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POSApt

Australian-built POS for hospitality and retail, free plan plus 1.6% or a flat monthly fee.

Best for

Australian cafes, restaurants, and shops wanting local support.

Software/mo
$0-298/mo
Processing
1.6% (free plan)
Hardware
From $770 (dual screen)
Contract
Month-to-month (no lock-in)
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Pricing breakdown

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In-person payments

EFTPOS terminal and tap-to-pay transactions.

Hardware cost
From $770 (dual screen)
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)

How POSApt compares

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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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POSApt

$320/mo est.

Software/mo
$0-298/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
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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
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Zeller

$280/mo est.

Software/mo
$0/mo (POS Lite)
Processing rate
1.4%
Hardware
Terminal $99
Contract
Month-to-month (no lock-in)
Industry
Both
Est. monthly cost
$280/mo

Common questions about POSApt for pos systems

The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.

  • POSApt offers a free plan and paid plans up to approximately $0-298/mo. The free plan is available for businesses that are comfortable with a transaction-based fee instead.

  • The free POSApt software plan charges 1.6% (free plan) per transaction via integrated payments. Paid flat-fee plans apply a lower effective rate for higher-volume operators.

  • No. POSApt requires an active internet connection to operate. This is a consideration for venues in areas with unreliable connectivity.

  • POSApt's dual-screen hardware starts from From $770 (dual screen). Software setup and training are provided free of charge.

  • Yes. POSApt covers both hospitality (table management, kitchen display integration) and retail use cases from a single platform. It is Australian-built and supported.

  • No. POSApt is month-to-month with no lock-in contract, giving operators flexibility to change plans or cancel at any time.

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 quoted separately
  • Newer and less established than larger rivals
  • Some features quote-only

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

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 flat monthly plan; retail runs on a flat monthly plan. Hardware is quoted 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.

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