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Revel Systems

Rather than traditional computer-style terminals, Revel Systems specialises in iPad POS. It offers a dazzling variety of features designed for particular businesses. Examples include ticket tracking for cinemas to topping customisation for pizzerias.

With this, Revel Systems gives a pre-configured package of software and hardware. This includes an iPad and stand, a card payment machine and a cash drawer. There's also a receipt printer and, of course, the EPOS software.

Pros

  • A free live demo is available
  • You can pick and choose features
  • Specialises in more modern iPad POS
  • Has a broad variety of functionalities
  • A hardware bundle is available

Cons

  • The pricing is unclear
  • No free trial is available

What can a POS system from Revel Systems do?

Revel Systems's POS software offers many handy features, including:

  • ‘Always On’ mode: Keep processing card transactions offline when your internet connection drops or slows down
  • Built-in CRM: Access your customers’ details and purchase histories to better understand their preferences, and attract them back with targeted marketing
  • The Insights management app: Take a look at operational information – including real-time sales data and your staff’s attendance – on-the-go from your phone
  • Stock management: Keep account of all of your stock across multiple locations

How much does a POS system from Revel Systems cost?

This POS system is modular. You can choose which elements of the software suit you best and only pay for these. That means you don’t have to pay over the odds for features you don’t really need.

For this reason, Revel Systems doesn’t offer one-size-fits all pricing. It asks that potential customers get in touch to discuss their specific needs.

Who is Revel Systems best for?

Revel Systems has a few more bells and whistles than your standard POS system. It's great for businesses looking for a more elaborate POS system that can combine CRM and payment processing.




Vend

Over 20,000 retailers using Vend’s retail POS – including Disney and Sennheiser. So it’s safe to say it’s one of the most popular systems out there.

Vend’s cloud-based system can be accessed from any internet-connected device. That means you can use it from your tablet or phone while away from the shop.

Pros

  • A 30-day free trial is available
  • Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees
  • A custom package can be tailored to your needs
  • The support team is accessible 24/7
  • The system is scalable
  • The software works with iPad, Mac and PC

Cons

  • Hardware isn’t included in Vend’s packages
  • Installation and set up costs extra

What can Vend’s retail system do?

Vend’s software’s many features include:

  • Ecommerce integration: Use integration with platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce to seamlessly launch a corresponding online store
  • Flexible payments: Accept gift cards, split payments, partial payments, mobile payments and contactless payments
  • Inventory management: Sync products across all your channels into a catalogue, perform multiple inventory counts at once, set up automatic stock orders and more
  • Customer management: Manage a database of all your customers’ profiles, view their purchase history, and set up your own custom loyalty programme

How much does Vend’s retail system cost?

Vend charges flexible monthly costs for its software, with no obligation to join a long-term contract.

Unlike other retail POS systems, this cost doesn’t include any hardware. However, you can buy the hardware separately from Vend.

Alternatively, Vend says its software is flexible enough to work well with a range of hardware types and brands – including iPads, Macs and PCs – meaning you might save yourself some money if you’ve already got the bits you need, but have been using them with different software.

Who is Vend best for?

Vend is best for businesses who already have POS hardware in place and are simply need the software to plug into pre-existing kit. Also, the as it's a cloud based system, you can keep an eye on your business finances from any internet-connected device, even when you're out of office

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