SumUp
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Smart POS systems to grow your business
How to Replace SumUpOverview
Features
28 features across 17 categories
Banking(2)
Hassle-free business banking with no monthly fees and access to business finances
Spend worldwide with MasterCard acceptance, next-day payouts, and 24/7 fund access
Core POS(1)
Cloud-based POS software to seamlessly run transactions, track employee schedules, and manage inventory
Customer Engagement(3)
Offer rewards to incentivize regular and one-time customers to return
Customers can discover your business through Fivestars App and access savings and rewards
Customizable loyalty program to turn first-time customers into regulars with rewards and incentives
Customer Management(1)
Store and manage customer information for targeted marketing and relationship building
Hardware(4)
Portable, wireless card readers that connect via Bluetooth to accept card payments anywhere
Self-service kiosk to free up staff time, increase order value, and decrease customer wait times
Simplest card reader that connects to phone via Bluetooth for on-the-go transactions
Card reader with access to sales reports, digital receipts, and more directly from the device
Inventory(2)
Keep track of inventory levels and manage stock
Customize and manage your product catalog directly from the app
Invoicing(1)
Free invoicing tool to send payment requests to customers with online payment links
Marketing(4)
Daily AI-enhanced SMS and email promotions for advanced growth marketing
Automate promotional campaigns and customer engagement through email and SMS
Tools to increase Google reviews and online visibility
Send targeted SMS and email promotions to customers to drive engagement
Mobile(1)
Mobile app to access dashboards, track sales, manage accounts, customize product catalog, and send invoices remotely
Onboarding(1)
Professional setup and training support for POS system implementation
Operations(1)
Track and manage employee schedules within the POS system
Payments(2)
Accept debit and credit card payments when card is present via tap, dip, or swipe
Accept online payments and manually entered card transactions for e-commerce and remote sales
Policy(1)
30-day money-back guarantee from date of delivery for peace-of-mind
Reporting(1)
Track and analyze sales data through comprehensive dashboards
Security(1)
Operate in accordance with highest card payment industry security standards
Support(1)
Access to U.S.-based support team and online help resources available around the clock
Transactions(1)
Generate and send digital receipts to customers
Pricing
POS with Connect Lite
- ✓Cloud-based POS
- ✓Customer Database
- ✓Dedicated installation and training
POS with Connect Plus
- ✓Money Back Guarantee
- ✓Cloud-based POS
- ✓Customer Database
- ✓Dedicated installation and training
- ✓Customer rewards and automated marketing
- ✓Two standard SMS and email promotions per month
POS with Connect Pro
- ✓Money Back Guarantee
- ✓Cloud-based POS
- ✓Customer Database
- ✓Dedicated installation and training
- ✓Customer rewards and automated marketing
- ✓Daily AI enhanced SMS and email promotions
- ✓Google review boost
Card Readers
- ✓Portable payment acceptance
- ✓Bluetooth connectivity
- ✓Digital receipts
- ✓Sales reports
SumUp Invoicing
- ✓Free invoice sending
- ✓Online payment links
- ✓2.9% + 15¢ per transaction fee
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 28 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a SumUp alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.
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Better ValueBuilding could save ~$17,160 over 3 years.
Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
2 known integrations