Best POS software in 2026: 8 POS and billing apps compared
Quick answer
There is no single best POS for everyone — it depends on your country and what you need:
- Best all-in-one POS that works offline on every device: MC-POS Cloud — POS, accounting, HR, online store and ZATCA / UAE VAT e-invoicing, from $36 a year for 2 users.
- Best free POS for one small shop: Loyverse or Zobaze.
- Best if you are in the USA, UK, Canada or Australia and want payments built in: Square.
- Best if you already use Zoho apps: Zoho POS.
- Best for Indian GST filing and e-way bills: Vyapar or myBillBook.
- Best for sending invoices and estimates to clients: Moon Invoice.
Side-by-side comparison
| MC-POS Cloud | Loyverse | Square | Zoho POS | Vyapar | myBillBook | Zobaze | Moon Invoice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; paid from $36/year for 2 users | Free; add-ons from $5/month | Free + card fees; Plus $49/location/month | Free; paid from AED 39/month | Free mobile; desktop ~₹3,399/year | ₹3,490/year | Free; Premium in app | 7-day trial; from ~$5/month |
| Apps | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, web | iOS, Android, web back office | iPad, iPhone, Android | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Mobile, Windows | Android, iOS, web, desktop | Android | Android, iOS, macOS, Windows |
| Works offline | Yes, fully | Yes (no refunds offline) | Card payments with limits | Standard plan and up | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Some features |
| Accounting built in | Yes | Via integrations | Via integrations | Zoho Books (separate) | Yes | Yes | Reports only | Enterprise plan |
| E-invoicing | ZATCA, UAE VAT | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | India GST e-invoice | India, on Pro Max | Not listed | Not listed |
| Restaurant (tables, KOT) | Yes | Open tickets, kitchen display | Restaurant plans | Retail focus | No | No | Not listed | Not listed |
| Countries | Worldwide | Worldwide | 8 countries | Many | India | India | Many | Many |
How we compared
We looked at what a shop or restaurant owner actually asks: What does it cost? Does it run on my devices? Will billing stop when the internet drops? Do I need a separate accounting app? Does it do e-invoicing in my country? Every competitor fact comes from the vendor's own pricing or help pages, listed under Sources. We make MC-POS, so we also say where others are the better pick.
MC-POS Cloud — best all-in-one, offline on every device
POS billing, inventory, purchases, full accounting, HR, loyalty, an online store and AI insights in one system. Native apps for Android, iOS, Windows and macOS keep billing with no internet. Saudi ZATCA and UAE VAT e-invoicing are built in, and a Restaurant plan adds tables, KOT and QR ordering. Our POS apps have 380,000+ downloads and a 4.5-star average rating. See MC-POS Cloud · Pricing
Loyverse — best free POS for one small shop
Free POS on phones and tablets with loyalty built in. Inventory, staff and sales-history features are paid add-ons per store or per employee each month. MC-POS vs Loyverse
Square — best with built-in payments, in 8 countries
POS and card payments from one company in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, France and Spain. You pay a fee on every card sale; Plus is $49 per location per month. MC-POS vs Square
Zoho POS — best if you already use Zoho
A retail POS that connects to Zoho Books, Zoho Commerce and other Zoho apps. Plans cap registers, users and stores. MC-POS vs Zoho POS
Vyapar and myBillBook — best for Indian GST billing
Both are built for Indian GST invoicing, reports and accounts. Vyapar has a free mobile app and desktop plans from about ₹3,399 a year; myBillBook starts at ₹3,490 a year, with POS billing in its Pro Max plan. MC-POS vs Vyapar · MC-POS vs myBillBook
Moon Invoice — best for client invoices and estimates
An invoicing app for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows with estimates, receipts, online payment links and a client portal. POS is sold as separate plans. MC-POS vs Moon Invoice
Zobaze POS — simple free phone billing
An Android billing app with offline sales. The free plan allows up to 100 items and 14 days of receipts. MC-POS vs Zobaze
Frequently asked questions
What is the best POS software in 2026?
It depends on your needs. MC-POS Cloud is the best all-in-one choice that works offline on every device and includes accounting and ZATCA / UAE VAT e-invoicing. Loyverse and Zobaze suit very small shops, Square suits businesses in its 8 countries that want payments built in, and Vyapar or myBillBook suit Indian GST billing.
What is the best POS for UAE and Saudi Arabia?
MC-POS Cloud has Saudi ZATCA and UAE VAT e-invoicing built in, bills offline and runs on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. Square is not available in the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
What is the best free POS app?
Loyverse, Zobaze and MC-POS can all be started free. Loyverse charges for add-ons, Zobaze limits the free plan to 100 items, and MC-POS paid plans start at $36 a year for 2 users.
Which POS works best without internet?
MC-POS Cloud bills fully offline on every device, including returns and customers, and syncs later. Loyverse and Zobaze also sell offline, with some limits.
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