Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Loyverse vs retailcloud
Loyverse leads on 1 check, retailcloud 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 featuresretailcloud · 5 of 5
Loyverse scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 8.3 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #20.
Loyverse offers free plan; retailcloud doesn't.
Loyverse is the better fit for small shops and restaurants on a budget. retailcloud is the better fit for growing retailers needing deep operations.
- Loyverse fits best
Small shops and restaurants on a budget
- retailcloud fits best
Growing retailers needing deep operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Loyverse 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | retailcloud 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #9 in Point-of-Sale Software | #20 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Small shops and restaurants on a budget | Growing retailers needing deep operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $29/device/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Loyverse 2/5 · retailcloud 5/5 | ||
| Inventory management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 → |
retailcloud is a cloud-based point-of-sale and commerce platform for retailers, hospitality operators, sports and entertainment venues, and festivals. Its scope extends from checkout, refunds, exchanges, payments, and gift cards to… 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
retailcloud — where it wins
- Offline continuity with automatic transaction and inventory synchronization
- Multi-location inventory, procurement, menus, and reporting
- RFID, replenishment, omnichannel, and fulfillment workflows
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed
- Monthly pricing is charged per POS and can scale with deployments
- 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 → - retailcloud7.5/10 · Paid
Broad POS, inventory, and omnichannel coverage for growing multi-location retailers.
Visit retailcloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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