Cegid Retail vs Squirrel Systems

Cegid Retail9.2Visit Squirrel Systems5.9Visit

Higher score Cegid Retail #3 in Point-of-Sale Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Cegid

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Squirrel Systems #35 in Point-of-Sale Software 5.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Try Squirrel Systems

• Cegid Retail fits best

  Large retailers needing enterprise retail controls

• Squirrel Systems fits best

  Restaurants needing full-service and kitchen controls

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Side by side

Feature	Cegid Retail 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Squirrel Systems 5.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	5.9
Ranking	#3 in Point-of-Sale Software	#35 in Point-of-Sale Software
Best for	Large retailers needing enterprise retail controls	Restaurants needing full-service and kitchen controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$90/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Features Cegid Retail 4/5 · Squirrel Systems 0/5
Inventory management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Employee permissions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Handles table assignment, transfers, and tableside ordering Routes kitchen items through display and load-balancing tools Combines menu, labor, and multi-location management
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	Paid plans start at $90 per month Full Service costs $100 per month, plus $50 per device monthly Multi-location management is an add-on
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… Read the review →	Squirrel Systems provides restaurant and hospitality POS software and hardware for independent restaurants, multi-unit groups, hotels, resorts, and casinos. Its Squirrel Cloud platform is cloud-native, while Squirrel 11 is self-hosted. The… Read the review →

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

• Squirrel Systems — where it wins

  • Handles table assignment, transfers, and tableside ordering
  • Routes kitchen items through display and load-balancing tools
  • Combines menu, labor, and multi-location management

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $90 per month
  • Full Service costs $100 per month, plus $50 per device monthly
  • Multi-location management is an add-on

• Cegid Retail9.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit CegidFull verdict →
• Squirrel Systems5.9/10 · Paid

  A full-service restaurant POS with ordering, table service, kitchen tools, and labor management.

  Try Squirrel SystemsFull verdict →