Hike POS
- Software/mo
- From ~$96/mo
- Processing rate
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Retail
- Est. monthly cost
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Hike POS
Australian-founded retail POS with strong Xero integration, BYO device, no lock-in (USD pricing).
- Software/mo
- From ~$96/mo
- Processing
- Third-party
- Hardware
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Best for
Retailers wanting a flexible, Xero-friendly POS.
Pricing breakdown
All prices in AUDPrices checked
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
In-person payments
EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.
- Hardware cost
- BYO device (iPad/Mac/PC/Android)
- Setup fee
- Free
Online payments
Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.
- Setup fee
- Free
Contract terms
- Contract length
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Runs on almost any device (BYO)
- Strong Xero integration
- 14-day free trial
- No lock-in contract
Cons
- AUD pricing not published
- Payment processing is third-party
- Retail focus, limited hospitality tools
About Hike POS
Hike is an Australian-founded retail point-of-sale that runs on iPad, Mac, PC, or Android. Pricing is published in USD across Essential and Plus tiers, and Australian-dollar pricing is not shown, so we list it as quote for local comparison. It connects to processors such as Square and Tyro (fees depend on the processor) and has a 14-day free trial with no lock-in. It is known for strong Xero integration.
Hike POS was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
How Hike POS compares
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Common questions about Hike POS
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Hike POS plans start from approximately From ~$96/mo. AUD pricing is not published on the website; the displayed figure is a converted estimate based on the published USD price. Request a current AUD quote to confirm.
No. Hike POS is month-to-month with no lock-in. There is no setup fee, and you can cancel at any time.
Hike runs on your own iPad, Mac, PC, or Android device, so there is no mandatory hardware purchase. Connect a receipt printer and barcode scanner of your choice.
Yes. Hike has a deep Xero integration and also connects with MYOB, WooCommerce, Shopify, and Magento, making it a strong choice for retailers who want accounting sync and an existing e-commerce store.
No. Hike is payment-processor agnostic and integrates with third-party EFTPOS providers. Your transaction rate is set by your chosen payment partner.
Hike is focused on retail. It does not include a table management module, so it is not the best fit for sit-down dining venues.
Yes. Hike offers a 14-day free trial with full access to the product.
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