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# Compare Cash Register Express vs PayPal

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> Detailed comparison between Cash Register Express and PayPal. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Cash Register Express | PayPal |
| **Overall rating** | 3.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 26419 |
| **Starting Price** | US$60,00 | US$0,29 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Cash Register Express

pcAmerica offers point of sale software applications for almost any environment including retail stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments.

### PayPal

PayPal caters to small business, eCommerce platforms, marketplace, enterprises, or developers and offers payment processing solutions.

## Key features

### Cash Register Express

- API
- Accounting
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Payment Processing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- eCommerce Management

### PayPal

- API
- Accounting
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Credit Card Processing
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Payment Links
- Payment Processing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Product Catalog
- Returns Management
- Risk Analysis
- Sales Reports
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Cash Register Express Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/12601/cash-register-express)
- [View PayPal Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/179251/paypal)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/12601/179251/cash-register-express/vs/paypal)

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