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# EssentialPOS

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> Essential Point-of-Sale system offers inventory reporting , customer data, employee management, payment processing and sales reporting.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Computer Perfect
- **Founded**: 1989

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Contact Computer Perfect directly for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software)

## Alternatives

1. [XEPOS](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/208844/xepos) — 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
2. [Venmo](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/182159/venmo-) — 4.7/5 (9282 reviews)
3. [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale) — 4.6/5 (3031 reviews)
4. [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/152638/epos-now) — 3.8/5 (719 reviews)
5. [Shopify POS](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/205337/shopify-pos) — 4.6/5 (241 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1071471/EssentialPOS)

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