The Epos Now alternative, line by line.
Both systems will run a shop. The difference is what you can find out before you speak to anyone, and how much of it is included in the price.
Looking for an Epos Now alternative
A line-by-line comparison of the two till systems on card rate, published pricing, what is included, Booker price files and contract terms — with every figure sourced and dated.
| epos-365EVERY PRICE PUBLISHED | Epos NowAS PUBLISHED BY THEM, 6 SEPT 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Software, per tillExcluding VAT | £59 a monthNo minimum term published yet | £54 a monthOn a 12-month subscription |
| Complete hardware bundleTerminal, scanner, drawer, printer | £399With our card processing. £899 without | From £299Was £849, per their pricing page |
| Card rate published as a numberThe charge you actually pay on every sale | 1% flatPublished on this site | ✗A flat rate is referenced, the percentage is not published |
| Booker price file for symbol storesPremier, Londis, Budgens, Family Shopper | ✓Prices, promotions and new lines arrive overnight | ✗Not advertised |
| Everything in one feeCloud, updates, maintenance, support | ✓No add-on modules | —Add-on costs reported |
| On-site visits included | ✓No call-out charge | —Not published |
| Built for UK convenience retailAge checks, scratchcards, weighed lines, multiple shift ends | ✓The trade the system was built in, and still the one we know best | —General purpose, retail and hospitality |
Epos Now figures are taken from eposnow.com/uk/pricing/ and eposnow.com/uk/pos-comparisons/, both checked on 6 September 2026, and are quoted as published there. Prices change and promotions run — check theirs before you decide, as you should check ours. Everything in the epos-365 column is on our own pricing page.
Where they beat us
Their headline numbers are lower than ours: £54 a month against our £59, and hardware from £299 against our £399. We are not going to pretend otherwise.
Two things to weigh against that. Theirs is a 12-month subscription; ours is not sold on a minimum term. And for a shop taking £12,000 a month on card, the card rate moves far more money than £5 a month does — ours is 1%, published, and theirs is not a number you can find. Ask them for it in writing before you compare anything else.
Already on a better rate? Tell us and we will say so.
FIGURES AS PUBLISHED BY THEM, 6 SEPT 2026, SEPTEMBER 2026. EPOS NOW IS A TRADE MARK OF ITS OWNER AND IS NAMED HERE FOR COMPARISON ONLY.
SOURCES ON FILE FROM INDEPENDENT UK EPOS REVIEW PUBLICATIONS AND VENDOR WEBSITES. FULL REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Eight questions to ask anyone
Ask us and ask them. Any supplier worth signing with will answer in writing.
How long is the minimum term?
Software and hardware are often on different clocks. Ask for both, in months, in writing.
Does it auto-renew, and what notice do I give?
A short notice window on an annual renewal is easy to miss. Diarise it the day you sign.
What does it cost to leave early?
Get the exact formula, not “a fee may apply”.
What is the true year-one cost?
Hardware plus twelve months of licence plus support plus card fees.
What are the card rates on my card mix?
A flat rate quoted on debit means little if you take a lot of Amex or commercial cards.
Is anything billed on top of the licence?
Cloud, maintenance, updates, support and call-outs are the usual extras. Ask what is inside the fee.
What happens when the internet drops?
Ask what the till can still do at eight on a Saturday with no broadband.
Can I export my own data?
Your sales history is your asset. Check you can take it with you.
Send us your current contract
We will read it, tell you what you are actually on, and quote against it. If you are better off staying, we will say so.