As a business owner, you know that having a point-of-sale system (POS) is crucial for streamlining transactions and keeping track of inventory. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your type of business needs. To help you make a decision, we’ve compiled a list of the most popular POS systems for 2023. Read on to see which one might be the best fit for your needs.

Defining a POS System

A POS system is a computerized system used in retail and other businesses to process sales transactions and inventory tracking, customer data, and other related business operations. It typically includes hardware such as a cash register or computer, and software that allows the system to process transactions, track inventory, and generate reports. Some POS systems also include additional features such as customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing tools.

Why are They Important?

POS solutions are multitasking programs that offer a range of benefits.

  • Better customer service – POS systems can store customer information and purchase history, which can be used to offer personalized service and targeted marketing.
  • Security – They keep track of transactions and inventory, as well as preventing fraud and data breaches.
  • Increased efficiency – POS systems can automate many of the tasks involved in sales transactions, such as calculating prices, taxes, and discounts, saving time and reducing errors.
  • Improved inventory management – Track inventory levels in real-time and even automatically reorder items when they fall below a certain threshold.
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics – POS systems can generate a variety of reports; sales by product, customer, or employee. These can help businesses make informed decisions about inventory, pricing, and marketing.
  • Mobile-friendly – Some POS systems can be accessed by mobile device, allowing business owners to manage their inventory and transactions wherever they are.
  • Accepts multiple forms of payments – A POS system can accept multiple forms of payments, such as credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and so on.

SkyTab POS Features

Offered for a low monthly fee of $29.99, cloud-based POS SkyTab, owned by Shift4, offers full-service and real-time customer service. It handles everything – ordering, in-house table service, and in-store or curbside pickup. It even handles contactless payment options, like Apple Pay.

Whether you operate a coffee shop, quick-service restaurant, cafe, food truck, nightclub or anything in between, SkyTab has got you covered.

Local Support

SkyTab offers local on-site support through Pineapple POS. You’re busy and have a business to run. Don’t waste time on the phone waiting to speak to someone. Give us a call and one of our technicians will come to you.

Employee Management

Make schedules and track hours while assessing your team’s sales performance.

Customer Loyalty Program

Keep your guests coming back with a rewards program.

Sales data

Stay organized by tracking numbers with access to sales reports.

POS Hardware Options

Offer tableside service, allowing customers to pay on touchscreen terminals and self-serve kiosks for an efficient customer experience. You also have cash drawers and credit card readers as part of your POS terminal system. Our countertop and mobile terminals are free.

Order and Pay Online

Smooth third-party integrations allow for a better workflow. A customer can order online with those orders visible on a kitchen display system. Customize online order prices for third-party food orders. SkyTab also works with Intuit QuickBooks.

A Quick Look at Other POS Software

Larger or more popular companies may be the top picks for your business’s POS, but popularity doesn’t always equate to the best POS system.

Square POS

Now known as Block, this mobile POS system can be seen at small businesses. A card reader attaches to a smartphone or tablet and handles transactions and inventory. Unfortunately, if you have a tight margin, which many small businesses do, the 2.6% processing fee and 10-cent fee per transaction can quickly pull you into the red.

Lightspeed

While this system has a lot of different functionality perks, it’s notoriously more expensive and has a learning curve to master. Lightspeed doesn’t have many customizable features and it takes a while for data to sync between devices.

Clover POS

If you need multiple POS terminals, the costs for this system can stack up. On top of that, some users have reported limited flexibility with custom workflows or processes, especially if you have a large transaction volume.

TouchBistro

This system is used largely by restaurant owners. User-friendly and solid reporting are balanced with a small card reader. If you’re a busier restaurant, updates can stall work, as well as screen limitations.

Toast POS

Another restaurant POS, premium plans are costly, while the essentials plan doesn’t cover customer loyalties, gift cards or email marketing features.

Shopify POS

Largely used for ecommerce, there aren’t transaction fees when using this system, however, there isn’t a free plan. Even though there’s an inventory tracking feature, users still have to pay for hardware options, too.

Revel Systems

An iPad POS with an iOS interface (meaning no Android compatibility), there’s no setup fee for Revel, but there aren’t any free versions nor a free trial. Cost for this cloud-based payment processing is largely quote-based.

Pineapple POS Offers Your POS Solution

Now you have an idea of how SkyTab POS stacks up against some of the most popular POS systems in 2023.

A provider of in-person customer support, Pineapple POS is the right POS system for your business. Whether you’re looking for a system that handles table management, credit card processing or menu management tools to name a few features, check out Pineapple POS partner SkyTab POS by Shift4.