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Grocery point of sale system comparisons

We want the same thing you do: success for your business. That means we're all about helping you choose the grocery POS solution that suits you best — even if it's not ours.

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Grocery POS providers, compared honestly.

We think Markt POS is the right fit for most independent grocery stores.

But "most" isn't "all" — and the right choice depends on your store, not our sales pitch.

Here's how we stack up against the systems you're probably already considering.

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Vori

Vori is a YC-backed grocery POS for independent stores. If your store runs on scales and EBT more than smart algorithms, here's what the comparison looks like.

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Clover

A general-purpose POS with no native EBT, no scale integration, and no wholesaler sync. Here's the full breakdown.

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Square

Probably the most common starting point for new stores. Here's why most grocery owners outgrow it — and what the switch looks like.

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Toast

Toast is built for restaurants. Find out what happens when you try to run a grocery store on it.

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NCR

A legacy enterprise system built for big-box grocery. Here's how it compares to a solution designed for independent stores.

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Cash Register Express (CRE)

One of the older players in grocery POS. See how the feature sets and pricing compare side by side.

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ECRS

Built for grocery co-ops and specialty retailers. Here's where ECRS and Markt POS overlap — and where they don't.

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Epos Now

A flexible retail POS that's popular across industries. See how it handles grocery-specific needs.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just use Square or Clover for my grocery store?

You can, technically. A lot of stores start that way. The problems show up fast.

Square doesn't support EBT natively, which means a separate terminal at every lane. Clover has no scale integration, so every by-weight item requires a manual price lookup. Neither system has a direct connection to grocery wholesalers, so updating costs after every delivery is a manual process. And general-purpose processing fees tend to run higher than what a grocery-specific system can offer.

It's not that Square and Clover are bad POS systems. They're just not built for grocery. The workarounds add up quickly, in both cost and time.

How do I know which grocery POS is the right fit for my store?

Is Markt POS built for small and independent grocery stores?

What happens to my existing data when I switch POS systems?

Smoother processes, happier customers.

Book a demo and learn more about how we can help your team with a smooth and easy transition.