CDGcommerce’s merchant services started in 1998, and it has since become a leader among merchant account providers. It claims a 97% customer retention, which is fantastic in an industry where being disappointed with your credit card processing service can seem the norm. Its transparent but flexible pricing and strong billing features make it a good…

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…

National Processing is a payment processor that provides affordable interchange-plus pricing with a low monthly fee. It has month-to-month plans with no contracts and large business plans with even lower pricing. It offers free software that may have cancellation fees. Overall, National Processing’s pricing is up-front and fair, and the provider offers excellent service. When…

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…

Loyverse is a free, open-source POS system that offers an attractive and easy-to-use sales interface with customer and kitchen displays and a strong customer loyalty program. Users give it high marks, and with good reason. Even with its free price point, Loyverse has most features found in pricier subscription models. What We Recommend Loyverse For:…

IT Retail prides itself as a POS system by grocers for grocers. It’s been around for over 26 years and used by thousands of grocery, market, butcher, general store, and specialty retailers nationwide. With open-source software designed for optimal checkout flows and a selection of hardware built for speed and convenience, it’s a good choice…

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…

eHopper’s point-of-sale (POS) system offers free software for retailers, small restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and several other business types. While the free plan is limited, inexpensive plans include inventory tracking on the ingredient level, table mapping, and an ecommerce website. The hardware-agnostic programming means you can use its hardware or choose your own. While user…