POS System Comparison
Compare point of sale systems on card fees at your volume, hardware, stock tracking and fit for your kind of business, and share a weighted comparison.
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Score each option, 1 to 5
| Criterion | Square | Shopify POS | Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fits our business (retail, hospitality, services) ×5 | |||
| Card fees at our sales volume ×5 | |||
| Hardware cost and what we can reuse ×4 | |||
| Inventory and stock tracking ×4 | |||
| Easy for staff at the counter ×4 | |||
| Online and in-store sales together ×3 | |||
| Support during our opening hours ×3 |
Ranking
Score the options to see them ranked by your weights.
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How it works
How the POS System Comparison works
- 1
Pick what to compare
Choose from the list or add your own, two to six options.
- 2
Weight and score
Weight each criterion, then score each option from 1 to 5. The ranking updates as you go.
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Share and decide
Create a Room with the comparison, a team vote and a checklist for the final decision.
Worked example
What it makes
The starting criteria for a POS system comparison, with example scores for three unnamed options to show how the weighting works. Your Room uses your own options and scores.
| Criterion (weight) | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fits our business (retail, hospitality, services) (5) | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Card fees at our sales volume (5) | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Hardware cost and what we can reuse (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Inventory and stock tracking (4) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy for staff at the counter (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Online and in-store sales together (3) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Support during our opening hours (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weighted score | 75/100 | 72.1/100 | 67.9/100 |
Weighted score = sum of (weight × score) ÷ sum of (weight × 5), out of 100.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Shops
Choose a till that tracks stock across online and in store.
Restaurants and cafés
Weigh table service and kitchen needs.
Market traders
Find a simple card reader setup that suits your volume.
Good to know
What to consider
- Work out card fees on a typical month of your own sales, not the headline rate.
- Check contract length and hardware terms before signing.
Questions
About the POS System Comparison
Does WZRD rate these products?
No. You score each option on your own criteria; WZRD only does the weighted maths and lays out the result. Check prices and features on each vendor's own site, because they change often.
Does it compare card processing rates?
No. Rates differ by country, volume and contract; get them from each provider and score the result.
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