Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs Qashier
What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Qashier |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | API endpoints require a Helcim API token and accept requests only from a secure back-end server. | The API uses separate test and live keys, payment keys for HMAC-SHA256 order signing and secret keys sent in Authorization headers. |
| Developer documentation | Helcim publishes API guides, API reference pages, authentication instructions and a changelog in its developer documentation. | Public developer docs provide runnable API playgrounds, OpenAPI specifications, Markdown pages, Postman collections and examples in languages including JavaScript, Python and PHP. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 2019 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | The Growth plan lists Xero, Shopify, and WooCommerce integrations; Qashier also describes API connections for payments, POS data, and Treats loyalty. |
| Praise: usability | Independent reviewers repeatedly describe Helcim's interface as intuitive, modern and easy to learn. | Independent app feedback describes Qashier POS as user friendly, simple to use and suitable for Philippine shops. |
| Rating on G2 | 3.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. |
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
Qashier plans
- Essential$5 a month
- Growth$8 a month
- LiteFree
- Enterprise & CustomPriced 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 Qashier if…
Qashier suits Malaysian salons, spas, and wellness businesses that need POS, appointment booking, and loyalty tools. Its Lite plan may suit businesses willing to work within its listed product, sales, and staff limits.