Hike POS
Retail POS systems
POS software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$59.00 per month
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- Retail and wholesale
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Education and training
What is Hike POS
Hike POS is a cloud-based retail point-of-sale system used to run in-store checkout, manage products and inventory, and track customers and sales performance. It targets small to mid-sized retailers that need multi-store support and centralized reporting. The product typically runs on iPad and web, and it supports integrations for payments, accounting, and ecommerce to connect store operations with back-office workflows.
Retail-focused inventory tools
Hike POS includes core retail inventory capabilities such as product variants, stock adjustments, purchase orders, and supplier management. It supports inventory tracking across locations, which helps retailers manage replenishment and transfers. These functions align with common requirements for specialty retail and multi-store operations.
Multi-store and user controls
The platform supports multiple outlets with centralized management of products, pricing, and reporting. Role-based permissions help control access for cashiers, managers, and administrators. This structure fits retailers that need consistent operations across stores while maintaining basic governance.
Integrations for retail workflows
Hike POS offers integrations commonly needed in retail environments, such as accounting and ecommerce connections, to reduce duplicate data entry. Integration options can help synchronize sales, inventory, and customer data between systems. This is useful for retailers that operate both physical and online channels or that rely on external back-office tools.
Ecosystem depth varies
Compared with some POS platforms that have very large app marketplaces, Hike POS may offer fewer third-party extensions depending on region and use case. This can limit options for niche industry add-ons or specialized loyalty/marketing stacks. Buyers often need to validate required integrations early in the selection process.
Advanced enterprise features limited
Hike POS is primarily positioned for small and mid-sized retail, so complex enterprise needs may require workarounds. Examples can include highly customized promotions, advanced merchandising, or deep omnichannel order management. Organizations with complex retail operations may need additional systems or a different POS tier.
Hardware and payments dependency
Supported payment processors and hardware options can vary by country and deployment model. Retailers may need to align on compatible receipt printers, barcode scanners, and card readers before rollout. This can add planning effort for multi-site deployments or for businesses with existing hardware standards.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $59.00 per month (starting price for 1 outlet) | Outlets: 1; Registers: 1+; Unlimited products, users, customers, turnover; Secure cloud backup; Sell on PC/Mac and Hike iPad & Android app; Includes 1 register by default. (Official site states plans start from $59/month for one outlet.) |
| Plus | Not publicly listed on-site (price varies by region/locations; use pricing selector or My Account to view exact cost) | Outlets: 1+; Registers: 1+; API access; Advanced user permissions & custom roles; Loyalty; Multi-outlet features; Additional integrations and analytics vs Essential. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales / Get a quote) | Suitable for large/franchise businesses; Premium API access; Dedicated account manager; Customised onboarding and bespoke customisations. |
Notes:
- Additional registers incur an extra fee (official site documents an additional register fee of $39/month).
- Hike provides a 14-day free trial (no credit card required) and no setup fees.
- Many plan-specific numeric prices are surfaced in the interactive pricing calculator on Hike’s pricing page (values depend on selected region, number of locations and registers).
Seller details
Hike Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
2013
Private
https://hikeup.com/
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