Why choose the Afosto POS system?

Why traditional POS systems fall short

As a retailer today, you need more than a simple till. You want speed, oversight, connections with your webshop, real-time data and above all: control over your costs. Yet many entrepreneurs still work with outdated POS systems that are hard to integrate, slow, or come with unexpected costs. Afosto POS solves that: a modern point of sale without hassle, without transaction fees and built for growth. Whether you are active in retail or looking for a hospitality POS system, Afosto offers a flexible solution that fits your business.

What makes Afosto POS different from other systems? Afosto POS is a cloud-based point of sale POS system developed specifically for modern retailers, both physical and online. The system can be fully integrated with the Afosto platform, so you manage your product data, orders, inventory and customer data all from one central environment.

Whether you have one shop or several locations, sell B2C or B2B: Afosto POS adapts to your situation. No more separate systems and no manual exports. For hospitality businesses too it is an excellent, scalable and reliable POS option.

Smart features that save you time and money every day

• Central database: all your products, prices and customer data in one place

• Support for B2B and B2C: including customer-specific price lists and VAT logic

• Hardware compatibility: works with existing printers, scanners and card terminals

• Inventory management per location: always know what is in stock where

• Fast checkout interface: optimised for desktop and tablet

• Real-time synchronisation with your webshop via Afosto OMS and CMS

Benefits of Afosto POS

• No transaction fees: where other providers charge up to 2.6% per sale, you pay nothing extra with Afosto. Use your own PSP (such as Mollie or Adyen) without surcharges or surprises.

• Scalable: easily add users, locations or tills without needing extra licences

• Fully integrated with Afosto CMS and OMS: one platform for all your sales channels

• User-friendly: minimal training needed for staff, quick to go live

• Suitable for retail and hospitality: whether you run a boutique or a restaurant, Afosto POS is the ideal point of sale POS system

Which entrepreneurs is Afosto POS the solution for?

• Starting retailers who want to begin in a scalable way

• SMEs with multiple shops or sales channels

• Webshops expanding into physical retail

• B2B retailers with more complex pricing models

• Hospitality entrepreneurs looking for a flexible and efficient hospitality POS system

Transparent pricing, no transaction fees: here is how it really works

At Afosto you pay a fixed price per month, based on your order volume. No hidden costs, no transaction fees. Take a look at our pricing page for all packages.

Register for free and try it yourself.

What you do pay elsewhere: many POS systems look attractively priced at first. Shopify, for example, charges 28 euros per month for the Basic plan, but if you want POS Pro, another 79 euros per location is added on top. And then there are the transaction fees: 1.25% or more per card payment, plus extra surcharges if you choose your own payment provider. (Shopify.nl) As also discussed on Kassazaak.nl, where various POS systems are compared.

Lightspeed does something similar. Their subscriptions start around 99 euros, but on top of your monthly costs you also pay per transaction the moment you use an external payment provider such as Mollie. With larger volumes or multiple branches, those costs can add up considerably.

What you do not pay at Afosto: with Afosto you pay no transaction fees. No percentages, no surcharges, no penalty for using your own PSP. You sign your own contract with a party such as Mollie or Adyen, and that is it. You know exactly where you stand.

What you do pay elsewhere

Many POS systems look attractively priced at first. Shopify, for example, charges 28 euros per month for the Basic plan, but if you want POS Pro, another 79 euros per location is added on top. And then there are the transaction fees: 1.25% or more per card payment, plus extra surcharges if you choose your own payment provider. (Shopify.nl)

Lightspeed does something similar. Their subscriptions start around 99 euros, but on top of your monthly costs you also pay per transaction the moment you use an external payment provider such as Mollie. With larger volumes or multiple branches, those costs can add up considerably. (Lightspeed Blog)

What you do not pay at Afosto

With Afosto you pay no transaction fees. No percentages, no surcharges, no penalty for using your own PSP. You sign your own contract with a party such as Mollie or Adyen, and that is it. You know exactly where you stand.

Example case: Jeweller Nova and the cost of Shopify POS

Average volume, average order value

Jeweller Nova is a growing jewellery shop in Utrecht with one physical location and a Shopify webshop. They sell handmade jewellery to tourists and local customers, and process an average of 200 orders per week in the shop, which is around 800 transactions per month. The average order value is 60 euros.

With their current setup they use Shopify POS Pro. That means that in addition to the Shopify Grow subscription of 78 euros per month, they also pay 79 euros for the POS Pro location. On top of that they pay transaction fees of 1% because they use an external payment provider. With monthly revenue of 48,000 euros (800 x 60), that comes to no less than 480 euros in transaction fees. In total, Jeweller Nova therefore pays 78 + 79 + 480 = 637 euros per month for their POS system.

If Nova were to switch to Afosto POS, they would be more than covered with the Serious subscription of 149 euros per month. They use their existing Mollie account for payments, which means they pay no transaction fees at Afosto. Their total costs per month would then be just 149 euros.

The saving? More than 450 euros per month, or nearly 6,000 euros per year. Money they can better invest in new collections, marketing or expanding their physical shop.

For a business like Jeweller Nova, this means that with Afosto POS they not only keep control of their costs, but also save considerably, money they can invest in marketing, staff or inventory. And that only grows as you sell more.

At Afosto you pay a fixed price per month, based on your order volume. No hidden costs, no transaction fees.

Case 2: Atelier de Woonloods and the cost of Lightspeed POS

Low volume, high order value

Atelier de Woonloods is an exclusive furniture shop in Haarlem with a focus on custom work and design. They sell mainly from their showroom, aimed at customers who invest in quality. On average they process 60 transactions per month, with an average order value of 1,200 euros. That comes to a monthly revenue of 72,000 euros.

They currently use Lightspeed Retail POS with the eCom module. For this they pay:

• 149 euros per month for the Retail Essential subscription.

• 200 euros extra (estimate) per month in costs for using an external payment provider (depending on contract/volume, estimate based on market info)

Total costs per month with Lightspeed: 149 + 200 = 349 euros

Case 3: Gift shop Blij & Bijzonder and the cost of Afosto POS

High volume, low order value

Gift shop Blij & Bijzonder is a busy gift shop in Groningen, specialising in fun, affordable gifts. With an average of 1,500 physical shop orders per month and an average order value of 18 euros, their monthly revenue comes to 27,000 euros.

At Afosto they choose the Serious subscription of 149 euros per month. This subscription covers up to 3,000 order lines per month, more than enough for their 1,500 orders. They use their existing payment provider such as Mollie, for which Afosto charges no extra costs.

Total costs at Afosto: 149 euros per month Transaction fees: 0 euros

Why Afosto POS is the smart choice for modern retailers

Afosto POS is designed for today's retailer: fast, scalable and without hidden costs. Whether you are just starting out or already have several shops, with Afosto you have a system that grows with you. No transaction fees, no limits on users or locations and always real-time insight into your sales. Looking for a powerful hospitality POS system or a versatile POS system for your shop? Afosto offers everything you need in one platform.

For an overview of alternatives, also take a look at Kassazaak.nl, a platform where you can compare different POS systems.

Also read: What is an order management system?

Or browse all blogs in the Afosto blog overview.

FAQ

What is a POS system?

A POS system (Point of Sale) is a combination of hardware and software with which you register sales, process payments and keep track of inventory. Modern POS systems such as Afosto are often cloud-based and offer integrations with other software such as webshop platforms and ERP systems.

What makes Afosto POS different from other POS systems?

Afosto POS is 100% cloud-based, fully integrated with the Afosto platform (OMS, CMS, PIM), and charges no transaction fees. So you pay no extras per sale or location.

How much does the Afosto POS system cost?

The cost depends on the number of order lines per month. There are packages ranging from 0 euros (Free Forever) to 499 euros per month (Enterprise). See the pricing table for more information.

Can I use my existing payment provider with Afosto POS?

Yes. You can use your own PSP such as Mollie or Adyen without extra costs or restrictions. Afosto charges no transaction fees.

Does Afosto POS also work for shops with multiple locations?

Certainly. You can add unlimited locations, users and tills without needing extra licences.

What do I need to get started with Afosto POS?

A free Afosto account, a device with an internet connection (such as a tablet or computer), and optionally your existing hardware such as receipt printers or scanners.

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