POS Systems
Epos Now review
UK-origin POS vendor selling bundled hardware plus monthly software in retail and hospitality.
Epos Now at a glance
- Category
- POS Systems
- Starting price
- $399 + $84/month (Epos Now US page)
- Pricing model
- per terminal bundle
- Public pricing
- No
- Free plan
- No
- G2 rating
- 4.0 (10 reviews)
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Norwich, UK
- Funding or owner
- Private
Buying Epos Now: security, admin and contract
Questions to ask Epos Now before you sign
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- Is there a monthly option, and what are the cancellation and renewal terms?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where Epos Now's public pages leave the answer open.
Who Epos Now is for
Choose Epos Now if
- Small retail and hospitality shops wanting bundled hardware.
- UK and US SMBs.
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who want transparent published pricing.
- Merchants wanting multiple conflicting promos clarified.
Epos Now pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete POS System | $399 + $84 | upfront + per month | Promo banners conflict ($249, $199, $599 bundles) |
Costbench reports top Retail plan rose from $79 to $84/month on 2026-09-27 (third-party). Payment rates and contract not stated on page.
Epos Now features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Hardware and terminals | Countertop, Countertop 2, Duo, Air, Link, Pro+, Kitchen Display; printers, scanners, cash drawers. |
| Payment processing terms | Not stated by the vendor. |
| Industry features | Retail and hospitality. |
| Pricing model | Upfront hardware plus monthly software plus processing. |
| Target company size | Small business. |
What reviewers say about Epos Now
Praised for
- Ease of use.
- Support (G2 reviewers)
Common complaints
- Pricing high.
- Customization limited.
Themes paraphrased from public reviews on G2 and similar sites, not quotes.
What most Epos Now reviews leave out
- Capterra 3.8/5 from 714 reviews, much larger sample than G2.
- Required support plan often sits beside discounted hardware (ERPResearch)
- Price increase to $84/month reported 2026-09-27 (Costbench)
Epos Now alternatives
Square POSSingle-shop retailers and service businesses that want to start at $0 software.$0/month (Square for Retail Free)
CloverSmall restaurants and retailers wanting bundled hardware plus software.Varies by vertical; Standard bundle $130/month or $849 + $84.95/month (as listed by Clover)
LightspeedMulti-category retailers needing deeper inventory and reporting.Retail Basic $89/month billed annually or $109 monthly (third-party)
SumUpMicro-merchants and market stalls wanting no monthly fee.$0/month POS Lite; $499 bundle (Register + Solo reader)
Shopify POSMerchants already running a Shopify online store who add physical locations.POS included in every Shopify plan; Basic from $39/month (third-party), POS Pro $89/location/month
HeartlandMerchants who want POS and processing from one provider.Contact sales
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Epos Now's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.