# Best Retail POS Systems - Page 44

## How Many Retail POS Systems Products Does G2 Track?

**Total Products under this Category:** 752

### Category Stats (Aug 2026)

- **Average Rating:** 4.12/5 (↑0.01 vs Jul 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product:** SumUp (+25.14%) - Among all products in this category, SumUp recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month

_Last updated: August 04, 2026_

## How Does G2 Rank Retail POS Systems Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 4,700+ Authentic Reviews
- 752+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

## G2 Grid® for Retail POS Systems
 ![G2 Grid® for Retail POS Systems plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/retail-pos/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=1656&focus%5B%5D=114123&focus%5B%5D=135686&focus%5B%5D=60785&focus%5B%5D=8175&focus%5B%5D=1482865&focus%5B%5D=48273&focus%5B%5D=16420)

Highlighted products: Square Point of Sale, Stripe Terminal, Shopify POS, Zettle by PayPal, QuickBooks Point of Sale, Vibe Retail, SpotOn, and Clover.

Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/retail-pos/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=square-point-of-sale&focus%5B%5D=stripe-terminal&focus%5B%5D=shopify-shopify-pos&focus%5B%5D=zettle-by-paypal&focus%5B%5D=quickbooks-point-of-sale&focus%5B%5D=vibe-vibe-retail&focus%5B%5D=spoton&focus%5B%5D=clover)

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### [Shop Lite](https://www.g2.com/products/shop-lite/reviews)

Shop Lite is a Shop & Inventory management software. It serves multiple branches of inventory & sale systems Including the Pos System. The admin of this software can create multiple branches & also create employees for those branches. Every employee logs into the system using their username & password. After login employees get a smart management panel for handling sales & purchases. Shop Lite also manages a product requisition system for other branches. Sales target set for every branch. Daily, weekly, monthly & yearly Sale reports. Individual stock for each branch & overall stock, manage the supply chain and other lots of facilities.

#### Who Is the Company Behind Shop Lite?

- **Seller:** [SKITBD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skitbd)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=7886df2ed926834e5eb248c77dcfa8e5c815d3ab1f0fe3132ced0dba45868834&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2FNo-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
1 employees on LinkedIn®

### [Shoppeez](https://www.g2.com/products/shoppeez/reviews)

Best Billing Software in India for MSME Businesses

#### Who Is the Company Behind Shoppeez?

- **Seller:** [Aapad Software Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aapad-software-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 2023
- **HQ Location:** Indore, IN
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=575da3464da47ead4349070f08474023ffc7666efb48383d474547f8fda3d486&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fshoppeez&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
2 employees on LinkedIn®

### [ShopTill-e](https://www.g2.com/products/shoptill-e/reviews)

ShopTill-e is an affordable yet feature-packed, all-in-one retail system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers. Using ShopTill-e is easy; there are no complicated packages – just choose where you want to sell and you get access to all the great features immediately. We want businesses to get the most out of ShopTill-e, so all the superb functionality is included in each low-cost plan from day one. It's combined point of sale / ePOS and eCommerce system takes away the headache of using multiple systems whether you want to sell in-store, sell online or sell multi-channel - it's one retail system that has everything to run and manage all your customers, sales, products, inventory, promotions, click and collect, flexible delivery and so much more no matter where you sell.

#### Who Is the Company Behind ShopTill-e?

- **Seller:** [ShopTill-e](https://www.g2.com/sellers/shoptill-e)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Bristol, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=27c81d3fe52454b698fd43f3a6a1236274cf2d8145db4c426ecf958245f4177f&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fshoptill-e&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
2 employees on LinkedIn®

### [Shore](https://www.g2.com/products/shore/reviews)

SHORE – ALL-IN-ONE SOFTWARE FOR SERVICE BUSINESSES Shore is the all-in-one platform for small and medium-sized service businesses to manage appointments, payments, customer relationships, and marketing in one place. Ideal for beauty, wellness, healthcare, and retail, Shore helps you save time, increase revenue, and deliver a seamless customer experience. ONLINE BOOKING Let customers book appointments 24/7 via your website, Facebook, Instagram – and even directly through Google Search & Google Maps. Reduce no-shows with automated reminders and secure revenue by accepting online payments before the appointment. Easily embed the booking widget on your own website and connect it to Google Tag Manager for fast, accurate analytics tracking. Accessible via mobile app, with individual logins for each staff member. CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT (CRM) Keep all customer data secure and GDPR-compliant. Track visits, preferences, and purchase history to deliver personalized service. Automate review requests to boost your Google ratings and strengthen your online reputation. MARKETING TOOLS Create and send professional newsletters, share promotions, and automate feedback collection. Set up campaign tracking in minutes to measure performance and improve results without technical hurdles. POINT OF SALE (POS) Accept payments anywhere – in-store, on the go, or online. Track sales per employee, manage inventory, process refunds, and get daily sales reports. Includes DATEV integration for seamless accounting. Powered by the Shore POS app for iPad – intuitive, fast, and easy to use, with integrated gift card sales. SHORE PAY Fast, secure, and contactless card payments directly via the Shore POS app. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a powerful card reader available for seamless payment processing. WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE SHORE • All-in-one solution: booking, payments, CRM, and marketing • Easy integration with websites and analytics tools • Fully GDPR-compliant for data security • Made in Germany – quality, reliability, and data protection you can trust • Powerful POS features with transparent pricing • Flexible setup – use the full suite or individual modules like Booking + Marketing or Shore POS • Designed for service industries – from salons to clinics to retail

**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0

**Total Reviews:** 2

#### Who Is the Company Behind Shore?

- **Seller:** [Shore GmbH](https://www.g2.com/sellers/shore-gmbh)
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** München, DE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=1e56f7dadb886dc5b06fba34a5c7de7d40852f6d38a76a8738102a7d579f7bfa&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fshore-gmbh&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
142 employees on LinkedIn®

#### Who Uses This Product?

- **Company Size:** 50% Large, 50% Medium

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Shore?

**["Shore a great tool for multi schedule activities but also costs bit extras. "](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/shore-review-1364778)**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

_— Kate A._

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/shore-review-1364778)

**["Very nice UI / UX, intuitive, lacks automatic update of calendar without manual page reload."](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/shore-review-8641449)**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

_— Verified User in Hospital & Health Care_

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/shore-review-8641449)

#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Shore?

- [What is Shore used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-shore-used-for)

### [Sicada](https://www.g2.com/products/sicada/reviews)

Sicada is a free cloud-based point-of-sale system for shops, cafes, restaurants, and retail businesses of any size. It runs in any browser with no installation required, works on all devices, and includes inventory management, sales reporting, multi-user support, customer loyalty tracking, and offline access. Free plan available with no credit card required.

#### Who Is the Company Behind Sicada?

- **Seller:** [Sicada](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sicada)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=7886df2ed926834e5eb248c77dcfa8e5c815d3ab1f0fe3132ced0dba45868834&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2FNo-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
1 employees on LinkedIn®

### [Simply POS](https://www.g2.com/products/simply-pos/reviews)

A Point of sale system, specially tailored to your needs

#### Who Is the Company Behind Simply POS?

- **Seller:** [Simply POS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simply-pos)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Aigaleo, GR
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=2f47618a30ad8f3e1c5d4142131946441f00738c8b9e0e749e8db3f4e9a4f5e3&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsimply-pos%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
12 employees on LinkedIn®

### [Sitoo](https://www.g2.com/products/sitoo/reviews)

Sitoo is a world-leading, cloud-native mobile point of sale (mPOS) and omnichannel platform for global retailers. With a fully dedicated focus on unifying the in-store and online shopping experience, Sitoo empowers retailers to sell everywhere and fulfill anywhere. The cutting-edge technology, with an open REST API, enables real-time data to be shared across all retail systems. It ensures cost-efficiency, speed of implementation and, with Sitoo being a SaaS solution, all updates are included. The cloud-native mPOS platform is scalable, built for high transaction volumes, has an offline mode and is adapted to local legal requirements, languages, currencies and payment methods. It’s compliant in 40-plus countries and trusted by successful retailers in Europe, EMEA, Asia-Pacific and North America, with Sitoo constantly expanding its’ reach across the globe.

#### Who Is the Company Behind Sitoo?

- **Seller:** [Sitoo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sitoo)
- **Year Founded:** 2004
- **HQ Location:** Stockholm, SE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=4d8ba22c462d35fd146028897d76417c74a685d4b8bb615271e389b54b40c105&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsitoo&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
94 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SkuSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/skusuite/reviews)

SkuSuite is a cloud based inventory / warehouse order management software that is focused on streamlining the business processes.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SkuSuite?

- **Seller:** [SkuSuite](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skusuite)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=1ed25815eb1027a865afc1cc1233cfc80a8f2569021bce916f89488e3bad65ed&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fskusuite&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
10 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmartDESQ](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdesq/reviews)

SmartDESQ is a point-of-sale solution combining fuel desk and profit center transactions into one system.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmartDESQ?

- **Seller:** [Corpay](https://www.g2.com/sellers/corpay)
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Atlanta, US
- **Twitter:** @CorpayFX  
3,102 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=4fc0c41f35262b072e738234806f70e99adfa1904bd2bbc93c7df4074af1f23d&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcorpay%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
7,076 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmarterCommerce Retail POS](https://www.g2.com/products/smartercommerce-retail-pos/reviews)

Provides comprehensive retail capabilities and is fully integrated with your JD Edwards EnterpriseOne customer management, inventory management, sales order management and advanced pricing functionality.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmarterCommerce Retail POS?

- **Seller:** [Smarter Commerce](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smarter-commerce)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Miami, US
- **Twitter:** @PremierGroupIT  
37 Twitter followers
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=62ac6168b695da8b464269ca071674fa258953abada61f93e8b9b7f04d5948c0&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmartercommerce%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
59 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmartFix OS](https://www.g2.com/products/smartfix-os/reviews)

Smart Features & switch from Ordinay POS to SmartFix POS

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmartFix OS?

- **Seller:** [SmartFix OS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartfix-os)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=7886df2ed926834e5eb248c77dcfa8e5c815d3ab1f0fe3132ced0dba45868834&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2FNo-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
1 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmartPOS](https://www.g2.com/products/smartpos/reviews)

SmartPOS is a customizable point of sales application for the retail or restaurant sales in a winery tasting room or wine bar.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmartPOS?

- **Seller:** [Granbury Wine Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/granbury-wine-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 1988
- **HQ Location:** Irving, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=f0eba1f7974cf6c0a60058aeb41c4cba0ef539c4456cbf1049a9ae4e322d59a6&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F1085773&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
70 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmartPOS](https://www.g2.com/products/petrosoft-inc-smartpos/reviews)

SmartPOS, point-of-sale software, is a secure c-store POS management system that includes an electronic journal, price book, lottery management, and lottery theft detection. SmartPOS manages cash and pending transactions, store promotions, and supports multiple languages, currency types, and tax requirements. The convenience store POS includes metrics reporting, historical data tracking, and the ability to create favorite departments and item tags.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmartPOS?

- **Seller:** [Petrosoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/petrosoft-5b48379c-09f8-4878-84c0-6540c85fbfb0)
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Pittsburgh ,Pennsylvania ,United States
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=e70d0b3e53899be5b140c2076d552045ad460bb0bf935a4d4d9ad388b49fe851&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fpetrosoft-llc&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
135 employees on LinkedIn®

### [Smart Retail POS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/smart-retail-pos-software/reviews)

The Smart Retail Point Of Sale systems cater to many businesses and industries. To demonstrate the versatility and features of the Smart Retail POS systems weve shown how it fits the diverse needs of several businesses. All the features for the different business sectors are standard and available out the box. Features that cover all POS requirements, from entering stock, costing and pricing to managing staff and drilling down into data to show ROI, stock turn and profitability. In most cases businesses need a combination of these. Smart Retail is locally developed and supported. Talk to us about your unique requirements.

#### Who Is the Company Behind Smart Retail POS Software?

- **Seller:** [Smartretail](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartretail)
- **Year Founded:** 2007
- **HQ Location:** Midrand, ZA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=b0396448fad5cbf7c1fe8bd8a977c523b2655e3b440cb2532d6e2086c9ef9795&secure%5Burl%5D=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsmartretail&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
7 employees on LinkedIn®

### [SmartSwipe](https://www.g2.com/products/smartswipe/reviews)

SmartSwipe is a flexible POS system that offers retail businesses & restaurants a single and secure platform from which to manage payment transactions. With the SmartSwipe native mobile application for iOS and free credit card reader, users can manage electronic payments conveniently on the move from iPhone, iPad or Android device.

#### Who Is the Company Behind SmartSwipe?

- **Seller:** [Merchant Account Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/merchant-account-solutions)
- **HQ Location:** London, England, United Kingdom
- **LinkedIn® Page:** [www.linkedin.com](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bsource_type%5D=product_profile&secure%5Btoken%5D=814a7223450e8ef188bfbe190cde33a6dc2d57dfc0f3f875648f012c753af575&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fpaysafe%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=linkedin_company_website)  
3,486 employees on LinkedIn®

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Retail point of sale (POS) software provides an easy-to-use tool for employees and customers, helping to complete retail transactions in physical locations (stores, showrooms, etc.).

By using POS software, retail employees can find information about products, create sales orders, accept payments, and deliver receipts in an expeditious manner. This helps employees perform more transactions in less time while customers benefit from shorter waiting times at checkout. POS software can also be used to provide information to customers on product availability, pricing, etc. Furthermore, retail managers can use this type of software to monitor retail transactions and analyze sales or inventory data such as volume, amount, or frequency. Some advanced POS solutions may also provide functionality to manage inventory or customer profiles.

POS software is usually installed on dedicated hardware designed and built for it. The main benefit of this type of hardware is that it provides users a tactile screen which simplifies navigation. An increasing number of POS solutions are now available on mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones. To deliver maximum efficiency, POS software integrates with ERP or inventory management solutions to exchange data on products, with CRM for customer information, or with other retail solutions such as supply chain and logistics. POS should not be confused with e-commerce software, either, which is exclusively used for online sales.

To qualify for inclusion in the POS software category, a product must:

- Provide access to information about products, inventory, pricing, or transaction history
- Allow customers to pay using various methods such as cash, credit or debit card, etc.
- Manage other types of transactions such as returns, sales cancellation, or exchanges
- Offer secure data access and functionality to protect sensitive data such as customer information and credit card numbers
- Include reporting and analytics to monitor sales indicators for each location, as well as returns or order cancellations

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