Compare EPOS systems from top UK providers and get quotes tailored to your needs
Expert tips for choosing the right EPOS supplier
Here are four factors to consider to pick the EPOS system that’s right for you:
- Size of business: Do you need a full EPOS system or will a few select components work?
- Hardware and software: Would you prefer a traditional till-style system or a portable tablet point of sale solution?
- Industry: Do you need a system tailored to a specific sector such as retail, hospitality or beauty?
- Budget: Do you want to buy an EPOS system outright or does renting (weekly payments) or leasing (monthly payments) make more sense?
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The 5 Best EPOS Suppliers in the UK
There are plenty of EPOS providers to choose from, but of the 32 we reviewed here are the five best: Epos Now, First Data, Lightspeed, iZettle EPOS, TouchBistro.
Here is a list of the best epos system providers in the UK:
- 01 | EPOS Now
- 02 | First Data
- 03 | Lightspeed
- 04 | iZettle Pro EPOS
- 05 | Touchbistro
Best EPOS system UK: EPOS Now
EPOS Now is an industry-leading provider of traditional till style hardware and EPOS software. The company specialises in point of sale solutions for the retail and hospitality sectors and offers powerful software with industry-specific features. A one-stop-shop for all things EPOS, EPOS Now can provide everything you need to get started — cash drawers, receipt printers, touchscreens, scanners, they do the lot. That’s why we think theirs is the best EPOS system UK businesses can buy.
Pros:
- The UK’s largest EPOS supplier
- 5 star rating on Trustpilot
- Transparent pricing
- Integrated with mobile ordering platform, Ordoo
Cons:
- Lots of add-ons can push the base price up
| Countertop EPOS: | ✔ |
| Tablet EPOS: | ✔ |
| Custom EPOS software: | ✔ |
| Reporting and analytics: | ✔ |
First Data Merchant Solutions
First Data is a major player in the card payment industry. And now, as well as offering merchant accounts, the company has partnered with Clover to offer the award winning Clover Station EPOS system, too. And boy is it beautiful! But this till is more than just a pretty face. With fully customisable software and easy integration with the Clover Mini portable payment device, the Clover Station can be tailored to all types of businesses, large and small.
Pros:
- Sleek and powerful Clover EPOS system
- Also provides merchant accounts
- Flexible price plans
Cons:
- No 24/7 support
| Countertop EPOS: | ✔ |
| Tablet EPOS: | ✔ |
| Custom EPOS software: | ✔ |
| Reporting and analytics: | ✔ |
Lightspeed
Lightspeed has long been at the forefront of tablet-based EPOS solutions. Renowned for its rich functionality and intuitive layout, the company’s fully customisable EPOS software is compatible with both iPads and Windows tablet devices. While Lightspeed specialise in retail and restaurant EPOS solutions, they also offer an excellent ecommerce package to unify your in-store and online sales efforts.
Pros:
- Fully customisable software
- Intuitive layout
- Free trial
Cons:
- Hardware must be bought separately
| Countertop EPOS: | ✗ |
| Tablet EPOS: | ✗ |
| Custom EPOS software: | ✔ |
| Reporting and analytics: | ✔ |
iZettle Pro EPOS
iZettle began life as IntelligentPos in 2011. The company set out to take the EPOS industry by storm with its forward-thinking technology and low prices. In 2016, IntelligentPos was acquired by iZettle, and this newly formed power-couple are set to revolutionise the way small businesses view EPOS. iZettle EPOS supports mobile ordering, has an intuitive iPhone app and its back-office reporting is powerful. You couldn’t ask for more from an EPOS supplier.
Pros:
- Fully mobile EPOS system
- Free software trial
- Easy integration with iZettle card reader
Cons:
- Not compatible with Android devices
| Countertop EPOS: | ✗ |
| Tablet EPOS: | ✔ |
| Custom EPOS software: | ✔ |
| Reporting and analytics: | ✔ |
Touchbistro
TouchBistro is a dedicated iPad EPOS app for restaurants. It’s cloud-based, which means all the important information is stored securely online and you can access the back office reporting and analytics functions from anywhere, at any time. With packages tailored to suit all types of eateries, from full-service restaurants to food trucks, TouchBistro is a flexible EPOS solution that will help keep your customers hungry for more.
Pros:
- Extreme tailoring to hospitality businesses
- Excellent customisation options
- 24/7 support
Cons:
- Slow response time to customer service calls
| Countertop EPOS: | ✗ |
| Tablet EPOS: | ✔ |
| Custom EPOS software: | ✔ |
| Reporting and analytics: | ✔ |
EPOS Suppliers UK — the best of the rest
While the five suppliers listed above came out on top in our reviews, there are a whole host of EPOS suppliers in the UK for you to choose from. Below are 27 which are also worth considering. You can read more about each by clicking on the link.
Top UK EPOS suppliers:
| Accupos | Excell | Semicron |
| Bransom | Goodtill | Sharp |
| Casio | IBM | ShopKeep |
| Cess | Honeywell | The EPOS Company |
| Clover | Nobly | Toshiba |
| Elo | RMS | Uniwell |
| ePad | Sage | Vecsoft |
| Erply | Sam4S | WorldPay |
| Epson | Samsung | Zebra |
Next steps: finding the best EPOS system for your business
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