Loyverse
$0/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0 core (add-ons extra)
- Processing rate
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO tablet (iOS/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month
- Industry
- Both (small business)
- Est. monthly cost
- $0/mo
Loyverse
Free POS app for small retail and hospitality, with paid add-ons for inventory and staff.
Best for
Micro and small businesses wanting a free POS app.
- Software/mo
- $0 core (add-ons extra)
- Processing
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO tablet (iOS/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Contract terms
- Contract length
- Month-to-month
How Loyverse compares
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Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
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- Processing rate
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- Processing rate
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- Software/mo
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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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Common questions about Loyverse for POS systems
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Yes. The core Loyverse POS app is permanently free ($0 core (add-ons extra) for the base app). Advanced inventory management, employee management, and integrations are paid add-ons billed monthly.
No. Loyverse does not process card payments itself. You connect a third-party EFTPOS terminal or payment reader; your card rate is set by that provider.
Loyverse runs on iOS or Android tablets and phones, so there is no mandatory hardware purchase. It works with most Bluetooth receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners.
Yes. Loyverse continues operating without internet: cash sales are recorded and synced once the connection returns. Card payment availability depends on your connected EFTPOS provider.
Yes. Loyverse includes a built-in customer loyalty points system at no extra charge. Customers earn points per purchase and redeem them as discounts.
Loyverse suits micro and small businesses (cafes, market stalls, small retail) that want a zero-cost POS and are comfortable sourcing their own payment terminal. It is less suited to businesses needing deep accounting integration or advanced inventory features without paying for add-ons.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Core app is free permanently
- Built-in loyalty points
- Runs on your own tablet (iOS/Android)
- Quick to set up
Cons
- Payment processing is third-party (fees additional)
- Advanced features cost extra per add-on
- Limited Australian accounting integrations
About Loyverse
Loyverse is a free point-of-sale app for iOS and Android aimed at micro and small businesses. The core app is genuinely free, with paid add-ons for advanced inventory and employee management. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers such as Square or Stripe, so card rates depend on the processor you connect. It includes built-in loyalty and basic reporting and works well for cafes, market stalls, and small shops.
Loyverse was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus.
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