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# Compare iVend Retail vs Runit RealTime

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> Detailed comparison between iVend Retail and Runit RealTime. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | iVend Retail | Runit RealTime |
| **Overall rating** | 3.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 19 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1 799,00 | US$274,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### iVend Retail

iVend Retail is designed for mid-sized \&amp; enterprise retailers. iVend Retail has been deployed across various retail verticals including Fashion, Apparel, Footwear, Electronics, Supermarkets, and more

### Runit RealTime

The POS built for fine specialty retailers who are tired of settling for a system that doesn't get their business.  Who want everything to connect to everything.  Who want REAL support.  Runit today.

## Key features

### iVend Retail

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Mail Order
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Location
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- eCommerce Management

### Runit RealTime

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Mail Order
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Location
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View iVend Retail Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/128133/ivend-retail)
- [View Runit RealTime Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/137449/runit-realtime-cloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/128133/137449/ivend-retail/vs/runit-realtime-cloud)

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