Skip to content

TechRepublic

  • Top Products
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Academy
Resources
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • Newsletters
  • Resource Library
  • Forums
  • Sponsored
Go Premium
Popular Topics
  • Top Products
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Academy
  • Project Management
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • Big Data
  • Tech Jobs
View All Topics
Go Premium
Software

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

By Wally Bahny August 20, 2014, 9:09 AM PDT

Image
1
of 8

00pos2istock000012653229small.jpg
00pos2istock000012653229small.jpg
Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

Introduction

Introduction

Running a retail business is no walk in the park; manyrnaspects of the business demand your attention. However, selecting andrnmaintaining a point of sale system shouldn’t be one of them. A simple point ofrnsale system should include some of the basic features, like inventory andrnregister, and run without much intervention. When a point of sale system isrnfree or low-cost, it becomes even more attractive.

Here are five freernpoint of sale apps for the web and desktop.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

Copper

Copper

Adding an item is list-based and would berndifficult with a touch interface.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

ERPLY

ERPLY

The payment entry screen is easy to use andrnoffers some quick buttons for exact payments.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

ERPLY

ERPLY

Erply offers several additional functions (button row atrnbottom) that are unique among the products on this list.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

Imonggo

Imonggo

Office is where you manage the system and employees and run reports.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

uniCenta

uniCenta

The checkout screen contains images of the various bills andrncoins that are used for payment. Oddly,rneven though I chose United States as my locale, it still showed Britishrncurrency. I was unable to find thernsetting to change this, but I would be surprised if there wasn’t a way. Worst case, since the source code is free,rnyou could edit it.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

Vend Free

Vend Free

A simple popup ensures that you have given the customerrntheir change before proceeding.

Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

Vend Free

Vend Free

The Vend Free dashboard is a nice feature, providingrnhistorical graphs of overall sales and individual product performance. Manyrnreports are also available.

  • Software
  • Account Information

    Share with Your Friends

    Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business

    Your email has been sent

Share: Five free point of sale apps to optimize your business
Image of Wally Bahny
By Wally Bahny
  • Account Information

    Contact Wally Bahny

    Your message has been sent

  • |
  • See all of Wally's content

Daily Tech Insider

If you can only read one tech story a day, this is it.

TechRepublic TechRepublic
  • TechRepublic on Facebook
  • TechRepublic on X
  • TechRepublic on LinkedIn
  • TechRepublic on YouTube
  • TechRepublic on Pinterest
  • TechRepublic RSS
Services
  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Site Help & Feedback
  • FAQ
  • Advertise
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • Careers
Explore
  • Downloads
  • TechRepublic Forums
  • Meet the Team
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Resource Library
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Editorial Policy
  • Legal Terms
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All rights reserved.
CLOSE

Create a TechRepublic Account

Get the web's best business technology news, tutorials, reviews, trends, and analysis—in your inbox. Let's start with the basics.

Already registered? Sign In
Use Facebook
Use Linkedin

* - indicates required fields

CLOSE

Sign in to TechRepublic

Not a member? Create an account
Use Facebook
Use Linkedin

Lost your password? Request a new password

CLOSE

Reset Password

Please enter your email adress. You will receive an email message with instructions on how to reset your password.

Check your email for a password reset link. If you didn't receive an email don't forgot to check your spam folder, otherwise contact support.

Back to login
1 Finish Profile
2 Newsletter Preferences
CLOSE

Welcome. Tell us a little bit about you.

This will help us provide you with customized content.

No thanks, continue without
1 Finish Profile
2 Newsletter Preferences
CLOSE

Want to receive more TechRepublic news?

Newsletter Name
Subscribe
Daily Tech Insider
Daily Tech Insider AU
TechRepublic UK
TechRepublic News and Special Offers
TechRepublic News and Special Offers International
Executive Briefing
Innovation Insider
Project Management Insider
Microsoft Weekly
Cloud Insider
Data Insider
Developer Insider
TechRepublic Premium
Apple Weekly
Cybersecurity Insider
Google Weekly
Toggle All
No thanks, continue without

You're All Set

Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye out for a confirmation email from our team. To ensure any newsletters you subscribed to hit your inbox, make sure to add [email protected] to your contacts list.

Back to Home Page
×