Which POS should you choose when you run a shop?
Our big independent investigation into POS apps: what they're really worth, their true costs, and the traps to avoid before you sign.
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Comparisons & investigationsBest free POS systems in 2026
Our independent ranking of no-subscription POS apps, their real costs, their traps, and which one to choose for your business.
Read the comparison →Money & compliance
Run it rightPayment fees calculator
Card, M-Pesa, OPay, cash: see what you really pay in fees over a year.
FinanceCash flow management
Practical ways to keep cash healthy through slow seasons.
TaxesSmall business taxes explained
A plain-English overview for shop & restaurant owners.
StaffingStaff scheduling for small business
Control labor cost, cover the floor, and stay on the right side of overtime rules.
ComplianceBIR-accredited POS (Philippines)
What BIR requires and how to choose a compliant POS.
ComplianceeTIMS-compliant POS (Kenya)
KRA eTIMS explained, and how to pick a compliant POS.
ComparisonBest POS for a duka in Kenya
Loyverse vs local apps vs digabloPos: deni tracking, offline mode, real cost.
Buyer's guideCustomer tabs & staff discount limits
Utang, deni, fiado, ardoise: the two POS features nobody explains well.
A POS for every business
Specialised guidesBakery
Morning rush, sell by weight, waste tracking, loyalty.
By typeFood truck
Offline-first, fast checkout, contactless & mobile pay.
By typeSalon & barbershop
Client records, services + retail, staff & commissions.
By typeBar
Open tabs, happy hour, rounds and fast service.
By typeConvenience store
Barcode, inventory, sell-by-weight and customer tabs.
By typeFlorist
Perishable stock, delivery orders, seasonal peaks.
By typeButcher shop
Sell by weight, traceability, shrink & holiday orders.
By typeLiquor store
Large catalog, tight inventory, age checks, deliveries.
By typeCandy store
By weight & bulk, gift baskets, seasonal peaks.
By typePharmacy
FEFO, batches & expiry, barcode-to-molecule, alerts.
A free POS, no lock-in, no forced commission
Our pick after comparison: digabloPos, ready in 5 minutes, anywhere in the world.
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