SambaPOS
Restaurant POS systems
Hospitality software
Restaurant software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$49 per year
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- Accommodation and food services
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale
What is SambaPOS
SambaPOS is a point-of-sale (POS) software platform designed for restaurants, bars, and other food-and-beverage venues to manage order entry, table service, and payments. It is typically deployed on Windows-based terminals and can be configured for different service models such as quick service and full service. The product emphasizes configurable workflows (e.g., menus, pricing rules, and routing to kitchen printers) and supports multi-terminal setups for front-of-house operations.
Highly configurable POS workflows
SambaPOS provides extensive configuration options for menus, modifiers, pricing rules, and service flows. This can fit venues with complex ordering patterns (e.g., courses, split items, or multiple prep stations). The rules-based approach can reduce the need for custom development when adapting the POS to a specific operation.
Supports table-service operations
The product includes core restaurant POS functions such as table management, order routing, and kitchen printing. These capabilities support full-service environments where staff need to open tabs, transfer tables, and manage multiple checks. It is suitable for multi-terminal front-of-house setups where several staff members take orders concurrently.
On-premise deployment option
SambaPOS is commonly deployed on local Windows hardware, which can appeal to operators that prefer on-premise control. Local deployment can keep basic order-taking and printing workflows running even when internet connectivity is unreliable. This model can also align with businesses that already maintain in-house IT for their venue systems.
Windows-centric environment
SambaPOS is primarily associated with Windows-based installations, which can limit hardware flexibility compared with POS ecosystems built around dedicated mobile devices. Organizations standardizing on iOS/Android tablets may need additional planning or alternative devices. This can increase procurement and support complexity for multi-site rollouts.
Configuration can be complex
The same flexibility that enables customization can require more setup time and specialized knowledge. Smaller operators may need external help to implement advanced rules, printer routing, and reporting structures. Ongoing changes (menu updates, new service flows) can also require careful configuration management.
Ecosystem varies by region
Availability and depth of integrations (payments, delivery, loyalty, accounting) can depend on the local reseller/partner ecosystem and the venue’s geography. Businesses may need to validate compatibility with their preferred payment processors and third-party services before committing. This can be a constraint for operators seeking a tightly integrated, single-vendor stack.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Product | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| SambaPOS V5 Pro (core POS) | $339 one-time | Lifetime license; multiple terminal usage; Windows 10+ requirement. |
| SambaPOS Mobile Client (official page A) | $67 per year / per device | Mobile waiter ordering client — listed as "$67 charged annually per device" (requires SambaPOS V5 license). NOTE: another official page lists a different price ($49); see notes. |
| SambaPOS Mobile Client (official page B) | $49 (listed on alternate official landing page) | Alternate official landing page shows $49 (page lists "Buy Now 49$"). Site contains inconsistent pricing for this product. |
| SambaPOS GO Tablet | $67 per year | Customer-facing tablet menu; requires SambaPOS V5 license. |
| SambaPOS QR Menu | $49 per year | QR-based digital menu for unlimited tables/customers. |
| SambaPOS KDS (Kitchen Display System) | $69 per year / per device | KDS for iOS/Android/tablet; per-device annual fee listed on official product page. |
| SambaPOS Metrik – Basic | $77 per year | Mobile/online reporting: 1 restaurant, 1 user. |
| SambaPOS Metrik – Standard | $119 per year | Mobile/online reporting: 1 restaurant, 3 users. |
| SambaPOS Metrik – Premium | $179 per year | Mobile/online reporting: 1 restaurant, unlimited users. |
| GoOrder integration | $49 per month | Delivery marketplace aggregation (requires SambaPOS V5 license). |
| SambaPOS GO Kiosk | $337 per year | Self-service kiosk product — annual fee listed on official page. |
Notes:
- The SambaPOS website provides a downloadable fully-featured trial for a "full month" (one-month trial) via the Download page.
- Some product pages on the official site show inconsistent prices for the Mobile Client (both $67/year/device and $49 appear on different official pages). Where the site is inconsistent, both figures are listed above and should be verified with the vendor/store before purchase.
