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MinimalPOS vs Loyverse
Both start free, so the real question is what each one does. Loyverse has no QR ordering and no table management, and it bills sales history per store and staff per employee. MinimalPOS includes all of it.
The verdict
MinimalPOS vs Loyverse
MinimalPOS
- QR ordering included
- Table management included
- Full report history included
- Staff roles included
- Multi-outlet support included
$0
MinimalPOS is free
Loyverse
- No native QR ordering — third-party app required
- No table management at all
- Full sales history costs $9/mo per store
- Staff management costs $5/mo per employee
- Add-ons billed separately per store
$34+
per month, five-person venue
Best for restaurants where guests sit down — you get tables and QR ordering without bolting on a third-party app.
Start freeLoyverse is worth a look if you run a counter-only kiosk and need the till to keep working through an internet outage today, since MinimalPOS is cloud-based.
Why restaurants pick MinimalPOS over Loyverse
- Guests order from tables and you want QR ordering built into the same product
- You want real table management, not just dine-in and takeaway labels
- You want full report history without a monthly add-on
- You are hiring, and staff roles should not cost more with every new starter
Published pricing
What Loyverse charges.
- POS, Dashboard, KDS, CDS
- Free
- Unlimited sales history · per store
- $9/month
- Employee management · per employee
- $5/month
- Advanced inventory · per store
- $25/month
Where they differ
Only the rows that are not the same.
| Criterion | MinimalPOS | Loyverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free, plus add-ons |
| QR ordering | Included | Third-party apps only |
| Table management | Included | Not available |
| Full report history | Included | $9/mo per store |
| Staff roles & permissions | Included | $5/employee/mo |
| Multi-outlet management | Included | Per-store add-ons |
| White label | Available | No |
| Card payments | Keep your current providerRecords any payment method; does not process cards itself | Their processing, in some markets |
| Delivery orders | Built into the order flowEntered as delivery orders; no automatic sync from delivery apps | Via marketplace apps |
| Repeat customers | History, feedback and bookingsNo points or cashback programme | Points programme |
| Add-ons and extensions | Core features built inNo third-party app marketplace | App marketplace |
What to weigh up with Loyverse
- No native QR ordering — guests can only order through third-party apps
- No floor plan or table management, and Loyverse has said it does not plan to add one
- Full sales history sits behind a $9/month add-on
- Employee management is charged per employee, so the bill grows with the team
In fairness: Loyverse works offline, has a large app marketplace, and its point of sale and kitchen display are free.
If you decide to move
Switch without disrupting your restaurant.
- 01
Set up your menu
Recreate your categories, items, variants, and add-ons in MinimalPOS.
- 02
Test before switching
Run MinimalPOS alongside your current POS and compare orders, reports, and daily totals before making the full switch.
- 03
Move when you're ready
Once your team is comfortable and everything checks out, move the remaining terminals and kitchen screens to MinimalPOS.
Hardware note: MinimalPOS runs in the browser, with browser-based printing. Hardware compatibility for printers, scanners, cash drawers, and other equipment depends on your setup, so confirm your equipment with us before switching.
Common questions
MinimalPOS and Loyverse.
- Does Loyverse have QR ordering?
- Not natively. Loyverse connects to third-party QR ordering apps through its marketplace, which means a second product, a second bill and a second system to set up. MinimalPOS includes QR ordering, and those orders join the same kitchen queue as orders entered by staff.
- Can Loyverse manage tables and floor plans?
- No. Loyverse offers dining options that label an order as dine-in, takeaway or delivery, but it has no floor plan or table management, and the company has stated it does not plan to add one. MinimalPOS includes table management and reports on table performance.
- Is Loyverse actually free?
- The point of sale, dashboard and kitchen display are free. Full sales history is $9 per month per store, employee management is $5 per month per employee, and advanced inventory is $25 per month per store. MinimalPOS is free.
Other comparisons
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