Head-to-head · Point-of-Sale Software
retailcloud vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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… 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
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
- retailcloud7.5/10 · Paid
Broad POS, inventory, and omnichannel coverage for growing multi-location retailers.
Visit retailcloudFull 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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