Head-to-head · iPad POS
Epos Now vs Sapaad
Epos Now leads on 1 check, Sapaad on 0, 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
- Lowest starting priceEpos Now · $84/mo
- Free trialonly Sapaad
Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for ipad pos: 9.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.
Epos Now is cheaper to start at $84/mo against $99/mo.
Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing broad operations and integrations. Sapaad is the better fit for restaurants needing QR ordering and offline workflows.
- Epos Now fits best
Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations
- Sapaad fits best
Restaurants needing QR ordering and offline workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Epos Now 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Sapaad 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in iPad POS | #11 in iPad POS |
| Best for | Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations | Restaurants needing QR ordering and offline workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $84/mo (best) | $99/site/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Epos Now 0/4 · Sapaad 0/4 | ||
| Offline mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Sapaad brings point of sale, ordering and restaurant operations together for restaurants, cafés, food trucks, cloud kitchens and quick-service restaurants. Its iOS access and offline operation suit teams that want to keep service moving on… Read the review → |
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
Sapaad — where it wins
- Combines table management, menus, QR payments and online ordering.
- Offline operation supports service when connectivity is unavailable.
- Growth+ adds KDS, waiter and delivery apps, inventory and business intelligence.
Where it doesn't
- Essentials starts at $99 per outlet monthly with annual billing.
- Listed category specifications limit the product to one location.
- Plan prices differ across the two listed price sets.
- Epos Now9.1/10 · Paid
A broad restaurant POS with table, kitchen, inventory, and online-ordering workflows.
Visit Epos NowFull verdict → - Sapaad7.7/10 · 14-day trial
A broad restaurant POS with useful offline and QR workflows, but a $99 entry price per outlet.
Visit SapaadFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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