POS systems – Switzerland comparison
POS systems for shops, cafés and restaurants, with card payments and a link to accounting.
The top 3 in Switzerland at a glance
| Rank | Solution | Score | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | payfix | 100Excellent | from CHF 49 / month |
| 2 | Lightspeed | 83Very good | from CHF 89 / month |
| 3 | ready2order | 83Very good | from EUR 23.90 / month |
- 100Excellentfrom CHF 49 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offline✓ YesCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accounting✓ YesAvailable in French✓ Yes
- 83Very goodfrom CHF 89 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accounting✓ YesAvailable in French✓ Yes
- ready2order
Cloud POS system for smaller restaurants and retail, with offline mode.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
83Very goodfrom EUR 23.90 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offline✓ YesCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accounting✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - SumUp
Card reader and POS system, popular with small shops, cafés and market stalls.
Ideal for: Small shops, cafés, markets, mobile vendors
83Very goodfrom CHF 0 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accounting✓ YesAvailable in French✓ Yes - 67GoodPrice not online, on request from the providerFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accounting✓ YesAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- Baldegger+Sortec
Swiss provider of POS systems and payment terminals for restaurants and retail.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 79 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - 50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 299 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 759 / yearFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 69 / monthFor restaurantsAsk the providerFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in French✓ Yes
- SIDES
POS system for restaurants with web shop, delivery platform integration and kitchen display. Provider from Berlin.
Ideal for: Ask the provider
50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 72 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retailAsk the providerWorks offline✓ YesCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider - 50Satisfactoryfrom CHF 69 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal included✓ YesExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 33AdequatePrice not online, on request from the providerFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal includedAsk the providerExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 33AdequatePrice not online, on request from the providerFor restaurants✓ YesFor retail✓ YesWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal includedAsk the providerExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 17Weakfrom CHF 79 / monthFor restaurants✓ YesFor retailAsk the providerWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal includedAsk the providerExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
- 17WeakPrice not online, on request from the providerFor restaurants✓ YesFor retailAsk the providerWorks offlineAsk the providerCard terminal includedAsk the providerExport to accountingAsk the providerAvailable in FrenchAsk the provider
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Frequently asked questions about POS systems
Is there a mandatory cash register rule in Switzerland?
No, there is no general obligation as in Germany or Austria. However, cash income must be recorded without gaps. If you handle a lot of cash, a cash book is required for tax purposes, and records must be kept for 10 years. A POS system does this automatically.
Buy or rent a POS system?
Modern tills usually run on a subscription (app on a tablet or POS hardware). You pay monthly, but updates and support are included. With traditional tills you pay more once, but have to budget for maintenance and updates separately.
What do card payments cost?
You usually pay a fee per transaction, often a percentage of the amount. Depending on the provider, there may also be costs for the terminal or a monthly fee. Compare the fees with your expected turnover: with many payments, small differences add up.
Does the till work without internet?
It depends on the system. Good tills store sales offline and sync them later. This matters for restaurants, market stalls or places with poor reception. Use the «Works offline» filter above.
Can I connect the till to my accounting?
With most modern tills, yes, via an interface or an export. Daily sales then go straight into your accounting and you save retyping. Before buying, check whether your accounting software is supported.
General information, not legal advice. As of October 2026. · Last updated: 10.2026Sources: legislation and official bodies