POSApt
$320/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0-99/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.6% (free plan)
- Hardware
- From $770 (dual screen)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- $320/mo
POSApt
Australian-built POS for hospitality and retail, free plan plus 1.6% or a flat monthly fee.
- Software/mo
- $0-99/mo
- Processing
- 1.6% (free plan)
- Hardware
- From $770 (dual screen)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Best for
Australian cafes, restaurants, and shops wanting local support.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
In-person payments
EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.
- Setup fee
- Free (software)
Online payments
Online checkout and keyed-in card transactions.
- Setup fee
- Free (software)
Contract terms
- Contract length
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Last verified 21 May 2026.
Accepted payment methods
Cards, wallets, and other methods supported by POSApt for Australian merchants.
Cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- EFTPOS
- AMEX
Digital wallets
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free plan available (1.6% per transaction)
- Flat-rate plans for higher volume
- Free setup and training
- No lock-in contract
Cons
- Hardware costs from $770
- Newer and less established than larger rivals
- Some features quote-only
About POSApt
POSApt is an Australian point-of-sale system built in Clayton, Victoria, for hospitality and retail. Hospitality businesses can start free and pay 1.6% per transaction, or move to a $66 per month flat plan; retail is around $99 per month. Hardware starts at $770 for a dual-screen setup. It includes online ordering, e-commerce, and free setup and training with no lock-in contract.
POSApt was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Clayton, VIC, Australia.
How POSApt compares
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Based on $20,000/mo card volume (software plus processing; hardware excluded).
Square
$320/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.6%
- Hardware
- From $65
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- $320/mo
Zeller
$280/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0/mo (POS Lite)
- Processing rate
- 1.4%
- Hardware
- Terminal $199
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both
- Est. monthly cost
- $280/mo
Tyro
$280/mo est.
- Software/mo
- $0-29/mo
- Processing rate
- 1.4%
- Hardware
- EFTPOS terminal (rental included)
- Contract
- Month-to-month (no lock-in)
- Industry
- Both (healthcare specialty)
- Est. monthly cost
- $280/mo
Common questions about POSApt
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
POSApt does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
POSApt does not require a lock-in contract for Australian merchants. You can switch providers at any time without an exit fee.
POSApt settlement times are not publicly listed.
POSApt AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
POSApt does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
POSApt is best suited to australian cafes, restaurants, and shops wanting local support. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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