ready2order
Retail POS systems
POS software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is ready2order
ready2order is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed for small and midsize merchants such as restaurants, cafés, and retail shops. It supports order taking, checkout, and day-to-day store operations through POS apps and related back-office tools. The product is commonly deployed on tablets with compatible peripherals and can be paired with integrated payment processing depending on country and setup. It focuses on providing an all-in-one POS workflow for German-speaking and nearby European markets.
Cloud POS and back office
ready2order combines front-of-house checkout with back-office functions such as product management and reporting. This supports multi-device usage and reduces reliance on a single on-premise terminal. Cloud administration can simplify updates and configuration across locations. It fits businesses that want a single POS system rather than separate tools for checkout and reporting.
Hospitality-oriented workflows
The product supports common hospitality scenarios such as table service and fast-paced order entry. This makes it suitable for cafés, bars, and restaurants that need more than basic retail scanning. Operational features are oriented around daily service rather than only inventory-centric retail. It can reduce the need for add-ons for core restaurant POS tasks.
Peripheral and payment support
ready2order is designed to work with typical POS peripherals (e.g., receipt printers, cash drawers) and can be used with card payment options depending on region. This helps merchants assemble a complete checkout station without custom development. Hardware compatibility is important for businesses migrating from legacy tills. Regional payment and fiscal requirements are a common focus for POS buyers in Europe.
Regionally concentrated offering
ready2order’s strongest footprint and support are in specific European markets, which can limit suitability for global rollouts. Businesses operating across many countries may need broader language, tax, and payment coverage. Availability of local integrations and payment options can vary by country. This can increase evaluation effort for multi-national deployments.
Ecosystem depth may vary
Compared with POS platforms that emphasize large third-party app marketplaces, ready2order may offer fewer prebuilt integrations depending on the target system (e.g., accounting, eCommerce, loyalty). If a business relies on niche integrations, it may require custom workarounds or middleware. Integration availability can be a deciding factor for retailers with complex stacks. Buyers should validate required connectors before committing.
Advanced enterprise needs
Larger retailers may require advanced capabilities such as complex merchandising hierarchies, sophisticated inventory planning, or highly customized reporting. Some of these requirements are typically addressed by enterprise retail suites rather than SMB-focused POS products. As store counts grow, governance, role-based controls, and audit needs often become more stringent. Organizations should confirm scalability and administrative controls for multi-site operations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| POS License | €35.90 per device/month (monthly); €430.80 per device/year (annual, paid in advance) | All basic POS functions, quick setup, free support, for iOS/Android/Windows/macOS, 100% tax compliant. One-time POS activation fee: €99. All prices exclude VAT. |
| Gastro Package (add-on) | €23.90 per month; €286.80 per year (annual, paid in advance) | Table plan and management, wireless ordering to kitchen/bar, side dishes, separate bills, happy hour & takeaway. |
| Cashbook (Kassenbuch) (add-on) | €13.90 per month; €166.80 per year (annual, paid in advance) | Integrated cashbook, records income & expenses, 100% tax-compliant, data export for tax consulting. |
| Digital Receipt (add-on) | €7.90 per month; €94.80 per year (annual, paid in advance) | Send receipts via QR code to customers' phones; optional printing; saves paper; tax-compliant. |
| TSE Package (add-on) | €15.90 per month; €190.80 per year (annual, paid in advance) | Cloud TSE (no hardware), unlimited devices, unlimited storage, legally compliant via updates. |
| Certificate 'Signaturpflicht' | €144.00 per year | Unlimited signatures per year; no additional hardware required. |
| Starter Package (service) | Included (free) | Basic instructions, help center resources, free support (included with order). |
| Online Compact Training (service) | €199.00 one-time | Quick online training (~60 minutes). |
| Online Full Setup (service) | €349.00 one-time | Setup & configuration for 1-2 devices, printer/admin setup (~90 minutes). |
Seller details
ready2order GmbH
Vienna, Austria
2014
Private
https://www.ready2order.com/
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