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Head-to-head · Point of Sale POS software

Epos Now vs Cegid Retail

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Epos Now #5 in Point of Sale POS software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Epos Now
Cegid Retail #7 in Point of Sale POS software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Cegid Retail

Epos Now leads on 0 checks, Cegid Retail on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpos Now · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresCegid Retail · 2 of 2

Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for point of sale pos software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing feature depth and integrations. Cegid Retail is the better fit for large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations.

  • Epos Now fits best

    Restaurants needing feature depth and integrations

  • Cegid Retail fits best

    Large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations

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Side by side

Feature Epos Now 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Cegid Retail 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Point of Sale POS software #7 in Point of Sale POS software
Best for Restaurants needing feature depth and integrations Large retailers coordinating omnichannel store operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $84/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Windows
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epos Now 0/2 · Cegid Retail 2/2
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Business focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sales channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects floor plans and live table management with kitchen display and course firing.
  • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering.
  • Tracks ingredients and connects with OpenTable, accounting, retail, and staff apps.
  • Supports fixed and mobile checkout, including offline POS operation.
  • Combines inventory, replenishment, and stock transfers with real-time visibility.
  • Coordinates click and collect and ship-from-store orders across channels.
Cons
  • No free plan; published monthly option starts at $84.
  • The $399 one-time option lists hardware alongside POS software, unlike the monthly bundle.
  • Pricing may vary with bundles, payment processing, add-ons, and contract terms.
  • Pricing requires a customized quote through sales.
  • Its specialty-retail focus is less tailored to restaurant workflows.
  • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country.
Our verdict

Epos Now brings point-of-sale and restaurant management workflows together for restaurants, cafés, bars, and takeaways. Its toolkit spans table plans, kitchen operations, menu control, inventory, reporting, payments, and online ordering,…

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Cegid Retail brings point-of-sale checkout and unified commerce tools together for specialty retailers and retail chains. It supports fixed and mobile checkout, store operations, centralized inventory, customer engagement, and performance…

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  1. Epos NowPoint of Sale POS software 8.9Paid
  2. Cegid RetailPoint of Sale POS software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epos Now — where it wins

    • Connects floor plans and live table management with kitchen display and course firing.
    • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering.
    • Tracks ingredients and connects with OpenTable, accounting, retail, and staff apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; published monthly option starts at $84.
    • The $399 one-time option lists hardware alongside POS software, unlike the monthly bundle.
    • Pricing may vary with bundles, payment processing, add-ons, and contract terms.

  • Cegid Retail — where it wins

    • Supports fixed and mobile checkout, including offline POS operation.
    • Combines inventory, replenishment, and stock transfers with real-time visibility.
    • Coordinates click and collect and ship-from-store orders across channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote through sales.
    • Its specialty-retail focus is less tailored to restaurant workflows.
    • Hardware compatibility varies by module and country.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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