Choosing a Point of Sale system can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re juggling card readers, payment apps, hardware options, and pricing plans.
That’s why we’ve created this simple comparison table.
We’ve tested the top POS systems in real UK business settings and broken down the key features, transaction fees, hardware costs, and support options — so you can find the setup that suits your business best.
Whether you’re running a café, mobile service, salon, or market stall, this side-by-side overview helps you compare tools like Square, Zettle by PayPal, and SumUp at a glance.
 SumUp POS |
 Zettle POS |
 Square POS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From £49 (ex. VAT) | From £59 (ex. VAT) | From £19 (ex. VAT) |
| Transaction Fee | 1.69% | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Setup | POS Lite or Pro app + card reader | Zettle Go app + Zettle reader | Free Square POS app + reader |
| Best For | Cafés & hospitality | Salons, mobile traders, cafés | Market stalls, pop-ups, retail |
| Buy | Buy from SumUp | Buy from Zettle | Buy from Square |
Free Lite version for basic selling, Pro version for hospitality features
Includes tipping, table management, custom receipts, and more
Clean interface with product tracking, reporting, and PayPal integration
Connects to mobile app and pairs with Zettle Reader for flexible use
Free, feature-rich POS app with inventory, invoicing, and analytics
Works with low-cost hardware and scales easily as you grow