The point-of-sale software that never stops
Point-of-sale software brings checkout, stock, customers and staff together in one place. This one has a particularity: it keeps working when the Internet drops.
What the point-of-sale software does
The till records the sale, works out the change, prints the receipt and updates stock automatically. Around checkout, four features make the difference day to day:
- • Stock : low-stock alerts and movements, to avoid running out.
- • Customers : purchase history and credit tracking.
- • Staff : one account per employee and clear roles.
- • Reports : the day's sales, margins and best-selling products.
The full detail is on the Features page.
It works even without the Internet
Many point-of-sale systems assume a permanent connection. This one works on the tablet : the sale is recorded, stock drops, the receipt prints — with no network. The backup goes to the cloud as soon as a connection returns.
That is what makes it usable where the network is unreliable. To understand what “offline” really means, see what does an offline till change?.
Is the hardware enough?
An Android tablet of around ten inches is enough. Add a Bluetooth thermal printer for receipts and a power bank against outages. The choice of hardware is detailed in the guide tablet point of sale: the hardware.
What it costs
Plans start at 15 $ per month, with no commitment, and rise with the number of products, accounts and features. The comparison and prices are on the Pricing page.
Were you looking for a free tool instead? See what free really implies.
Who it is for
The software is designed for physical shops: shops, kiosks, depots, small chains. It is particularly suited to markets where the network and the power supply are unstable — as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it handles the Congolese franc and the dollar (point-of-sale software in the DRC).
For your trade
Every shop has its own habits. Here is what the till changes, trade by trade:
Frequently asked questions
What is point-of-sale software?
Point-of-sale software records sales, works out the total, decrements stock and keeps the history. Today it most often runs on a tablet or a computer, and replaces the classic cash register. MerchantHQ adds customers, credit, staff and appointments, in a single app.
Does it need an Internet connection?
No. Checkout, stock and customers work without a network. Only the cloud backup waits for a connection to return, then resumes on its own.
What hardware do I need?
An Android tablet is enough. A Bluetooth thermal printer is useful for receipts, and a power bank covers power cuts.
How much does point-of-sale software cost?
At MerchantHQ, plans start at $15 per month, with no commitment, with several plans depending on the size of the shop. The detail is on the Pricing page.
Can I manage several shops?
Yes. Each shop keeps its own products, customers and sales, and you manage them from a single account. The number of tablets is not limited.
Before choosing point-of-sale software
- Running your till without Internet — What to prepare before you open, what keeps working during the day, and how to lose nothing when the network comes back.
- Tablet point of sale: the hardware — An Android tablet is enough to run a till. Here is what really matters when choosing.
- Calculating your margin and selling price — Margin and markup are not the same thing. Here is how to calculate correctly, with a worked example.