Compare EPOS / POS systems

Choosing an EPOS shouldn’t take weeks. Here’s a clear side-by-side look at the big names — plus the features that matter in a real shop: Tap to Pay, checkout flow, inventory, loyalty, and more.
EPOS & POS
Tap to Pay
Self-checkout / kiosk
Scan-Pay-Go
Inventory + CRM + Loyalty
AI insights (Dr Cook)
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Compare EPOS/POS systems
Need the setup plan, not just the comparison?

This comparison helps you shortlist tools. The POS + inventory setup guide for small retailers walks through first-week setup, operating outcomes, and what to expect in an audit/demo.

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Pick a platform below and you’ll get a full breakdown in plain English.

EzyCarto vs Square POS

Great for quick setup vs built for modern in-store journeys.

  • Compare Tap to Pay, offline options, and checkout flow
  • See the difference between POS-first vs shopper-led checkout
  • Good if you’re switching from Square
EzyCarto vs Shopify POS

Omnichannel commerce vs in-store speed (scan, handoff, kiosk).

  • Compare in-store flow and roles/permissions
  • See how loyalty and add-ons typically work
  • Best if you sell online and in-store
EzyCarto vs Lightspeed Retail

Inventory-led EPOS vs unified ecosystem + shopper journey.

  • Compare inventory depth, purchasing, and offline needs
  • See checkout options for self-service or cashier
  • Great for inventory-heavy retail comparisons

Quick comparison

A fast way to shortlist. If something shows as “varies”, open the detailed page for context.

Supported
Not typical
Varies / depends
Category
EzyCarto
Square POS
Shopify POS
Lightspeed
Tap to Pay (phone as card reader)
Scan-Pay-Go shopper journey
Cart handoff (QR → kiosk/cashier)
Self-checkout / kiosk mode
Offline selling / offline payments
Purchase orders / vendor tools
Loyalty / rewards
AI insights
Best fit (one-liner)
Modern in-store journeys + unified modules
Fast setup, payments-first POS
Omnichannel (online + in-store)
Inventory-led retail EPOS
Tip: if your shop loses internet often, pay close attention to offline limits — many systems still require a connection for card payments.

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