Head-to-head · Retail POS Software
Loyverse vs IT Retail
Loyverse leads on 1 check, IT Retail on 0, and 6 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 scoreLoyverse · 8.3/10
- Free planonly Loyverse
- Free trialonly Loyverse
- Most featuresIT Retail · 6 of 6
Loyverse scores higher on our rubric for retail pos software: 8.3 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #19.
Loyverse offers free plan; IT Retail doesn't.
Loyverse is the better fit for small retailers prioritizing low cost and flexibility. IT Retail is the better fit for grocery and specialty retailers with complex inventory.
- Loyverse fits best
Small retailers prioritizing low cost and flexibility
- IT Retail fits best
Grocery and specialty retailers with complex inventory
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Side by side
| Feature | Loyverse 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | IT Retail 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #10 in Retail POS Software | #19 in Retail POS Software |
| Best for | Small retailers prioritizing low cost and flexibility | Grocery and specialty retailers with complex inventory |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $49/unit/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Loyverse 0/6 · IT Retail 6/6 | ||
| Inventory management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Barcode scanning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| E-commerce sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Customer loyalty | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Staff management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Not checked yet | Both |
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| Our verdict | Loyverse is a mobile point-of-sale platform for small retailers, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other small businesses. Its POS runs on Android, iPhone, and iPad devices, with browser-based Back Office management. Retail features include… Read the review → |
IT Retail is a grocery-focused point-of-sale and store management platform for independent markets, supermarkets, specialty grocers, and larger grocery chains. It combines barcode checkout, integrated payment processing, inventory… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Loyverse — where it wins
- Free core POS with inventory, loyalty, and multi-store management
- Offline sales recording with later synchronization
- Integrations include Shopify, QuickBooks, and delivery platforms
Where it doesn't
- Sales analytics on the Free plan cover only the last 31 days
- Employee management and advanced inventory cost extra
- Table handling uses predefined ticket names, not a graphical layout
IT Retail — where it wins
- Handles perishable, variable-weight, and unlimited-SKU inventory
- Supports offline checkout with local backup and cloud synchronization
- Connects purchasing, loyalty, ecommerce, and multi-store reporting
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter pricing requires annual billing
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher plans
- Loyverse8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A low-cost POS with offline selling, inventory, loyalty, and multi-store tools.
Visit LoyverseFull verdict → - IT Retail7.5/10 · Paid
A grocery POS built for complex inventory, offline checkout, and multi-store operations.
Visit IT RetailFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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