Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs RetailPOS
What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | RetailPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Inventory | Inventory tools support product catalogs, CSV imports, stock counts and low-inventory alerts. | Inventory syncs with the e-commerce platform and includes product variants, low-stock alerts, manual adjustments, and an audit trail. |
| Product | Helcim provides payment processing tools for businesses to accept payments in person, online, by invoice, or through a virtual terminal. | RetailPOS is an open-source point-of-sale system for physical retail that syncs inventory, orders, and customers with e-commerce platforms. |
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
RetailPOS plans
- Free and open sourceFree
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 RetailPOS if…
RetailPOS suits independent retailers and multi-register stores that need inventory synchronization or offline checkout. It may also suit developers and agencies deploying or customizing retail systems.