Epos Now vs Zettle: Find a POS system that adapts to your business needs

Finding a POS system with everything you need to run your business can feel every bit as tough as actually running your business.

So you've narrowed your choices down to either Epos Now or Zettle. Here's why we think Epos Now zooms ahead of Zettle: its easy interface, amazing app options, and astounding affordability.

Zettle

Payment rates

Flat rates

Varies based on type of sale

Compatibility

iOS, Android, Windows

iOS, Android

Features

Offline mode

Yes

Native EPOS system

Yes

Open API

Yes

Staff role allocation

Yes

Online payments

Yes

PCI compliance

Yes

Competitive data on this page was collected as of 26 July 2023 and it is based on information found on Zettle.com. This information is subject to change or update without notice. Epos Now does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.

Businesses that already trust their operations with Epos Now’s point of sale system

Why businesses switch from Zettle to Epos Now

Epos Now retail and hospitality systems offer the adaptability to bring businesses the options they need:

Shape your sales process with secure payment processing and flexible software you can learn in just 15 minutes
Take control of trade with real-time stock management and detailed reporting that keeps you fully informed no matter where you are
Be ready to grow with multi-channel options, mobile hardware, multi-store management capability, and scalable tech solutions

The Epos Now Complete Solution includes a terminal, a built-in printer, card payments, a cash drawer, and award-winning POS software.

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Easy access

Our cloud-based operating system gives you access to your POS software from anywhere with an internet connection.

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Easy payments integration

We maintain a suite of third and first-party integrations, including loyalty programs and accounting software.

Industry expertise

With over a decade of experience in the POS marketplace, Epos Now is perfectly positioned to provide you with exceptional services.

Benefits of Epos Now vs Zettle in customer support

When it comes to providing the extra hand when you need help, Epos Now provides more choice that helps you find a support experience that suits you:

Epos Now tech support can come over the phone, via LiveChat, through written guides and webinars, as well as paid on-site installation options
Over-the-phone support is available 24/7 for essential help, keeping your business fully protected
With 15,000 more Trustpilot reviews, Epos Now's 4.5* rating to Zettle's 2.9* shows Epos Now's customer support is on a whole other level

Advantages of Epos Now vs Zettle POS systems

Epos Now's aim has always been to provide a fully integrated system, an all-in-one solution businesses can use for a simpler experience even as their operations become more complex.

Zettle began as a payment processor and has only developed certain parts of its POS solution, relying more on third-party integrations for key features such as payroll. The product editing and sales data accessible from the sales processing software also create potential data security issues for businesses on its platform.

Epos Now's detailed reports and easy customer management and employee management are other ways the point of sale system helps businesses on their platform.

More industry-specific benefits of Epos Now vs Zettle

Smart inventory management

Epos Now's robust inventory features make tracking complex inventory quicker and easier, whether you run a convenience store or multiple full service restaurants.

Full stock tracking capabilities

Track stock by item, weight, solid and liquid measures, at multiple locations, then transfer, update in real-time as you trade, and complete stock checks with ease, taking delivery in moments with automated purchase orders.

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Enjoy a simplified ordering and delivery system

Competing on every front means selling online, offering delivery, and Click&Collect. Streamline operations even as you expand with simple multichannel integrations.

Track tabs and tables error-free

Epos Now software takes 15 minutes to learn, making it easy to increase efficiency and reduce errors and wastage when managing tabs and tables in a hospitality business.

Control effectively numerous venues

Whether you're expanding to your second or your seventieth location, expanding and managing a multi-site venture is a breeze, thanks to site-specific inventory, staff and reports, and company-wide control through simple location groups.

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Hear what customers say about our system

"We looked at Square; we looked at Clover, and the one we chose was Epos Now because of the cost."

Joyce Stauffer

Cowpens Coffee and Creamery, Cowpens, South Carolina

Industry

Cafe

Joined Epos Now

2022

FAQ about switching from Zettle to Epos Now

Want to know more about Epos Now products? Get in touch with our team of experts or take a look a our frequently asked questions.

How easy is it to switch from Zettle POS to Epos Now?

Switching over to Epos Now isn't complicated. You can load your products, inventory, and business data onto your new till system through spreadsheets and immediately begin expanding your system with apps, card readers, and specialist hardware designed to improve profitability and offer you a truly all-in-one package.

How do I get started with Epos Now?

You can get started with Epos Now right now by reaching out to Epos Now support and sales by filling out a quick form below. A member of our team will then walk you through one of our free demos, confirming that we're the POS provider for you.

Once you sign up, you can start work immediately. Log in to your account through a web browser or our downloadable POS app, add your data, and learn how the system works through our handy resources in the Support Center. But don't panic if you're ever in doubt about how to move forward. We assign all new users an implementation agent to provide personalized assistance during set up!

What is the biggest difference in processing fees between Zettle and Epos Now?

Epos Now Payments provides access to all the payment options your business needs, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. It also offers a variety of hardware options, including mobile point of sale (POS).

The processing fees Epos Now charges are competitive within the credit and debit card payment market, with a small transaction percentage and standard device rental charge. Epos Now Payments also offers free refunds for your customers, helping you improve all customer experience, next-day payment as standard (excluding weekends and bank holidays), with faster payments available, should you need them.

With thousands of businesses relying on Epos Now Payments, it's clear the Epos Now Payment systems pricing is competitive when compared with Zettle plans.

Does Epos Now offer as many payment terminal options as Zettle?

Epos Now has three card machines that integrate perfectly with the point of sale software. These are the Pro+ all-in-one mobile POS and payments, the lightweight Air portable card machine, and the counter-based Link.

Zettle has two payment devices compared to Epos Now's three, offering fewer options to its customers despite spending more time offering in-house payments.

Is it Zettle or iZettle?

The name is Zettle; however, you may still hear some people referring to the company and its products as iZettle, as this was their former name. The name was changed in February 2021 to remove the "i."

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Epos Now vs Zettle: Find a POS system that adapts to your business needs