Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
Odoo Point of Sale vs PayPal Zettle
Odoo Point of Sale leads on 1 check, PayPal Zettle 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 scoreOdoo Point of Sale · 9.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOdoo Point of Sale · 5 of 5
Odoo Point of Sale scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 9.5 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #26.
Odoo Point of Sale offers offline mode; PayPal Zettle doesn't. On hardware support, Odoo Point of Sale gives you Both where PayPal Zettle offers Proprietary.
Odoo Point of Sale is the better fit for businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage. PayPal Zettle is the better fit for payPal merchants wanting free basic POS.
- Odoo Point of Sale fits best
Businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage
- PayPal Zettle fits best
PayPal merchants wanting free basic POS
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Side by side
| Feature | Odoo Point of Sale 9.5/10 Visit ↗ | PayPal Zettle 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.5 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Point-of-Sale Software | #26 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage | PayPal merchants wanting free basic POS |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Odoo Point of Sale 5/5 · PayPal Zettle 4/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | — |
| Employee permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Both | Proprietary |
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| Our verdict | Odoo Point of Sale is a browser-based POS application for retail shops and restaurants. It covers product catalogs, barcode search, variants, checkout, cash and card payments, split payments, invoicing, receipts, customer management,… Read the review → |
PayPal Zettle, now branded PayPal Point of Sale, is a point-of-sale system for businesses accepting in-person payments. It suits PayPal merchants that need a mobile app for product catalogs, inventory, receipts, staff accounts, sales… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Odoo Point of Sale — where it wins
- Free plan includes one app and unlimited users
- Supports offline payments and order synchronization after reconnection
- Covers inventory, loyalty, hardware, kiosks, and multiple locations
Where it doesn't
- The One App Free plan is limited to one app
- Odoo Studio, multi-company, and external API require Custom
- Offline orders need reconnection before synchronization
PayPal Zettle — where it wins
- No monthly or recurring software fee
- Inventory, staff access, reports, and multiple payment types
- Shopify sync plus ecommerce and accounting integrations
Where it doesn't
- Transaction fees apply
- Hardware is purchased separately and proprietary
- No offline mode; multisite is unavailable to new merchants
- Odoo Point of Sale9.5/10 · Free plan
A broad POS suite with a free entry plan, offline workflows, and extensive hardware support.
Visit OdooFull verdict → - PayPal Zettle6.9/10 · Free plan
A free POS app for PayPal merchants that need core sales and inventory tools.
Visit PayPal ZettleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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