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# Compare Rain POS vs Epos Now

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> Detailed comparison between Rain POS and Epos Now. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Rain POS | Epos Now |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 134 | 713 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$349,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Rain POS

Rain POS delivers powerful solutions for boutique, craft, and outdoor retailers—track gear rentals, manage inventory, and sell online with one easy cloud-based system.

### Epos Now

Epos Now's award-winning POS offers specialized hardware and software for all kinds of retail and hospitality businesses of any size, with an overall Trustpilot score of 4.5/5 (Dec 2025).

## Key features

### Rain POS

- Consignment Management
- Customer Database
- Customizable Reports
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Order Processing
- Order Tracking
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Catalog
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Search/Filter
- Templates
- eCommerce Management

### Epos Now

- Consignment Management
- Customer Database
- Customizable Reports
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Order Processing
- Order Tracking
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Catalog
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Search/Filter
- Templates
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Rain POS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/140893/rain-point-of-sale)
- [View Epos Now Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/152638/epos-now)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/140893/152638/rain-point-of-sale/vs/epos-now)

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