An Epos Now alternative without the hardware bundle.
Epos Now sells EPOS hardware, software and card payments together, usually on a fixed term. POS2026 is software only: a subscription you run in a web browser, with stock, suppliers, customer credit and profit built in, and your own choice of card provider.
POS2026 is an Epos Now alternative for shops that would rather not sign a fixed-term hardware and payments package. Epos Now combines hardware bundles, software and Epos Now Payments, and its UK plans default to 12 months. POS2026 is a browser-based subscription you can cancel from your settings. It sells no hardware and is not a card processor, so you keep your card provider.
This page is written by the POS2026 team, so read it knowing we make one of the two products. We have tried to be fair. Epos Now serves retail, hospitality and multi-site businesses, and for some of them it will be the better choice. Our aim is to show where the two differ so you can judge which suits your shop.
Epos Now details were checked on 5 November 2026 on its UK and US pricing pages and its UK terms and conditions (version 2.43, effective 1 November 2026). Epos Now shows its prices as time-limited offers, and promotional pricing changes often, so we have not quoted a fixed price. Check the current offer on Epos Now's pricing page and read the terms before you sign.
Side by side
POS2026 and Epos Now compared.
Contract, payments and hardware are where the two differ most.
POS2026
Epos Now
Who it is for
Independent shops that want the till and the back office in one app.
Retail, hospitality and multi-site or enterprise businesses that want hardware, software and payments from one supplier.
How you pay
Software only, on a subscription billed through Stripe. Start with a free trial; plan prices are in the app.
A hardware bundle plus a subscription. Prices are shown as promotions that change often. No free plan.
Card payments
Not a card processor. Keep the card provider you have and record how each customer paid.
Discounted bundles need an Epos Now Payments subscription. The UK terms require processing with Epos Now for the fixed term, and an inactivity fee can apply below a minimum processing level.
Hardware
None sold. Runs in a web browser on a computer, laptop, tablet or phone you already own. A barcode scanner and receipt printer are optional.
Sells terminals, card machines, printers, kiosks and kitchen displays. On zero-upfront plans the hardware remains Epos Now's property and must be returned within 45 days of the plan ending (UK terms).
Contract length
Cancel at any time from your subscription settings. Cancelling stops the next renewal, and access runs to the end of the paid period.
UK plans default to 12 months and renew for the same term unless cancelled with 30 days' written notice.
Leaving early
New accounts have a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment.
Under the UK terms, ending a plan early means an early termination fee equal to all remaining monthly charges.
Integrations
No accounting, ecommerce or delivery app integrations. Reports can be exported.
Integrates with hundreds of apps, including Xero, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, Deliveroo and OpenTable.
Epos Now information checked on 5 November 2026 from eposnow.com/uk/pricing, eposnow.com/us/pricing and the UK terms and conditions (v2.43, clauses 6.2, 6.3, 9.3 and 9.4). Contract details quoted are from the UK terms; US terms may differ. Epos Now is a trademark of its owner. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Epos Now.
01 · Where Epos Now is strong
When Epos Now may suit you better.
Epos Now is one supplier for the whole kit: the till, the card machine, the printer and, for food businesses, kiosks and kitchen displays. If you are opening a café or bar alongside a shop, or running several sites, that range matters. POS2026 is built for shops and has no table service or kitchen screens.
Its integrations are a real strength. Epos Now connects with hundreds of apps, including Xero and QuickBooks for the accounts, Shopify and WooCommerce for online sales, and Deliveroo and OpenTable for hospitality. POS2026 does not offer those connections, so if your bookkeeper relies on a live accounting link, give that a lot of weight.
Epos Now also operates at scale. It says it serves more than 80,000 locations, and it has regional sites for the UK, the US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Spain and Germany.
02 · Where POS2026 differs
When POS2026 is the better fit.
POS2026 suits an owner who wants small commitments and joined-up records. There is nothing to rent and nothing to send back. You open the app in a browser, add your products and start selling, and every module works from the same records: a sale reduces stock and adds to income, and a supplier delivery adds stock and updates what you owe.
Payments stay your choice
POS2026 is not a card processor, so there is no minimum processing level and no payments term tied to your software. Change card provider whenever a better rate comes along.
No notice period or exit fee
Cancel from your subscription settings before your renewal date. Access runs to the end of the period you have paid for.
Hardware you already own
A laptop or tablet you already have can run the till. Add a barcode scanner or receipt printer if you want them; neither is required.
The back office included
Supplier purchases, stock transfers, customer credit on the Due List, expenses and profit after costs sit alongside the till.
More than 47 languages
Staff can use the app in the language they read most easily, and multi-currency settings are there if you price in more than one currency.
03 · Switching
Moving from Epos Now to POS2026.
Leaving Epos Now? Check your notice period first, then follow our guide to switching POS systems for the order of jobs.
Start with your contract, not the software. Find your Epos Now agreement and note the end of the fixed term, the renewal date and the notice period. Under the UK terms you must give 30 days' written notice before the term renews, and leaving earlier means paying the remaining monthly charges. If your hardware came on a zero-upfront plan, it belongs to Epos Now and goes back within 45 days of the plan ending, so plan what you will use instead.
Then run POS2026 in parallel. Start the free trial a few weeks before your term ends and add your best sellers, with barcodes and prices, to Products. Arrange a card machine from the provider of your choice, add your suppliers and account customers, and use both systems side by side until the switch date.
Questions
Common questions.
Straight answers for shop owners, based on what POS2026 actually does.
What is Epos Now?
Epos Now is a UK-headquartered company that sells EPOS hardware, software and card payments to retail, hospitality and multi-site businesses. It also has sites for the US and several other countries.
Is Epos Now good?
It can be, especially if you want one supplier for hardware, payments and a long list of integrations. Some users report billing and cancellation problems in reviews on Trustpilot, Capterra and the BBB, although reviews are mixed. Whatever you choose, read the term length, renewal rules and payments commitment before you sign.
Can I cancel Epos Now early?
Under Epos Now's UK terms (version 2.43), plans run for 12 months by default and renew automatically unless you give 30 days' written notice. Ending a plan early triggers an early termination fee equal to all remaining monthly charges. Check your own agreement, as terms can differ by plan and country.
Can I use my Epos Now hardware with POS2026?
POS2026 does not integrate with card terminals or other EPOS hardware. Any computer or tablet you own outright can run POS2026 in its web browser. Hardware supplied on a zero-upfront plan stays Epos Now's property under its UK terms and has to be returned.
Epos Now vs Square: which costs less?
It depends on your card volume and the offer at the time. Square has a free plan and charges a fee on each card sale; Epos Now combines a hardware bundle with a subscription and Epos Now Payments. Our Square alternative page compares Square with POS2026, and our best EPOS system UK guide covers the wider market.
Is this comparison independent?
No. It is written by POS2026. We checked Epos Now's details on its own website and linked the sources, but confirm current prices and terms with Epos Now directly.
