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Point of Sale software processes the basic customer transaction for a retailer. That includes providing item descriptions, prices, adding taxes and other cash register functions. POS software with more advanced functionality includes the ability to process returns, coupons, price overrides, inventory tracking and retail accounting reports. Here are a few point of sale system software packages.
Tips for Selecting Retail Point of Sale Software
Jeff Haefner, retail software expert and author of The Point of Sale Software Buyers Guide - How to Choose POS Software and Avoid Problems, offers tips for selecting the right company and buying the right retail point-of-sale system.
Cash Register
Convert any DOS or Windows computer into a cash register. Can be used with or without a printer, cash drawer, or scanner. This free software by Dale Harris will track up to 13,000 SKUs. Suitable for everything from a lemonade stand to a medium sized retail store.
Cash Register Express
This POS software can be setup to be used for multiple uses. Perfect for use in a retail store or in a corporate office for a chain of stores.
ezPower POS
Two interface choices, each operates with a bar code scanner, keyboard and mouse. Software features include out-of-stock alternatives, product insurance option and other product add-ons.
Microsoft Point of Sale
Software for single-store retail business owners who need an application that's affordable and easy to use. This POS package helps track sales, inventory and customer information.
PetraLite Point of Sale
Another free POS software package allowing retailers to keep records of payments, invoicing, returns, and more.
Plexis POS
Designed for single register use, this software can operate on a single computer or a multi-register environment. Compatible with touch screen, mouse or Keyboard.
QuickBooks: Point of Sale
Ring up sales on your PC instead of a cash register and automatically keep track of inventory and customer information at the same time.
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