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Who owns this site, where the prices come from and how we pick. Honest POS reviews from the team that makes VoVi.
All our POS reviews and guides
Reviews of six POS systems, head-to-head comparisons and buying guides, in one place.
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VoVi review: stock, staff and loyalty for one flat price
What VoVi costs, what Light and Pro include, where it fits and where it does not. Written by the team that makes it.
Square POS review: the easy free start, with a bill that grows
Square Free, Plus and Premium for a small shop: what each costs, where the bill grows and who should pick it over VoVi.
Shopify POS review: strongest when the online store matters
Shopify POS Basic and POS Pro for a small shop: what it costs, how card readers work and when to pick it over VoVi.
Clover POS review: hardware and a sales rep in one package
Clover retail kits for a small shop: what they cost, what the 36-month plan means and who should pick Clover over VoVi.
Lightspeed Retail review: deep inventory for big catalogs
Lightspeed Retail Basic, Core and Plus: what they cost, what is included and when the depth is worth paying for.
Toast POS review: built for restaurants and bars
Toast Starter Kit and Point of Sale: what they cost, what is extra and when Toast is the right call.
VoVi vs Square: one flat plan or a free start
VoVi and Square side by side for a small shop: monthly price by shop size, card fees and who should pick which.
VoVi vs Shopify POS: counter first or online first
VoVi and Shopify POS for a small shop: monthly price by shop size, card readers and which one fits how you sell.
VoVi vs Lightspeed Retail: depth or price
VoVi and Lightspeed Retail for a small shop: monthly price by shop size, what each includes and when Lightspeed’s depth pays off.
POS cost lab: your real monthly bill
Put in your card sales and see what each POS really costs per month: software, card fees, hardware and setup. Includes the VoVi Payments scenario.
Where our POS prices come from
The official page behind every price on POS Review, all checked on October 11, 2026.
Is a newer POS safe to bet on? Six checks
A smaller or newer POS can be a great deal. Here are six checks that tell you whether it will hold up in your shop, VoVi included.
Free POS plans compared: Square, Toast, Loyverse and VoVi
What “free POS” really covers at Square, Toast, Loyverse and VoVi, and the costs that stay after the software is free.
What you really pay per card sale
How to find your effective card rate, why small tickets cost more, and the $43 sale where two common rates cross.
Five inventory tests to run before you pick a POS
Variants, deliveries, transfers, returns and counts: five tests that show whether a POS can keep your stock honest.
Square vs Clover: a free start or a bundled kit
Square and Clover side by side for a US shop: what each costs, how the hardware and contract differ and who should pick which.
Toast vs Square for Restaurants: price, hardware and terms
Toast and Square for Restaurants side by side: what each costs, what is extra and which suits a café, a counter or a full dining room.
VoVi vs Loyverse: a free core or one flat plan
Loyverse is free with paid add-ons. VoVi is one flat plan. What a solo shop, a staffed shop and a two-store shop pay on each.
How to read a POS quote before you sign
The six lines every POS quote should show, the questions to ask about each and the warning signs to watch for.
POS by industry: 26 business types
Choose your business and test the workflows, equipment and costs that matter before choosing a POS.
Coffee shops & coffee carts: POS comparison checklist
Sell a large coffee with oat milk and an extra shot; check the receipt, preparation note and final price.
Bakeries & pastry shops: POS comparison checklist
Sell individual pastries and a mixed box, then record the unsold batch at closing without treating it as a sale.
Food trucks & street-food vendors: POS comparison checklist
Run a busy mobile-counter sale, reconnect after an internet interruption and reconcile cash with the external terminal.
Ice cream & dessert shops: POS comparison checklist
Sell two scoop sizes with paid toppings; verify which choices change the price and what appears on the preparation ticket.
Juice, smoothie & bubble-tea shops: POS comparison checklist
Order a drink with a size, sugar level and topping; check ingredient consumption against the configured recipe.
Grocery, convenience & general stores: POS comparison checklist
Scan a mixed basket with a weighed item and a discount, then return one line and check stock and totals.
Delis, butchers & fresh-food shops: POS comparison checklist
Weigh a product with packaging tare, print or scan its label and verify the unit price and refund calculation.
Clothing, footwear & accessories: POS comparison checklist
Exchange a size without losing the original discount; check the returned size and replacement size in stock.
Cosmetics, skincare & fragrance: POS comparison checklist
Sell a shade variant and a gift set; record a tester separately and check that stock does not count it as a customer sale.
Gifts, souvenirs & specialty shops: POS comparison checklist
Sell a gift bundle, redeem a gift card where the plan supports it and process a partial return.
Jewelry & watches: POS comparison checklist
Trace one serialized watch from receipt to sale and return; verify who can discount a high-value item.
Electronics & mobile-phone stores: POS comparison checklist
Sell a device with its serial number and accessories; retrieve the exact device when a customer returns.
Homeware, décor & furniture: POS comparison checklist
Order a large item with a deposit and delivery details; check the remaining balance and the eventual stock movement.
Pet shops & pet supplies: POS comparison checklist
Sell different bag sizes of pet food, inspect batch or expiry information and locate a customer's usual purchase.
Toys, games & hobby shops: POS comparison checklist
Reserve a popular item, receive a new shipment and complete the sale without selling the reserved stock twice.
Bookshops, stationery & art supplies: POS comparison checklist
Scan book and stationery barcodes in one basket, apply a school-list discount and return one item.
Sports, outdoor & bicycle shops: POS comparison checklist
Sell a sized garment and a serialized bicycle; check separate stock tracking and the customer purchase record.
Hardware, tools & DIY shops: POS comparison checklist
Sell a tool and material measured by length or weight; test unit conversion and the resulting receipt.
Florists, plant shops & garden centers: POS comparison checklist
Build a bouquet order with delivery instructions, record perishable stock loss and check the order's margin.
Wine, beer & liquor stores: POS comparison checklist
Sell a bottle and a case, check pack quantities and test the age-check procedure with staff and the payment provider.
Vape, tobacco & smoke shops: POS comparison checklist
Scan similar variants, check stock by strength or flavor and test the age-check and return procedures.
Hair salons & barbershops: POS comparison checklist
Book a service with a staff member, add a retail product and tip, then verify the commission and daily close.
Nail salons & beauty studios: POS comparison checklist
Book a treatment with an add-on and its extra duration; check staff availability, checkout and the next booking.
Spas, massage & wellness: POS comparison checklist
Book a treatment against staff and room availability, sell a package and check how a used session is recorded.
Mall carts & retail kiosks: POS comparison checklist
Fit the full checkout on the compact device, test receipt printing and swap staff without losing attribution.
Pop-up shops, markets & events: POS comparison checklist
Move event stock out and back, complete sales with intermittent connectivity and reconcile that event separately.
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