Tower Systems is committed to offering our customers the best value and functionality in our POS software made for specialty retail channels, independent small business retailers. In this blog post, we’ll compare our Tower Systems POS software to Square POS, focusing on the key cost factors and unique features that set us apart.
Let’s start with the Hidden Costs of “Free” POS
While Square POS often advertises as “free,” there are costs for the retailer associated with using their platform. The primary revenue stream for Square is transaction fees charged through their integrated EFTPOS system. These fees can add up quickly, especially for businesses with high transaction volumes. In our experience, the EFTPOS fees are higher that a retailer could access from elsewhere. These fees are a cost to the business regardless of whether they pay them or their customers pay them in our opinion.
Cost Savings with Tower Systems
Based on our analysis, we believe that most retailers using Tower Systems POS and a competitive EFTPOS rate that we have seen as low as half the cost of the Sharpe POS rate will save between $3,000 and $5,000 annually compared to Square POS. This is due to a combination of lower transaction fees and additional features included in our software.
- Loyalty Program: Tower Systems POS includes a built-in loyalty program at no extra cost, while Square POS charges a per month fee for this feature.
- Support: We offer 24/7 support, ensuring you always have assistance when you need it. From what we can see Square’s support hours may be more limited and accessing a human for a conversation more challenging.
- Integration: Tower Systems seamlessly integrates with popular accounting software like Xero and e-commerce platforms like Shopify, saving you time and effort.
- Enhancements: Our software is regularly enhanced thanks to suggestions from and voted on by our customers.
Personal service
At Tower Systems, we provide personal service to our customers. Our team is available to discuss your specific requirements and offer a tailored demonstration of our software. We’re committed to helping you find the right POS solution for your business, if that is us we are committed to helping as much as we are able. We actively support local small business retailers.
When comparing Tower Systems POS to Square POS, it’s important to consider the total cost of ownership, including transaction fees, additional features, and support. We believe that Tower Systems offers superior value and functionality,making it a more cost-effective choice for Australian businesses.
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