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description: Compare PayPal vs SmartPOS. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for South African business users.
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# Compare PayPal vs SmartPOS

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | PayPal | SmartPOS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 26419 | 1 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0,29 | US$150,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### PayPal

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

### SmartPOS

\*IT / Non-IT&#10;\*Government Sectors&#10;\*Healthcare&#10;\*Education&#10;\*Hotels \&amp; Resorts&#10;\*Hypermarket&#10;\*Industries \&amp; Manufacturing&#10;\*Facilities Management&#10;\*Construction&#10;\*Telecom&#10;\*Transport&#10;\*Maintenance \&amp; Support

## Key features

### PayPal

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Payment Links
- Payment Processing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Product Catalog
- Promotions Management
- Real-Time Data
- Returns Management
- Risk Analysis
- Sales Reports
- Transaction History
- eCommerce Management

### SmartPOS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Payment Processing
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Promotions Management
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- Transaction History
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View PayPal Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/179251/paypal)
- [View SmartPOS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/198080/smartpos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/179251/198080/paypal/vs/smartpos)

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