativePOS2026 compared with Lightspeed Retail.
- Shopify POS alternativePOS2026 compared with Shopify POS.
- SumUp POS alternativePOS2026 compared with SumUp POS.
- Zettle alternativePOS2026 compared with Zettle by PayPal.
- Loyverse alternativePOS2026 compared with Loyverse.
- Clover alternativePOS2026 compared with Clover.
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