TapaPOS vs Arryved

TapaPOS7.7Visit Arryved7.6Visit

Higher score TapaPOS #7 in Bar POS 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TapaPOS

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Arryved #8 in Bar POS 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Arryved

• TapaPOS fits best

  Bars wanting stock control and offline service

• Arryved fits best

  Taprooms managing tabs, kegs, and production

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Side by side

Feature	TapaPOS 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Arryved 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.6
Ranking	#7 in Bar POS	#8 in Bar POS
Best for	Bars wanting stock control and offline service	Taprooms managing tabs, kegs, and production
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$99.99/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Phone, Email
Compliance	PCI DSS	PCI DSS
Integrations	9 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features TapaPOS 4/5 · Arryved 3/5
Tab management	✓	✓
Inventory tracking	✓	✓
Pour-cost tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mode	✓	✓
Age verification	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Bar tabs, table layouts and quick keys support fast service Stock takes, wastage and recipe costing support inventory control Offline transactions synchronize later; staff permissions add control	Keeps tabs and supports offline orders and payments that sync after reconnection Tracks ingredients, kegs, and packaged goods alongside production planning Offers QR ordering and payment through OpenTab, plus POS-connected digital menus
Cons	Quote-based pricing varies by venue size, hardware and modules Deployment is listed for the web platform Support is not offered 24/7	Starts at $99.99 monthly, with no free plan Businesses with 10+ devices or 2+ locations need a custom quote Its beverage-production focus may not suit bars without inventory and recipe needs
Our verdict	TapaPOS is an electronic point-of-sale platform from RST EPOS for hospitality and retail businesses in the UK and Ireland. It is aimed at bars, restaurants, cafés and retailers, supporting single venues and multi-site operators. Core… Read the review →	Arryved combines point-of-sale and operations tools for craft beverage businesses, including breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, cideries, distilleries, and wineries. Mobile POS supports ordering, payment processing, and customer tabs, while… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TapaPOS — where it wins

  • Bar tabs, table layouts and quick keys support fast service
  • Stock takes, wastage and recipe costing support inventory control
  • Offline transactions synchronize later; staff permissions add control

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing varies by venue size, hardware and modules
  • Deployment is listed for the web platform
  • Support is not offered 24/7

• Arryved — where it wins

  • Keeps tabs and supports offline orders and payments that sync after reconnection
  • Tracks ingredients, kegs, and packaged goods alongside production planning
  • Offers QR ordering and payment through OpenTab, plus POS-connected digital menus

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $99.99 monthly, with no free plan
  • Businesses with 10+ devices or 2+ locations need a custom quote
  • Its beverage-production focus may not suit bars without inventory and recipe needs

• TapaPOS7.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A web-based bar POS combining tabs, stock control, payments and offline transactions.

  Visit TapaPOSFull verdict →
• Arryved7.6/10 · Paid

  A taproom-focused POS with tabs, offline payments, keg inventory, and production tools.

  Visit ArryvedFull verdict →