There is a big difference in the cost of software for retail businesses when comparing software companies. It can be challenging to understand, too. There is the cost of the software itself, which is usually a monthly rental cost and there can be other costs for additional components required and some software companies have a mandatory cost associated with the value off each transaction you process.
Here at Tower Systems, our pricing is transparent and easy to understand. There is a single monthly rental cost, which can be cancelled at any time. There is no cost per transaction, no requirement for you to use any specific payments platform. The software itself is loaded with facilities for which some others charge extra.
How much should software for your shop cost? If your retail business us one of the ones we serve: jeweller, garden centre, bike shop, bookshop, toy shop, product business stockfeed, newsagent, music shop, mobility scooter business, gift shop, charity shop, antique business, computer shop, homewares shop, repairs shop, cleaning supplies, clothing shop, your price will range between $220.00 and $275.00 inc. GST) per month from Tower Systems. This is one price, the only price inclusive of as many registers as you want at one location.
So, a big garden centre with five register points will pay $275.00 inc. GST all up. That’s the price, the one price. That’s what you compare against.
Of course, it is vital you research POS software thoroughly and choose software that does serve your needs. Making the wrong choice can be expensive, especially through lost time and opportunity.
As part of your software assessment process, look at the pricing, be sure to fully research and understand the cost of ownership. This research should also include you understanding the contract lock-in period. Make sure you do truly understand the cost of the software for the business over one, two and three years. be sure to ask about any extra costs, add-ons, and more.
Understanding the cost of POS software for any retail business starts with you creating a shortlist of possible software to use and you then thoroughly researching the cost of the software, getting the figures in writing to be sure you know all you need to know to make an informed decision.
Too many software companies hide their price. Some even mask the actual software cost by charging a payments fee or similar. These are all costs and need to be considered.
How much should software for my shop cost? Only go with software you know will serve your needs and for which the pricing is transparent.
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