Head-to-head · Convenience Store Software
Gilbarco Passport vs FuelDesk Pro
Gilbarco Passport leads on 0 checks, FuelDesk Pro 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 scoreFuelDesk Pro · 8.8/10
Our editors rank Gilbarco Passport at #1 and FuelDesk Pro at #4 for convenience store software; Gilbarco Passport has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Gilbarco Passport is the better fit for fuel-and-convenience store networks. FuelDesk Pro is the better fit for fuel retailers needing POS and pump controls.
- Gilbarco Passport fits best
Fuel-and-convenience store networks
- FuelDesk Pro fits best
Fuel retailers needing POS and pump controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Gilbarco Passport —/10 Visit ↗ | FuelDesk Pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Convenience Store Software | #4 in Convenience Store Software |
| Best for | Fuel-and-convenience store networks | Fuel retailers needing POS and pump controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Gilbarco Passport 6/6 · FuelDesk Pro 6/6 | ||
| Fuel management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Age-restricted sales | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lottery management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loyalty program | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-store support | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS hardware support | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Gilbarco Passport brings convenience-store checkout and fuel-station operations into one POS platform. It is aimed at retailers that need cashier workstations to work alongside forecourt dispenser and payment-terminal control, with… Read the review → |
FuelDesk Pro combines fuel-pump control with convenience-store checkout and back-office operations. It is aimed at independent gas stations and convenience stores that need to manage fuel sales alongside products, lottery and scratchers,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Gilbarco Passport — where it wins
- Controls forecourt dispensers and payment terminals alongside in-store POS.
- Supports reporting, reconciliation, loyalty and promotional activity.
- Extends to self-checkout, food ordering and cloud back-office management.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- Capabilities can vary by region, configuration and licensed modules.
- Its fuel-and-store breadth may exceed the needs of retailers without forecourts.
FuelDesk Pro — where it wins
- Handles fuel-pump authorization, pricing, and prepay or postpay flows.
- Supports lottery, EBT, loyalty, age checks, and convenience-store checkout.
- Adds multi-site controls, offline queuing, and AI insights.
Where it doesn't
- No integrations are listed, which may limit ecosystem fit.
- Multi-register POS and advanced analytics start at the $129 Pro plan.
- Multi-site controls and cross-site pricebook sync require Enterprise.
- Gilbarco Passport—/10 · Pricing on request
A fuel-focused POS suite that connects store checkout, forecourt control and network management.
Contact GilbarcoFull verdict → - FuelDesk Pro8.8/10 · From $49/mo · 14-day trial
Fuel and convenience-store operations in one system, with plans from $49 per month.
Visit FuelDesk ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026