Vend is a very robust cloud-based point of sale system, compatible with a lot of third-party software. It also has many add-ons available.
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Pros
Pro E-commerce solution available
Vend has it's own e-commerce solution - Vend Ecommerce. It's available with the advanced and multi plan. Their solution will automatically sync with the POS system.
Pro Awesome third-party integration
Vend is likely to be compatible with the third-party software you are already using. For example it can take your sales data from accounting software like Xero or Quickbooks. This saves you a lot of time syncing data between the systems.
Pro Advanced and multi options have a "loyalty program" option
This option is great for increasing customer retention. You can set up invitation emails for the loyalty program, add various point collecting systems etc.
Pro Great product management features
Vend allows you to deal with various special cases like product color-differences, bundling offers and custom pricing based on locations or customers.
Pro Well built inventory management
The inventory management system automates a lot of tasks, so you don't have to worry about running low on products and reordering them.
Pro Can integrate your credit card processor
You can integrate your credit card processor with Vend, so you can shop for the best rates and terms.
Pro Easy to set up
You can upload CSV lists to Vend for product lists, SKU-s etc, so you don't have to type in existing data manually. You can also scan barcoded products straight to Vend, or import your data from your Shopify online store using an add-on.
Pro Intuitive interface
Vend has a well-designed, simple and intuitive interface. See this introductory video for examples.
Pro Free trial
Vend offers a free 30-day trial with no credit-card commitment.
Pro Affordable
The most affordable plan costs $69 per month and includes three users and unlimited number of products and customers. More advanced options cost $99 and $249, less if paid for annually.
Cons
Con Priority phone support costs quite a bit
If you want 24/7 customer support, you need to sign up for the advanced program or pay an extra $19 per month.
