Heartland Retail
7.0#8 in retail management softwareFrom $89 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Nimbus RMS
7.9#3 in retail management softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Heartland Retail | Nimbus RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 2000 |
| Inventory | Inventory features include real-time updates, stock alerts, inventory imports and transfers between locations. | It provides cross-location stock visibility, low-stock alerts, reorder points and one-click inventory transfers. |
| Payments | Supported payment methods listed include credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Supported payment modes include cash, cards, mobile wallets, gift cards, loyalty balances and customer credit. |
| Product | Heartland Retail is a cloud POS and retail management system aimed at apparel stores and retailers ranging from boutiques to multi-location franchises. | NimbusRMS is cloud-based point-of-sale and inventory software for retail businesses. |
| Security | Heartland Secure uses EMV, end-to-end encryption and tokenization to protect payment card data. | The vendor says NimbusRMS is hosted on Microsoft Azure; its feature page does not name a specific security certification. |
Heartland Retail plans
- Heartland Retail POS (starting price)$89 a month
Nimbus RMS plans
- Free VersionFree
- Trial VersionFree
- Single Store$19 a month
- Chain Stores$29 a month
Pick Heartland Retail if…
Heartland Retail suits apparel retailers looking for POS and inventory management, including businesses with multiple locations. The Essentials plan is described for one location with one or two POS stations; Complete is intended for multiple locations or more complex needs.
Pick Nimbus RMS if…
Nimbus RMS suits retailers who need checkout and stock management in one system, especially businesses tracking inventory across locations. Its Android access may also suit retailers who need to record offline phone sales.