Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
PHP Point of Sale vs Retail Pro
PHP Point of Sale leads on 0 checks, Retail Pro on 0, and 6 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 scorePHP Point of Sale · 5.8/10
- Free trialonly PHP Point of Sale
PHP Point of Sale scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 5.8 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #36 and #56.
On hardware support, PHP Point of Sale gives you Both where Retail Pro offers Third_party.
PHP Point of Sale is the better fit for multi-location retailers needing full POS operations. Retail Pro is the better fit for enterprise retailers needing advanced controls.
- PHP Point of Sale fits best
Multi-location retailers needing full POS operations
- Retail Pro fits best
Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls
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Side by side
| Feature | PHP Point of Sale 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | Retail Pro 4.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Ranking | #36 in Point-of-Sale Software | #56 in Point-of-Sale Software |
| Best for | Multi-location retailers needing full POS operations | Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $54/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Features PHP Point of Sale 5/5 · Retail Pro 5/5 | ||
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Hardware support | Both | Third_party |
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| Our verdict | PHP Point of Sale is a hosted, browser-based retail point-of-sale system for independent businesses and multi-location chains. It supports checkout, returns, exchanges, layaways, estimates, split payments, receipts, inventory, purchasing,… Read the review → |
Retail Pro is point-of-sale and retail management software for retailers operating one or more stores. It brings together transactions, orders, returns, fees, shipping, inventory, purchasing, receiving, transfers, replenishment, pricing,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PHP Point of Sale — where it wins
- Offline selling queues transactions for synchronization when connectivity returns
- Multi-location inventory, pricing, employees, registers, and reporting
- Shopify, WooCommerce, QuickBooks Online, and REST API integrations
Where it doesn't
- The $54 entry price requires annual billing
- Enterprise starts at $499 per month
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a single small store
Retail Pro — where it wins
- Offline POS supports continued access to core retail functions
- Deep inventory, purchasing, replenishment, and multi-location controls
- Permissions, forecasting, loyalty, promotions, and hardware support
Where it doesn't
- Additional users cost $99 per location
- Initial subscription term requires a minimum of 24 months
- Installation, training, and other service fees are excluded
- PHP Point of Sale5.8/10 · 14-day trial
A broad retail POS for multi-location operations, with offline selling and ecommerce sync.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Retail Pro4.3/10 · Pricing on request
A control-focused POS suite for enterprise retail operations across locations.
Visit Retail ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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