What Are the Best POS Systems for Small Businesses?
Choosing the best POS system for your small business isn’t about finding one universal solution — it’s about finding the right system for your industry, workflow, and growth goals. Restaurants, retailers, bars, liquor stores, and multi-location operations all require different features, reporting tools, and integrations.
At Retail Systems Inc. (RSI), we offer a diverse portfolio of best-in-class POS systems designed to support a wide range of business types. Below is a breakdown of the POS platforms we support, with a brief overview of what each one does best.
POS Systems Offered by RSI
Keep in mind, when trying to find the best POS system for your business, one size does not fit all. Below, we’ve compiled a brief list of POS systems along with a little information about each option.
Square POS
A flexible, user-friendly POS system ideal for small retailers, service businesses, and startups. Square offers simple setup, built-in payment processing, and scalable features as your business grows.
SpotOn POS
Designed for businesses that value customer engagement and loyalty. SpotOn includes strong marketing tools, loyalty programs, and detailed analytics to help drive repeat business.
SkyTab POS
A modern, cloud-based POS well suited for restaurants and hospitality businesses. SkyTab offers strong reporting, tableside features, and real-time insights for operators.
Clover POS
A versatile POS platform known for its sleek hardware options and customizable app ecosystem. Clover works well for retail, quick-service restaurants, and service-based businesses.
Genius POS
Built for high-volume retail environments, Genius POS focuses on speed, reliability, and powerful inventory management tools.
Heartland Restaurant POS
A feature-rich restaurant POS designed for full-service and quick-service restaurants, offering strong tools for ordering, reporting, labor management, and payments.
MOXY POS
A restaurant-focused POS that supports fast-paced food service operations. MOXY is known for intuitive workflows, mobile ordering options, and flexible configurations.
Liquor POS
Specifically designed for liquor stores and bottle shops, this system supports age verification, inventory tracking, and compliance features tailored to the liquor industry.
Springboard Retail
An advanced retail POS ideal for multi-location retailers and omnichannel businesses. It offers strong inventory intelligence, customer insights, and eCommerce integrations.
Retail POS
A general retail-focused POS solution built to support brick-and-mortar stores with tools for inventory, reporting, customer management, and daily operations.
POSitouch
A long-trusted restaurant POS solution built for speed, stability, and durability in demanding hospitality environments. POSitouch is popular among bars, restaurants, and multi-terminal operations.
Dinerware
A restaurant POS designed to simplify front-of-house and back-of-house operations, helping improve service flow and reporting accuracy.
PC America POS
A flexible POS platform supporting both retail and restaurant environments, offering strong customization options for businesses with unique workflows.
Focus POS
A hospitality-focused POS solution designed for restaurants, nightclubs, and entertainment venues that require fast transactions and advanced reporting.
MobileBytes POS
A cloud-based restaurant POS built for modern, mobile operations, supporting handheld devices, online ordering, and real-time reporting.
SoftPoint POS
A powerful restaurant POS solution designed for high-volume operations, offering robust features for order management, reporting, and system customization.
PayMyTab
A customer-facing mobile payment solution that allows guests to open tabs, order, and pay directly from their phones—ideal for bars, breweries, and hospitality venues.
NCR ACS POS
A trusted POS platform commonly used in retail, fuel, and specialty environments, offering strong reliability and long-term performance.
How to Choose the Best POS System for Your Business
The best POS system depends on your specific needs. When evaluating your options, consider:
Your industry (restaurant, retail, bar, liquor, specialty, etc.)
Transaction volume and speed requirements
Inventory complexity
Reporting and analytics needs
Online ordering or eCommerce integration
Customer loyalty and marketing tools
Support and service expectations
That’s where RSI’s expertise becomes invaluable. We help customize your POS system to best fit your needs.
Why Businesses Trust Retail Systems Inc.
With decades of experience, RSI doesn’t just sell POS systems — we consult, configure, install, train, and support every solution we offer. Our team helps you:
Select the right POS for your business model
Customize features to fit your workflow
Train your staff for confident daily use
Provide 24/7 U.S.-based technical support
Scale your technology as your business grows
Instead of forcing your business into one platform, we help you choose the best-fit POS solution from a wide range of proven technologies.
Final Thoughts: There Is No One “Best” POS — Only the Best for You
The best POS system for a small business isn’t universal. A busy restaurant may thrive with POSitouch or SoftPoint, while a liquor store benefits most from Liquor POS, and a growing retailer may succeed with Springboard Retail or Clover.
That’s why RSI offers one of the most diverse POS portfolios in the industry — so your technology actually supports your business, not the other way around.
📞 Ready to find your ideal POS solution?
Call Retail Systems Inc. today at 1-800-849-5642 and speak with a POS expert.