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Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software

Odoo Point of Sale vs retailcloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Odoo Point of Sale #1 in Point-of-Sale Software 9.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Odoo

Odoo Point of Sale 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 scoreOdoo Point of Sale · 9.5/10
  • Free planonly Odoo Point of Sale

Odoo Point of Sale scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 9.5 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #20.

Odoo Point of Sale offers free plan; retailcloud doesn't.

Odoo Point of Sale is the better fit for businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage. retailcloud is the better fit for growing retailers needing deep operations.

  • Odoo Point of Sale fits best

    Businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage

  • retailcloud fits best

    Growing retailers needing deep operations

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Side by side

Feature Odoo Point of Sale 9.5/10 Visit ↗ retailcloud 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.5 7.5
Ranking #1 in Point-of-Sale Software #20 in Point-of-Sale Software
Best for Businesses wanting broad, low-cost POS coverage Growing retailers needing deep operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $29/device/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 14 integrations
Features Odoo Point of Sale 5/5 · retailcloud 5/5
Inventory management ✓ ✓
Offline mode ✓ ✓
Employee permissions ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Sales reporting ✓ ✓
Specs
Hardware support Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes one app and unlimited users
  • Supports offline payments and order synchronization after reconnection
  • Covers inventory, loyalty, hardware, kiosks, and multiple locations
  • Offline continuity with automatic transaction and inventory synchronization
  • Multi-location inventory, procurement, menus, and reporting
  • RFID, replenishment, omnichannel, and fulfillment workflows
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed
  • Monthly pricing is charged per POS and can scale with deployments
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,…

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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…

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  1. Odoo Point of SalePoint-of-Sale Software 9.5Free plan
  2. retailcloudPoint-of-Sale Software 7.5Paid

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
  • 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
  • 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 →
  • 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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