With so many iPad-based POS options, it can be difficult to find a feature-rich and dependable POS system for Android-based businesses. Luckily, we’ve put together this list of the five best Andoird POS software options for 2019, so you won’t have to sift through endless lists of iPad software for a single Android listing. Keep reading to learn why these five POS options made the cut, and what features they have to offer businesses of every size.
1. Shopify
Shopify is a business that takes a lot of pride in what it does. Helping customers grow their businesses and reach the success they’ve always dreamed of is Shopify’s mission; and with tools to help start and grow your business from the ground up, you can be sure you’re picking a company that truly puts its customers first.
Shopify’s POS app for Android can be found on the Google Play Store and on Shopify’s website. The app is incredibly intuitive and easy to use and works on all Android devices. Shopify will even help you set up an eCommerce store, with customizable store themes and free resources (even a podcast) so you never stop learning how to improve your craft.
Shopify comes with three pricing tiers; Basic, Standard, and Advanced. Basic will run you around $29/month, Standard costs $79/month, and the top tier runs at $299/month. At $29/month, the basic tier is great for small businesses and includes an eCommerce option as well.
2. Vend
Perhaps the best POS software for Android is Vend. What makes Vend so popular? Besides the easy to use interface, powerful payment processing, and inventory management tools, and 24/7 customer support, the POS system is also incredibly versatile. From eCommerce to in-store, Vend has solutions for businesses of every size across every industry.
With Vend, you can customize receipts, add discounts and notes, track all cash movement, conduct business even when you’re offline, and process returns and store credit directly in your POS terminal. Vend doesn’t offer any hardware of its own, but being a web-based POS solution, you can pretty much use it with any mobile device or PC. It also works with certain hardware like registers and printers.
Vend’s pricing is simple; you’ll pay $99/month (billed annually) for the Lite package. This includes software for one register, and support for up to $20k per month turnover. Real-time inventory management, 24/7 support, and small business reporting are standard features with Vend.
3. AB POS
With over 50,000 POS installs to date, AB POS is one of the most trusted POS systems available for Android devices. The company also boasts an impressive 99% positive feedback on its site; something other companies could only dream of achieving. This restaurant-only software combines simplicity with usability for a more streamlined and efficient restaurant experience.
You can access your POS dashboard from just about any device, and with powerful tools like table management, menu building, nutrition information, analytics, and more, you’ll be able to fully customize your restaurant POS to your individual preferences.
When it comes to pricing, AB POS offers quote-based pricing offers, so you’ll have to visit the company’s website in order to get a customized quote for your restaurant. Take control of inventory and your payment processing with AB POS.
4. Square POS
Square POS is one of the easiest systems to use and works on pretty much any device. Square will send you a free magstripe reader when you sign up for a free account, and there are no monthly fees associated with Square. Each time you swipe a card or process an online payment, a percentage is taken from the transaction (usually around 2.75%).
Square accepts all types of payments, so you’ll never have to worry about turning a customer away for bringing a unique payment method to the table. With rich features including inventory management, marketing tools, and even a free eCommerce site, Square is one of the best POS systems on the market for Android devices.
5. Erply
Cloud POS software is the simplest and most versatile POS solution. Everything is processed through and backed up on the cloud; making storage and security easier than ever. With inventory management, CRM, and multi-store capabilities, Erply is truly as versatile as it is intuitive.
If you want Erply without inventory management options, it will cost around $39/month, and inventory + POS options start at about $99/month. Erply’s costs make it the perfect POS option for small businesses and startups everywhere.
Conclusion
POS systems come in all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to Android devices, sometimes it can be challenging to locate quality software with a company that stands behind its promise of customer service. These five Android-compatible POS solutions offer high-quality inventory management, payment processing, and other tools backed by companies that care about their customers and products.
