This week's comparison is based on BizSwoop's Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce, another leading WooCommerce point of sale system. We tested it, and we're telling you how it measures up to Oliver POS. If you missed last week's comparison of Oliver POS vs. YITH POS, you can read it here!
Installation Process
Pros
Installation is a piece of cake! Install, Activate, and Launch Oliver POS and start selling.
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Installation simply requires installing and activating the plugin.
Cons
Launching your POS station can be a little confusing.
The Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce proved to be a little bit tricky to launch. While it’s easy to install, viewing the register was a little bit complicated. To start using your POS, you must first add a new register; you cannot view any of the default POS stations until you do this.
Interface
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Simple layout
Products displayed neatly in tile form
Has customizable tabs to organize product tiles based on product, category, etc.
Easy to return to WooCommerce through sidebar menu
Customizable discounts and coupons
Allows you to fix price in POS
Allows you to add products directly on register
Available on multiple devices and browsers
Has built-in support ticket form
Has built-in conflict test
Cons
Saved sales are difficult to find
Does not allow for custom organization of product tiles
No customer list, only search bar
No customer purchase history or notes
No refunds
Payment gateways are limited, without the required add-on
Sales do not automatically complete after payment - you must select ‘Complete Sale’
Going back to the POS after returning to WooCommerce is time-consuming
Product variations are slightly disorganized
Products added on POS do not sync to your WooCommerce
Products added on POS do not save
The calculator to add discounts or fix prices is not intuitive
Reports, shop settings, customers, and most other options on sidebar menu simply take you back to WooCommerce
Does not offer more than one language
Oliver POS
Pros
Intuitive layout
Customizable tiles for product organization
Shop settings and reports all available on Oliver Hub and Register
Customizable discounts, additional fees, and taxes
Customer history and notes
Ability to change product inventory and customer information
Available on multiple devices and browsers
Offers split payments
Offers integrated payments
Offers refunds
Menu that brings you to Activity View or Customer View
Easy to return to WooCommerce
Offered in multiple languages
Cons
Does not offer multiple tax rates with free plan
Cannot add new products on the register
Both POS systems boast a simple and intuitive layout. While the interface for Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce seems straightforward at first glance, some of its functionality proves slightly inconvenient. Some tasks take longer than necessary, however. Returning to WooCommerce to view shop settings or reports, and then returning to your POS can be a long process, as the POS takes its time to sync every time. Likewise, sales are not complete automatically, and you must select 'Complete Sale' after the payment has been processed. Custom tabs to organize products is a definite advantage, however, the organization at the product and product variation level is left wanting.
Reports
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Includes WooCommerce reports - which include various sales reports, coupon reports, customer reports, stock reports, and tax reports.
Date range is customizable.
Cons
Does not have its own reports.
Oliver POS
Pros
The free plan includes weekly, daily, and hourly reports, and includes data on tax, discounts, store credit, net sales, and more.
Advanced plans come with in-depth data, including location, product, and employee reports.
Date range is customizable.
Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce offers only the reports that come with WooCommerce - and while WooCommerce reports are great, it would be even better if they added their own reports on top of that.
Integration with WooCommerce
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Automatically pulls customers, products, and taxes from your online shop
Keeps your POS and your online store synced automatically
Cons
Products added in the POS do not save
Products added in POS do not sync to WooCommerce
Oliver POS
Pros
Automatically pulls customers, products, and taxes from your online shop
Keeps your POS and your online store synced automatically
Cons
Does not allow you to add new products directly on the register
Overall, both POS have equal integration with WooCommerce. While Oliver POS does not allow you to add new products in your POS as its competitor can, Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce does not save these new products anywhere.
Adaptability
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Offers customization in its custom discounts and coupons
Allows you to add custom products in the register
Offers customizable tabs for product organization
Offers a variety of add-ons to enhance your POS
Cons
Does not offer much integration with external plugins
Does not allow for custom receipts
Oliver POS
Pros
Customizable features include product organization, taxes, shipping, fees, discounts, reports, customer information, and more.
Designed for advanced integration, so it can integrate any number of extensions, add-ons, or apps to create personalized POS software.
Offers multiple languages
Customizable receipts
Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce offers more customization than your average POS, allowing you to customize product tabs, discounts, prices, and even add new products. However, its adaptability is not on the same level as Oliver POS.
Support
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Offers a built-in support ticket form in their POS
Offers WordPress Support Forum
Offers conflict test to check for theme or plugin conflicts
Chat and e-mail support with paid plans
Cons
They provide no FAQs, knowledge base, or help centre.
Oliver POS
Pros
Offers an extensive Knowledge Base and FAQ, support tickets, and a contact form.
Live-chat support with paid plans
Offers WordPress Support Forum
Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce offers the innovative feature of a built-in support ticket submission form and a conflict test, so you don’t have to go elsewhere to seek their support. You can run tests in your POS to test whether a new plugin or theme is causing the issues in your POS. However, they are slightly lacking when it comes to other resources for support.
Performance for Cost
Point of Sale (POS) for Woocommerce
Pros
Offers Free Plan
Offers three paid plans, all of which are inexpensive
Comes with both free and paid add-ons for extra features
Cons
Some features are limited
Oliver POS
Pros
Comes with a free plan
Offers both monthly and annual subscriptions
Cons
More costly than Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce
Both POS systems come free with all the basics required to run and manage your shop. However, Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce’s features are slightly limited compared to Oliver POS, especially when it comes to support, reports, and interface. Additionally, Oliver POS offers more options for upgrading, including extensions, apps, and custom development.
Conclusion
Both Oliver POS and Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce offer an affordable WooCommerce POS with an easy installation, simple interface, helpful reports, seamless integration with WooCommerce, and add-ons to enhance the functionality of your POS. Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce beats Oliver POS when it comes to their paid subscription prices, however, Oliver POS trumps Point of Sale (POS) for WooCommerce in its functional interface, in-depth reports, limitless adaptability, and extensive support. For more information, check out our comparison page. If you’d like to learn more about Oliver POS, we’re happy to answer any questions!
