Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Loyverse vs KORONA POS
Loyverse leads on 1 check, KORONA POS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 featuresKORONA POS · 4 of 5
Loyverse scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 8.3 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #24.
Loyverse offers free plan; KORONA POS doesn't.
Loyverse is the better fit for small shops and restaurants on a budget. KORONA POS is the better fit for retail and franchise operators needing offline POS.
- Loyverse fits best
Small shops and restaurants on a budget
- KORONA POS fits best
Retail and franchise operators needing offline POS
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Side by side
| Feature | Loyverse 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | KORONA POS 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #9 in Point-of-Sale Software | #24 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Small shops and restaurants on a budget | Retail and franchise operators needing offline POS |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $59/device/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR | PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Loyverse 2/5 · KORONA POS 4/5 | ||
| Inventory management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Employee permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Sales reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Not checked yet | Both |
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| Our verdict | Loyverse is a mobile point-of-sale and commerce platform for restaurants, cafés, bars, retail shops, and other small businesses. Its core POS supports sales and payments, essential inventory, customer loyalty, kitchen display, and sales… Read the review → |
KORONA POS is cloud-based point-of-sale software for retailers, quick-service restaurants, ticketing operators, and multi-location businesses. It combines checkout and register operations with product management, inventory tracking,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Loyverse — where it wins
- Free core POS with sales, loyalty, inventory, and kitchen features
- Offline sales processing with later synchronization
- Integrations for payments, accounting, ecommerce, delivery, and automation
Where it doesn't
- Free sales analytics cover only the last 31 days
- Advanced inventory and employee management are paid add-ons
- Some businesses may need separate paid tiers as operations grow
KORONA POS — where it wins
- Offline transaction processing with synchronization
- Multi-location inventory, reporting, and franchise management
- Open API access and third-party hardware support
Where it doesn't
- Integration options center on QuickBooks, bLoyal, Bottlecapps, and Open API
- Core lacks the inventory tools included in Retail
- There is no free plan
- Loyverse8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A budget-friendly POS with offline selling, restaurant tools, and optional paid add-ons.
Visit LoyverseFull verdict → - KORONA POS7.1/10 · Paid
A capable offline POS with inventory and multi-location tools, starting at $59 per terminal monthly.
Visit KORONA POSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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