Puraskar vs Zoho POS

Puraskar9.6Visit Zoho POS6.8Visit

Higher score Puraskar #1 in Salon Loyalty Software 9.6/10 Free plan · paid from ₹999/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Puraskar

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Zoho POS #8 in Salon Loyalty Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from ₹649/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Zoho POS

• Puraskar fits best

  Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation

• Zoho POS fits best

  Broad POS and loyalty coverage on a free plan

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Side by side

Feature	Puraskar 9.6/10 Visit ↗	Zoho POS 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.6	6.8
Ranking	#1 in Salon Loyalty Software	#8 in Salon Loyalty Software
Best for	Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation	Broad POS and loyalty coverage on a free plan
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Puraskar 4/5 · Zoho POS 3/5
Points rewards	✓	✓
Referral program	✓	✓
Membership plans	Not published	Not published
POS integration	✓ (best)	Not published
Automated campaigns	✓	✓
Specs
Member limit	2500 members	Not published
Our review
Pros	Points, cashback, referrals, campaigns and reward marketplace Gamification, QR scan-to-earn and automated win-back campaigns Multi-branch controls, staff roles, CSV import and open API	Free plan includes POS, customer histories, loyalty points, and promotions Supports salon sessions, SMS and WhatsApp communication Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and API platforms
Cons	Free plan supports one branch, three staff accounts and 500 customers POS and CRM connectivity uses CSV import or an open API Paid plans add complexity as branch, staff and customer limits grow	Free plan limits usage to 1 register, 1 user, and 50 POS transactions Loyalty is listed as an early-access feature on Premium Loyalty sits within a broader POS system rather than a specialist tool
Our verdict	Puraskar is a loyalty, rewards and cashback platform for Indian businesses, including salons and spas. It is designed for merchants that want to configure points and cashback wallets, manage redemptions, run referral programs, and engage… Read the review →	Zoho POS is a cloud-based point-of-sale system for retailers, beauty and cosmetics businesses, and salons. It combines billing, invoice processing, inventory, purchasing, vendor management, customer profiles, transaction histories, online… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Puraskar — where it wins

  • Points, cashback, referrals, campaigns and reward marketplace
  • Gamification, QR scan-to-earn and automated win-back campaigns
  • Multi-branch controls, staff roles, CSV import and open API

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan supports one branch, three staff accounts and 500 customers
  • POS and CRM connectivity uses CSV import or an open API
  • Paid plans add complexity as branch, staff and customer limits grow

• Zoho POS — where it wins

  • Free plan includes POS, customer histories, loyalty points, and promotions
  • Supports salon sessions, SMS and WhatsApp communication
  • Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and API platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits usage to 1 register, 1 user, and 50 POS transactions
  • Loyalty is listed as an early-access feature on Premium
  • Loyalty sits within a broader POS system rather than a specialist tool

• Puraskar9.6/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹999/mo

  A broad loyalty toolkit for salons managing branches, campaigns, rewards and referrals.

  Visit PuraskarFull verdict →
• Zoho POS6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹649/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

  A broad salon POS with loyalty tools on a free plan and paid capacity upgrades.

  Visit Zoho POSFull verdict →