Head-to-head · Shop Management software
NCR Counterpoint vs Erply
NCR Counterpoint leads on 1 check, Erply on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNCR Counterpoint · 7.4/10
NCR Counterpoint scores higher on our rubric for shop management software: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
NCR Counterpoint offers multi-location support; Erply doesn't publish it. Erply offers employee management; NCR Counterpoint doesn't publish it.
NCR Counterpoint is the better fit for established store operators wanting classic POS. Erply is the better fit for retail chains managing inventory across locations.
- NCR Counterpoint fits best
Established store operators wanting classic POS
- Erply fits best
Retail chains managing inventory across locations
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Side by side
| Feature | NCR Counterpoint 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Erply 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Shop Management software | #6 in Shop Management software |
| Best for | Established store operators wanting classic POS | Retail chains managing inventory across locations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $1,000/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features NCR Counterpoint 2/5 · Erply 2/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retail POS | Not published | Not published |
| Multi-location support | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Online store | Not published | Not published |
| Employee management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | NCR Counterpoint is a retail management and point-of-sale system for merchants running stores, wholesale, mail-order, or ecommerce operations. Its documented scope covers ticket entry and payment processing, inventory and customer… Read the review → |
Erply brings point of sale, inventory, purchasing, warehouse management, and reporting into one retail management system. It is aimed at independent retailers as well as chains and franchises, with features for multi-location operations,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
NCR Counterpoint — where it wins
- Offline transactions synchronize after connectivity returns
- Role-based menus and function-level employee security
- Purchasing, inventory, mobile POS, and multi-site synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Pricing uses a contact-sales model
- Platform coverage centers on Windows and iOS
- Primary Counterpoint feature documentation is older
Erply — where it wins
- Combines POS, warehouse inventory, purchasing, and ecommerce fulfillment.
- Supports multi-location pricing, permissions, stock transfers, and reporting.
- Connects with ecommerce, accounting, ERP, and business intelligence systems.
Where it doesn't
- Growth starts at $1,000 per month, with no permanent free plan.
- Growth supports up to 3 stores; Chain is designed for 4–20 stores.
- Enterprise / Franchise starts at $25,000 per month.
- NCR Counterpoint7.4/10 · Pricing on request
A classic, multi-site retail POS with strong inventory, offline, and security controls.
Try NCR CounterpointFull verdict → - Erply7.1/10 · From $1,000/mo · 60-day trial
A broad retail operations suite for chains, with a $1,000 monthly starting price.
Visit ErplyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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