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Head-to-head · iPad POS

Epos Now vs Loyverse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Epos Now #2 in iPad POS 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epos Now
Loyverse #6 in iPad POS 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Loyverse

Epos Now leads on 0 checks, Loyverse on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Loyverse
  • Free trialonly Loyverse
  • Most featuresLoyverse · 1 of 4

Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for ipad pos: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Loyverse offers free plan; Epos Now doesn't.

Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing broad operations and integrations. Loyverse is the better fit for small restaurants starting with a free iPad POS.

  • Epos Now fits best

    Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations

  • Loyverse fits best

    Small restaurants starting with a free iPad POS

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Side by side

Feature Epos Now 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Loyverse 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #2 in iPad POS #6 in iPad POS
Best for Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations Small restaurants starting with a free iPad POS
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $84/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 100+ integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Epos Now 0/4 · Loyverse 1/4
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Payment setup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff account limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
  • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
  • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks
  • Free POS includes loyalty, essential inventory, and kitchen display
  • Offline sales can sync later; tickets can be named for tables
  • Works across iOS, Android, and web-based Back Office
Cons
  • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
  • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
  • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs
  • Dining functions are less extensive than dedicated restaurant systems
  • Sales analytics on the free POS cover only the last 31 days
  • Employee management and advanced inventory require paid add-ons
Our verdict

Epos Now brings point-of-sale and restaurant management into a cloud-based system for restaurants, cafés, bars, and takeaways. It suits operators who want sales processing alongside floor plans, live table management, kitchen workflows,…

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Loyverse combines point-of-sale sales and payments with inventory, loyalty, employee access controls, and restaurant order workflows. Its iOS app makes it relevant to small restaurants looking for an iPad POS, while Android apps and a…

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  1. Epos NowiPad POS 9.1Paid
  2. LoyverseiPad POS 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epos Now — where it wins

    • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
    • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
    • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
    • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
    • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs

  • Loyverse — where it wins

    • Free POS includes loyalty, essential inventory, and kitchen display
    • Offline sales can sync later; tickets can be named for tables
    • Works across iOS, Android, and web-based Back Office

    Where it doesn't

    • Dining functions are less extensive than dedicated restaurant systems
    • Sales analytics on the free POS cover only the last 31 days
    • Employee management and advanced inventory require paid add-ons
  • Epos Now9.1/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant POS with table, kitchen, inventory, and online-ordering workflows.

    Visit Epos NowFull verdict →
  • Loyverse8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free iPad POS for small restaurants, with paid add-ons for deeper reporting and management.

    Visit LoyverseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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