Idealpos
- Software/mo
- Quote
- Processing rate
- Via integrated EFTPOS
- Hardware
- Proprietary bundles (quote)
- Contract
- Quote
- Industry
- Hospitality (pubs, clubs, hotels)
- Est. monthly cost
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Idealpos
Australian POS specialist for pubs, clubs, and hotels with gaming and membership integration, quote-only.
Best for
Pubs, clubs, and hotels with gaming and membership needs.
- Software/mo
- Quote
- Processing
- Via integrated EFTPOS
- Hardware
- Proprietary bundles (quote)
- Contract
- Quote
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Contract terms
- Contract length
- Quote
How Idealpos compares
All prices in AUDPrices checked
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
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- Processing rate
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- Hardware
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- Contract
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- Industry
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- Est. monthly cost
- $320/mo
Zeller
$240/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0/mo (POS Lite)
- Processing rate
- 1.2%
- Hardware
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- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
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- $240/mo
Tyro
$260/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0-29/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.3%
- Hardware
- EFTPOS terminal (rental included)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both (healthcare specialty)
- Est. monthly cost
- $260/mo
Common questions about Idealpos for POS systems
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Idealpos does not publish pricing. All software, hardware, and setup costs are provided on a custom quote. A demo is available to explore the product.
Idealpos is purpose-built for Australian pubs, clubs, and hotels. Its standout capability is deep integration with gaming systems and venue membership management, which most general-purpose POS platforms do not support.
No. Idealpos integrates with third-party EFTPOS providers for card acceptance. Transaction rates are set by your payment partner, not Idealpos.
Yes. Idealpos includes graphical floor plans and table management tools, including tab and split-bill functionality suited to pub and club trading patterns.
Yes. Idealpos runs on a hybrid server-cloud architecture, so the system continues operating locally if internet connectivity is lost.
Yes. Idealpos is built for multi-site operators, with centralised reporting and configuration management across venues.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Specialised for pubs, clubs, and hotels
- Gaming and membership integration
- Hybrid server/cloud reliability
- 24/7 support
Cons
- No public pricing (quote only)
- Niche venue focus
- Proprietary hardware bundles
About Idealpos
Idealpos is an Australian-built point-of-sale specialising in pubs, clubs, and hotels. It uses a hybrid server-and-cloud architecture, supports graphical floor plans, and integrates with gaming and membership systems common in Australian venues. Payments are handled through integrated EFTPOS, and pricing is quote-only with a demo available and 24/7 support.
Idealpos was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
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