Are free POS systems really free? What you actually get and when to upgrade.
Free POS systems make money somehow. Here's how:
Free POS often charges 2.75-3% vs 2.5% elsewhere
Loyalty, reporting, and other features are add-ons
Free tiers often cap monthly transactions
Additional staff accounts cost extra
Your receipts may include their branding
May charge to export your own data
Consider upgrading from free when:
For a business doing $10,000/month in card sales:
$275/month in fees
$230 + $30 = $260/month
The paid option costs less AND includes more features. As volume grows, the savings increase.
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