We live in a world which is completely dependent on technology and its usage. Gone are the days when we had to pay cash for all kinds of services or purchases; all that we need to do now is to swipe our debit cards at the shops or retailers and the amount is instantly debited from our bank accounts; these transactions are either accepted or declined instantly.
Thus, it is also very important for retailers or shop owners to be at par with the times and have a good POS machine with a good POS software installed in their shops so that the customers can avail the facility of paying bills through cards. If they fail to do so, then the customers will probably abundant them for other stores which provide this facility.
If you Google “point of sale software” or “point of sale system” you will find that there are a lot of companies that develop these specialized systems. However, most of these systems are very expensive and require you to pay a good amount of money for the purpose of getting the licence for the software.
That is why the best alternative is to opt for “open source” POS software as they are not so expensive and allow you to make changes in them to meet your customised requirements, with the help of the source code. They are a big advantage for SMEs, which do not have large amounts of money to invest in these point of sale software. Another advantage of such open source software is that when any new updates are developed, they are available on the internet for free download.
Here are two of the best options for point of sale software that I found, I hope you find them useful:
OpenBravo POS
Undoubtedly one of the best tools available that works wonders because it not only functions as a POS (Point Of Sale) but can also be easily integrated with OpenBravo ERP. This system has a wide range of functions including: sales, refunds, daily reports, cash management, warehouse management, etc. Moreover, the system is configured to work with touch screens.
ERP Business Suite
Like the name suggests, it is regarded as a complete business solution and so this POS system can be used at most retailers or shops. Like OpenBravo, this also works with touch screens. This system has a wealth of information on the network, which facilitates its installation and management; you can also find a lot of help videos as well as articles explaining various aspects of troubleshooting or maintaining it.
Both these POS software are designed to be compatible with touch screens and also offer extensive customizability. They are suitable for a lot of shops and retail businesses and they can be configured for any POS system. Apart from this, you also get access to forums where all your queries and questions about the software are answered by the developers themselves. Thus, you will not have to wait a long time, for a solution to any technical glitches that the systems might encounter.