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# Compare Stratus Enterprise vs POSExpress

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Stratus Enterprise | POSExpress |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 28 |
| **Starting Price** | US$2 500,00 | US$199,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | - |

## Best for

### Stratus Enterprise

All retailers, apparel, footwear, pet shops, sporting goods, hunt/camp/fish, hardware and garden supplies, specialty gifts, bookstores and more\!

### POSExpress

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## Key features

### Stratus Enterprise

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer Accounts
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Layaway Management
- Loyalty Program
- Mail Order
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Purchase Order Management
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

### POSExpress

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Layaway Management
- Loyalty Program
- Multi-Location
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Stratus Enterprise Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/34429/celerant-command-retail)
- [View POSExpress Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/79373/posexpress)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/34429/79373/celerant-command-retail/vs/posexpress)

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