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Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software

Cegid Retail vs Loyverse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Cegid Retail #3 in Point-of-Sale Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Cegid
Loyverse #9 in Point-of-Sale Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Loyverse

Cegid Retail leads on 0 checks, Loyverse on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCegid Retail · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Loyverse
  • Free trialonly Loyverse
  • Most featuresCegid Retail · 4 of 5

Cegid Retail scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.

Cegid Retail is the better fit for large retailers needing enterprise retail controls. Loyverse is the better fit for small shops and restaurants on a budget.

  • Cegid Retail fits best

    Large retailers needing enterprise retail controls

  • Loyverse fits best

    Small shops and restaurants on a budget

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Side by side

Feature Cegid Retail 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Loyverse 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #3 in Point-of-Sale Software #9 in Point-of-Sale Software
Best for Large retailers needing enterprise retail controls Small shops and restaurants on a budget
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows Web, iOS, Android
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cegid Retail 4/5 · Loyverse 2/5
Inventory management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline mode ✓ ✓
Employee permissions Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Sales reporting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Hardware support Both Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines POS, inventory, procurement, orders, loyalty, and analytics
  • Supports omnichannel workflows such as click and collect and ship from store
  • Keeps POS operating offline when internet connectivity is lost
  • Free core POS with sales, loyalty, inventory, and kitchen features
  • Offline sales processing with later synchronization
  • Integrations for payments, accounting, ecommerce, delivery, and automation
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales contact and customized quote
  • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller retailers' needs
  • Free sales analytics cover only the last 31 days
  • Advanced inventory and employee management are paid add-ons
  • Some businesses may need separate paid tiers as operations grow
Our verdict

Cegid Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale and unified commerce platform for specialty retailers and retail chains. It supports fixed and mobile checkout across web, Windows, iOS, and Android, connecting stores, warehouses, ecommerce, and…

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Loyverse is a mobile point-of-sale and commerce platform for restaurants, cafés, bars, retail shops, and other small businesses. Its core POS supports sales and payments, essential inventory, customer loyalty, kitchen display, and sales…

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  1. Cegid RetailPoint-of-Sale Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. LoyversePoint-of-Sale Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cegid Retail — where it wins

    • Combines POS, inventory, procurement, orders, loyalty, and analytics
    • Supports omnichannel workflows such as click and collect and ship from store
    • Keeps POS operating offline when internet connectivity is lost

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales contact and customized quote
    • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country
    • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller retailers' needs
  • Loyverse — where it wins

    • Free core POS with sales, loyalty, inventory, and kitchen features
    • Offline sales processing with later synchronization
    • Integrations for payments, accounting, ecommerce, delivery, and automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Free sales analytics cover only the last 31 days
    • Advanced inventory and employee management are paid add-ons
    • Some businesses may need separate paid tiers as operations grow
  • Cegid Retail9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise retail controls spanning POS, inventory, orders, loyalty, and store operations.

    Visit CegidFull verdict →
  • Loyverse8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A budget-friendly POS with offline selling, restaurant tools, and optional paid add-ons.

    Visit LoyverseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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