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Checklists, costs and language tips, with sources and dates. No fluff, no fake stats.
A 10-point checklist for choosing a POS system for a small business, from trade features and payment processing to languages, tax and switching costs.
October 17, 2026 · 3 min read · SmartPOS editorial team
What a small business really pays per month for a POS, a website and a CRM bought separately, versus one bundle, in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan.
October 17, 2026 · 2 min read · SmartPOS editorial team
Why running your POS interface and receipts in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese or Korean cuts training time and mistakes, and what to check before you buy.
October 17, 2026 · 2 min read · SmartPOS editorial team
Checklists and comparisons for choosing a POS system, written for owners who decide alone.
What POS, websites and marketing tools really cost per month, in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan.
Running a shop in Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Vietnamese, Chinese or Korean, at the counter and on the receipt.
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Restaurant EditionTable service, courses, kitchen tickets and tips on one screen. from $39AED 139Rs 3,999 
Cafe EditionTwo-tap orders, every milk and shot as a modifier, and loyalty that brings them back. from $29AED 99Rs 2,999 
Bakery EditionPre-orders and custom cakes with deposits, plus items sold by weight. from $29AED 99Rs 2,999 
Diner & Multi-Location EditionOne menu across every location, with central reporting. from $45AED 159Rs 4,499 
Food Truck EditionSell through bad signal, take cards on a mobile reader, post where you are. from $25AED 89Rs 2,499 
Grocery & Market EditionScales, PLU codes, SNAP/EBT through your processor, and a 5,000-item import. from $45AED 159Rs 4,499 
Convenience Store EditionFast scanning, age checks, and room for lottery and fuel. from $39AED 139Rs 3,999 
Bottle Shop EditionID checks, case discounts and state rules handled at the counter. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
Boutique EditionSizes and colours as one product, and your catalogue online automatically. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
General Retail EditionInventory, barcode labels and multi-store stock for any shop. from $29AED 99Rs 2,999 
Hardware Store EditionTens of thousands of SKUs and contractor accounts on credit. from $45AED 159Rs 4,499 
Jewelry EditionSerialised pieces, repairs and layaway. from $49AED 169Rs 4,999 
Spa & Nail Salon EditionPackages, memberships and technician commission without the notebook. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
Hair Salon EditionAppointments, stylist commission and retail on one ticket. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
Barbershop EditionA walk-in queue, chair rental and tips that land with the right barber. from $25AED 89Rs 2,499 
Pet Store EditionRepeat orders on autopilot and grooming on the same system. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
Auto Repair EditionWork orders with parts and labour, VIN on every job. from $49AED 169Rs 4,999 
Car Wash EditionUnlimited wash memberships, and works with license-plate cameras. from $49AED 169Rs 4,999 
Gym & Studio EditionMemberships, class packs and check-in at the front desk. from $45AED 159Rs 4,499 
Florist EditionDelivery scheduling, card messages and wire orders. from $35AED 119Rs 3,499 
