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Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software

retailcloud vs Retail Pro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score retailcloud #20 in Point-of-Sale Software 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit retailcloud
Retail Pro #56 in Point-of-Sale Software 4.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Retail Pro

retailcloud 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 scoreretailcloud · 7.5/10

retailcloud scores higher on our rubric for point-of-sale software: 7.5 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #56.

On hardware support, retailcloud gives you Both where Retail Pro offers Third_party.

retailcloud is the better fit for growing retailers needing deep operations. Retail Pro is the better fit for enterprise retailers needing advanced controls.

  • retailcloud fits best

    Growing retailers needing deep operations

  • Retail Pro fits best

    Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls

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Side by side

Feature retailcloud 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Retail Pro 4.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 4.3
Ranking #20 in Point-of-Sale Software #56 in Point-of-Sale Software
Best for Growing retailers needing deep operations Enterprise retailers needing advanced controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/device/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Compliance GDPR, SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features retailcloud 5/5 · Retail Pro 5/5
Inventory management ✓ ✓
Offline mode ✓ ✓
Employee permissions ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Sales reporting ✓ ✓
Specs
Hardware support Both Third_party
Our review
Pros
  • Offline continuity with automatic transaction and inventory synchronization
  • Multi-location inventory, procurement, menus, and reporting
  • RFID, replenishment, omnichannel, and fulfillment workflows
  • Offline POS supports continued access to core retail functions
  • Deep inventory, purchasing, replenishment, and multi-location controls
  • Permissions, forecasting, loyalty, promotions, and hardware support
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed
  • Monthly pricing is charged per POS and can scale with deployments
  • Additional users cost $99 per location
  • Initial subscription term requires a minimum of 24 months
  • Installation, training, and other service fees are excluded
Our verdict

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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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,…

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  1. retailcloudPoint-of-Sale Software 7.5Paid
  2. Retail ProPoint-of-Sale Software 4.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • 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

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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