Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHelcim vs Vendly
What both publish
| Fact | Helcim | Vendly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Intended customers | Helcim describes its mission as serving small businesses with a transparent, affordable payments partner. | The about page describes Vendly as built for Nigerian pharmacies, restaurants, and stores. |
| Inventory | Inventory tools support product catalogs, CSV imports, stock counts and low-inventory alerts. | Sales deduct stock in real time, and users can set reorder points to receive low-stock alerts. |
| Point of sale | The platform provides POS software for in-person sales and supports contactless wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | The POS supports cash, transfer, and card sales, automatic change calculation, and receipts that can be printed or shared to WhatsApp. |
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
Vendly plans
- Base plan15,000 NGN a month
- Extra location—
- Extra staff slot—
- WhatsApp message—
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 Vendly if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.