Head-to-head · Retail Billing Software
Erply vs Loyverse
Erply leads on 0 checks, Loyverse on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreErply · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Loyverse
- Free trialboth
Erply scores higher on our rubric for retail billing software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Loyverse offers free plan; Erply doesn't.
Erply is the better fit for chains needing advanced inventory and APIs. Loyverse is the better fit for small retailers prioritizing a free POS start.
- Erply fits best
Chains needing advanced inventory and APIs
- Loyverse fits best
Small retailers prioritizing a free POS start
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Side by side
| Feature | Erply 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Loyverse 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Retail Billing Software | #7 in Retail Billing Software |
| Best for | Chains needing advanced inventory and APIs | Small retailers prioritizing a free POS start |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $1,000/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 60 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 60 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2 | GDPR |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Erply 0/3 · Loyverse 0/3 | ||
| Offline billing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Barcode scanning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Tax calculation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported devices | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Receipt formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Register limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Erply is cloud-based retail management software for independent retailers, chains, franchises, and larger operators. It combines point of sale, inventory and warehouse management, purchasing, sales orders, customer profiles, loyalty,… Read the review → |
Loyverse is a mobile point-of-sale and commerce platform for small retailers, restaurants, cafés, bars, and similar businesses. Its core POS handles sales and payments, essential inventory, loyalty, kitchen display workflows, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Erply — where it wins
- Offline and online POS with multi-location operations
- Advanced inventory, purchasing, warehouse, and reporting tools
- Public APIs, webhooks, SDK, and extensive commerce integrations
Where it doesn't
- Monthly plans start at $1,000, with no permanent free plan
- Growth Plan supports up to three stores and 100,000 queries monthly
- Enterprise / Franchise Plan costs $25,000 per month
Loyverse — where it wins
- Free POS includes sales, essential inventory, loyalty, and kitchen display
- Offline sales continue and synchronize later across iOS and Android apps
- Integrates with payments, accounting, ecommerce, automation, and an API
Where it doesn't
- Free sales analytics and history cover only the last 31 days
- Advanced inventory and employee management require separate paid add-ons
- Per-store pricing can increase as reporting and operational needs expand
- Erply8.6/10 · 60-day trial
A broad retail system for chains that need inventory depth, offline POS, and APIs.
Visit ErplyFull verdict → - Loyverse8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A free POS foundation for small retailers, with paid controls for deeper reporting and operations.
Visit LoyverseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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