Poster POS
Restaurant POS systems
Hospitality software
Restaurant software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$26 per month
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- Accommodation and food services
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Retail and wholesale
What is Poster POS
Poster POS is a cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food-and-beverage venues. It supports order taking, table service workflows, menu and modifier management, and basic back-office functions such as inventory and sales reporting. The product commonly runs on iPad and can operate with a local offline mode that syncs when connectivity returns. It is typically deployed by small to mid-sized hospitality operators that want a POS with built-in operational tools and optional add-ons for online ordering and integrations.
Restaurant-focused POS workflows
Poster POS includes table management, coursing/modifiers, and kitchen printing/display workflows that align with common restaurant operations. These features reduce reliance on generic retail POS configurations for dine-in service. The system also supports multiple service formats (e.g., counter service and table service) within the same venue setup.
Cloud reporting and back office
The product provides cloud-based dashboards and reports for sales, staff performance, and product mix. It also includes inventory and ingredient-level tracking features that can support basic food cost control. Centralized configuration helps multi-device setups stay consistent across terminals.
Offline-capable iPad operation
Poster POS is commonly deployed on iPad, which can lower hardware complexity for smaller venues. It supports offline operation for core selling functions when the internet is unavailable, then syncs data afterward. This can reduce downtime risk compared with systems that require continuous connectivity.
Payments depend on region
Payment processing options and supported acquiring partners vary by country and deployment model. This can complicate standardization for operators with locations in multiple regions. Some businesses may need to use separate payment providers or additional integration work depending on local availability.
Advanced enterprise features limited
Larger restaurant groups may find gaps in advanced needs such as complex franchise controls, highly customized reporting, or deep enterprise integrations. Capabilities like sophisticated loyalty, marketing automation, or multi-brand governance may require add-ons or third-party tools. Fit can vary significantly based on the complexity of the operation.
Integration ecosystem varies
While Poster POS supports integrations, the breadth and maturity of the ecosystem can differ by market and use case. Some integrations may not be available in all countries or may require a middleware approach. Businesses should validate specific integrations (delivery marketplaces, accounting, payroll, reservations) during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mini | $26 per month (annual) | POS app (iOS/Android/Windows/Mac), Menu management, Inventory management (auto/manual deductions), Inventory checks, Sales reports, Loyalty programs, QR menu & reviews, P&L report, 24/7 chat support. Includes 1 POS/register. |
| Business | $44 per month (annual) | All Mini features plus dish modifiers, promotions, delivery management, payroll calculation, 24/7 phone support, mobile waiter app, Kitchen Display System (KDS). |
| Pro | $62 per month (annual) | All Business features plus table reservations, backdated menu edits, butchery management, advanced access control, premium support. |
| Enterprise / Chains | Custom pricing | For businesses with >1500 dishes or restaurant chains — individual/negotiated pricing; contact sales. |
Additional official add-ons (vendor site): Additional POS register — $19/month; Mobile waiter: 3 mobile waiters $27/month (additional mobile waiter $9/month); Poster QR — $7/month; Poster Site (website for delivery/takeout) — $19/month; Poster Connect shared customer DB — $5/month per account; Poster Boss mobile owner app — free with Poster subscription. All pricing and add-on amounts taken from the vendor's official pricing page (annual billing shown).
Seller details
Poster
Limassol, Cyprus
2014
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