Helcim
8.6#3 in point-of-sale softwareFrom $0.40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Windward System Five
5.9#104 in point-of-sale softwareAPIWindows
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| Fact | Helcim | Windward System Five |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Helcim as founded in 2006. | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Helcim lists its primary headquarters at 440 2 Ave SW, Suite 400, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5E9, Canada. | Penticton, British Columbia, Canada |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, WooCommerce and Foxy, with additional software connections available. | Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Shopify, WebSell, Worldpay, Global Payments, ShipRush, Orgill, and Microsoft Power BI via Windward Intelligence. |
| Inventory | Inventory tools support product catalogs, CSV imports, stock counts and low-inventory alerts. | Inventory tools track stock, committed work orders, layaways, and available-to-sell quantities, with up to 99 customer price schedules. |
| Point of sale | The platform provides POS software for in-person sales and supports contactless wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Its POS supports barcode scanning, quick cash sales, estimates, work orders, and real-time inventory tracking across stores. |
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
Windward System Five plans
- Windward System FivePriced 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 Windward System Five if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.