Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs Octopos
What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Octopos |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The POS page states native integration with major scanner-scale brands and lists Epson and Star Micronics for several hardware categories. |
| Inventory | Inventory tools support product catalogs, CSV imports, stock counts and low-inventory alerts. | The platform offers AI inventory tools, automatic reordering, low-stock alerts, and mobile stock receiving. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | Octopos combines point of sale, inventory, loyalty, and marketing for independent corner-store operators. |
Helcim plans
- Helcim payment processingFree
- Helcim platformFree
- Recurring payments$0.40 a month
- 4G wireless data$7 a month
- Helcim Card Reader$199, paid once
- Helcim Smart Terminal$349, paid once
Octopos plans
- Business Basic$49.99 a month
- Business Premium$89.99 a month
- One PlanPriced on request
Pick Helcim if…
Helcim suits small businesses that need to accept payments in person and through online, invoice, or virtual-terminal workflows. It may also suit merchants seeking recurring billing, ACH acceptance, or integrations with accounting and ecommerce tools.
Pick Octopos if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.