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Head-to-head · Convenience Store Software

CStoreiQ vs FTx POS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score CStoreiQ #2 in Convenience Store Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CStoreiQ
FTx POS #5 in Convenience Store Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit FTx

CStoreiQ leads on 0 checks, FTx POS on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCStoreiQ · 9.2/10

CStoreiQ scores higher on our rubric for convenience store software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

CStoreiQ is the better fit for multi-store operators needing deep controls. FTx POS is the better fit for chains wanting straightforward core POS.

  • CStoreiQ fits best

    Multi-store operators needing deep controls

  • FTx POS fits best

    Chains wanting straightforward core POS

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Side by side

Feature CStoreiQ 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FTx POS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Convenience Store Software #5 in Convenience Store Software
Best for Multi-store operators needing deep controls Chains wanting straightforward core POS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $999/site/yr Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CStoreiQ 6/6 · FTx POS 6/6
Fuel management ✓ ✓
Age-restricted sales ✓ ✓
Lottery management ✓ ✓
Loyalty program ✓ ✓
Multi-store support ✓ ✓
POS hardware support ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Unifies fuel, lottery, inventory, loyalty and price-book workflows.
  • Loss-prevention tools link transactions with video and flag voids.
  • Supports offline transactions, age-check prompts and several POS systems.
  • Supports checkout for convenience-store merchandise and forecourt transactions
  • Includes age-restricted sales controls and lottery workflows
  • Combines loyalty, promotions and multi-location management
Cons
  • The listed Full Access price is $999 per store per year, billed annually.
  • Its extensive feature set may exceed the needs of single-store operators.
  • POS compatibility is specified for Verifone, Gilbarco and TravStar.
  • Plan prices are available only by contacting FTx
  • Requires compatible POS checkout hardware
  • Focuses on convenience retail operations rather than a broad software suite
Our verdict

CStoreiQ combines back-office operations and point-of-sale tools for convenience stores and gas stations. It is aimed at operators who need to coordinate price books, inventory, fuel, lottery, scan data and reporting, including across…

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FTx POS is a point-of-sale system for convenience retailers handling store merchandise, fuel forecourts and related sales. Its core scope combines checkout with fuel-pump transactions, age-restricted item controls, lottery handling,…

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  1. CStoreiQConvenience Store Software 9.2Paid
  2. FTx POSConvenience Store Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CStoreiQ — where it wins

    • Unifies fuel, lottery, inventory, loyalty and price-book workflows.
    • Loss-prevention tools link transactions with video and flag voids.
    • Supports offline transactions, age-check prompts and several POS systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed Full Access price is $999 per store per year, billed annually.
    • Its extensive feature set may exceed the needs of single-store operators.
    • POS compatibility is specified for Verifone, Gilbarco and TravStar.
  • FTx POS — where it wins

    • Supports checkout for convenience-store merchandise and forecourt transactions
    • Includes age-restricted sales controls and lottery workflows
    • Combines loyalty, promotions and multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices are available only by contacting FTx
    • Requires compatible POS checkout hardware
    • Focuses on convenience retail operations rather than a broad software suite
  • CStoreiQ9.2/10 · Paid

    A broad back-office and POS platform for stores managing fuel, lottery, loyalty and inventory.

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  • FTx POS8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Core convenience-store POS covering forecourt sales, restricted items, lottery and loyalty.

    Visit FTxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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