Anna Dizon

TSYS is a merchant services provider offering an integrated payments platform, mobile point of sale (mPOS), virtual terminal, and ACH payment processing. It also provides fraud detection and compliance, reporting and analytics, and omnichannel tools. TSYS is one of the largest direct processors in the market that can support medium to large businesses but is…

Durango Merchant Services is a payment services provider that specializes in high-risk merchant accounts. Its features include international and multi-currency merchant accounts, ACH check processing, chargeback, and fraud protection. The system also offers an ecommerce gateway, wireless mobile payments, and cryptocurrency processing. Durango Merchant Services is a popular solution for merchant accounts that conduct business…

SumUp is an online payment processing provider that offers flat rate transaction pricing for small businesses. It comes with a mobile app and a proprietary mobile card reader that works with both iPhone and Android devices. SumUp offers features for preparing and processing invoices, tracking cash flow, selling online gift cards, and accepting payments via…

Salon Iris is a booking, payment, and POS software designed for salons and spas to simplify resource management tasks and day-to-day operations. Its features include appointment scheduling, payroll, employee management, product ordering, expense reporting, online booking, and teleconsulting. Salon Iris is best for independent professionals and beauty businesses with multiple branches or high volume clients….

Square Appointments is an appointment scheduling platform that has integrated point-of-sale (POS) and payment processing solutions. It features tools for managing calendars, customer information, stock management, and business reporting. Square Appointments also comes with a fully integrated and free online store, online booking platform, and a mobile app so that you can manage your business…

Fresha (formerly Shedul) is a cloud-based appointment scheduling app specifically designed for health and wellness businesses. It features unlimited scheduling, instant booking confirmation, inventory management, and payment processing. Fresha is compatible with both iOS and Android software, and while it is a free platform, an upgrade is required to access premium features such as payment…

Square for Retail is a point-of-sale (POS) system that offers software and hardware packages for online and brick-and-mortar businesses. Its base plan is free and is perfect for small retailers that require basic inventory tools, while its paid plans come with advanced team and account management capabilities for businesses that want to expand or further…

Vend is a cloud-based retail POS system with a real-time inventory management capability and a built-in loyalty program. Its features include multi-outlet handling, store credit payments, layaway tools, integrated payments, advanced reporting, and insights. Vend’s monthly fees start at $99. The platform is best for growing retail businesses that handle extensive inventories such as gift…

Shopify POS is a POS software designed for active Shopify ecommerce subscribers. Its features include inventory management, multi-channel selling, customer profiling, order management, and reporting and analytics. It is free to use for on-the-go sales, while brick-and-mortar businesses pay an additional monthly fee of $89 per location for more sophisticated features. Shopify POS is best…

Square Payments provides mobile payment processing and aggregated merchant services. Its features include instant setup with no application or approval process, free invoicing software and mobile payment app, next-day deposits, and chargeback management. Standard card-present transaction fees are 2.6% + 10 cents, with volume discounts available. Generally, Square is best for new and occasional sellers…

Stripe is an online payment processing solution that comes with a sophisticated software for creating custom checkouts, and it works best for online businesses with access to developer resources. Its features include open-source online checkout tools, programmable in-person payments, fast payouts, global support, dispute management, smart invoicing and subscription management, and multi-party payments. Stripe’s fee…