Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to StagePOS – Free cloud POS with no hardware lock-in
Hi HN, I built StagePOS, a cloud POS system that's completely free with no monthly fees. The Problem: Small businesses pay $50-200/month for basic POS functionality, often locked into expensive proprietary hardware. The Solution: - 100% free software - Works with any ESC/POS thermal printer - Stripe Terminal integration at standard rates (2.7% + $0.05) + platform fee ($0.05) = total(2.7% +$0.10) - Cash payments = zero fees - Cloud-based with real-time sync - Built with React + Node.js Features: - Multi-business types (Restaurant, Bar, Karaoke, Retail) - Remote order support -…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Square Register▲487A fully integrated point of sale (POS) system 💰
2017 · squareup.com · its alternatives →
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NexPOS▲1Free cloud-based POS system for retail and restaurants
Jan 2026 · stacknex.io · its alternatives →
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Take orders as waiter or allow self-ordering by your guests at the same time. Process orders and keep your guests informed about the order status in real time. Use your own mobile devices.
2020 · flexiblepos.com · its alternatives →
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OpenShip▲154Open source PaaS on your server or in the cloud. No lock in.
Aug 2026 · openship.io · its alternatives →
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RoyalPOS▲63Point of sale system for restaurants & retail stores
2021 · royalpos.in · its alternatives →
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Hi guys, I've spent the last 18 months building a restaurant POS app that can run completely and reliably on iOS. Along the way, we've really pushed the devices to their limits and have something special that doesn't rely on the cloud for service, doesn't copy old and crappy "100 buttons on a screen" POS interfaces, and is still just as efficient and much more usable. Combining Bonjour (Apple's implementation of zeroconf) with the excellent Cocoa APIs also made it a relatively magical experience - you can literally watch on an iPad as a waiter takes an order on a iPod connected to the iPad.…
2011 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hi Hacker News, Early last year I decided to build a web based POS solution. A charity I was working with at the time tasked me with finding a affordable POS solution. The system had to support multiple locations at a reasonable price. Unfortunately I was unable to find any software that fit and so after an initial proof of concept, the project was born. I aimed at using the latest technologies used in the browser and had fun working with them (localstorage, websockets, etc), as well as some very tricky but gratifying problem solving. About a year and a half later I feel WallacePOS is ready…
2015 · its alternatives →
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Cloud POS for retail & hospitality — web, Android & iOS
Jun 2026 · app.velocity-pos.workers.dev · its alternatives →
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A intuitive point-of-sale built for today’s business owners
Dec 2025 · timberpos.app · its alternatives →
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A fully integrated point of sale (POS) system 💰
2018 · squareup.com · its alternatives →
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No Apps. No POS Hardware. Just Instant Counter Billing.
Jul 2026 · thermalexpress.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Web based point of sale(pos) application using laravel
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A fast, offline-ready POS system for hotels and small shops.
Jul 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Simple offline POS for small businesses — no subscription
Aug 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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All in one point of sale for your business
2023 · its alternatives →
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