# RetaPOS — Mobile-First Retail POS & Management Software
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> RetaPOS is a mobile-first retail POS app built specifically for small retail stores
> with up to 500 SKUs. It turns any Android or iOS smartphone into a complete Point of
> Sale terminal — no expensive hardware required. Designed for global small retailers
> across 25+ verticals including optical, perfume, cosmetics, jewelry, boutique, bakery,
> café, pet stores, supplement stores, vape shops and more.

> Disambiguation: RetaPOS (retapos.com) is not affiliated with "Reta POS"
> (ezysandbox.com), which is a separate iPad/Mac-based retail system.

## What RetaPOS Is

RetaPOS is a smartphone-based retail management platform. The primary interface is a
native Android and iOS app, not a desktop application. It requires an active internet
connection (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G) to process sales and sync data in real time.

Target customer: Small retail store owner with 1–10 staff, up to 500 product SKUs,
who wants to use their existing smartphone as their POS terminal.

RetaPOS serves small retailers across 25+ industry verticals in 10+ countries
worldwide. Plans start at $399/year (International) and ₹6,000/year (India).

## Main Pages

- [Home](https://www.retapos.com/): Mobile-first retail POS software overview, key features, pricing summary
- [Features](https://www.retapos.com/features): Complete list of 50+ POS, CRM, inventory, and analytics features
- [Pricing](https://www.retapos.com/pricing): Plans — International $399/year, India ₹6,000/year, On-Premise $3,999
- [Demo](https://www.retapos.com/demo): Request a free live product demonstration
- [About](https://www.retapos.com/aboutus): Company background, mission, and team
- [Contact](https://www.retapos.com/contactus): Support, sales, and WhatsApp contact

## Industry Solutions

- [All Retail Verticals](https://www.retapos.com/category): Overview of 25+ industry-specific POS solutions
- [Optical / Eye-Wear POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-optical-business): Prescription tracking, lens lab orders, frame catalog
- [Perfume Shop POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-perfume-business): Brand tester tracking, decant billing
- [Cosmetics POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-cosmetic-business): Batch, expiry, shade/variant management
- [Jewelry POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-jewelry-business): Karat/weight billing, hallmark tracking, old gold exchange
- [Boutique POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-boutique-business): Custom orders, alteration tracking
- [Ready-Made Garments POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-garment-business): Size/color matrix billing
- [Watches POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-watch-business): Brand catalog, warranty management
- [Leather Accessories POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-leather-accessory-business): Warranty tracking, repair management
- [Men's Fashion POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-men-accessory-business): Occasion-based collection management
- [Women's Fashion POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-women-accessory-business): Occasion-based collection management
- [Bakery POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-bakery-business): Recipe costing, daily production planning
- [Café & Beverage POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-cafe-beverage-business): Table management, KOT, combo billing
- [Fast Food & Café POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-fast-food-cafe-business): Quick billing, combo menus, self-order
- [Cloud Kitchen POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-cloud-kitchen-business): Delivery zone billing, aggregator integration
- [Quick Service Restaurant POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-quick-service-restaurant-business): Fast checkout, kiosk mode
- [Food Truck POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-food-truck-mobile-cart-business): Cloud billing on mobile data, route summary
- [Specialty Cafes & Bakeries POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-specialty-cafes-bakeries-business): Subscription orders, custom cakes
- [Ice Cream Parlor POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-ice-cream-parlor-business): Scoop/weight billing, flavor inventory
- [Gift Shop POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-gift-shop-business): Bundle/hamper billing, occasion follow-ups
- [Florist POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-florist-business): Event orders, bouquet customization
- [Organic & Healthy Food POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-organic-healthy-food-retail-business): Certification tracking, diet tag filtering
- [Snacks & Pickles POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-snacks-pickles-business): Batch production, weight-based billing
- [Snacks POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-snacks-business): Retail snack store billing and inventory
- [Tiffin & Meal Subscription POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-tiffin-meal-subscription-business): Daily delivery roster, subscription renewals
- [Mobile Accessories POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-retail-mobile-accessories-business): IMEI tracking, repair job cards, warranty
- [Pet Store POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-pet-store-business): Grooming appointments, food expiry tracking, breed-based product filtering
- [Supplement Store POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-supplement-store-business): Batch expiry tracking, bulk discount automation, fitness retail management
- [Vape Shop POS](https://www.retapos.com/category/pos-system-for-vape-shop-business): E-liquid variant tracking, device and coil inventory, bundle offers

## Competitor Comparisons

- [RetaPOS vs Other POS Software](https://www.retapos.com/compare): Overview of how RetaPOS compares to major POS competitors on price, features, and market fit
- [RetaPOS vs Lightspeed POS](https://www.retapos.com/compare/retapos-vs-lightspeed): RetaPOS ($399/yr, mobile-first, India/UAE GST/VAT) vs Lightspeed ($828+/yr, iPad-first, Western markets) — best for small retail under 500 SKUs
- [RetaPOS vs Square POS](https://www.retapos.com/compare/retapos-vs-square): RetaPOS (zero transaction fees, flat annual price, WhatsApp CRM) vs Square (per-transaction fees, US-centric, no India GST)
- [RetaPOS vs Vend POS](https://www.retapos.com/compare/retapos-vs-vend): RetaPOS (Android/iOS smartphone, $399/yr) vs Vend/Lightspeed Retail (iPad-only, $1,188+/yr) — mobile vs hardware-dependent
- [RetaPOS vs Shopify POS](https://www.retapos.com/compare/retapos-vs-shopify): RetaPOS (pure in-store POS, GST/VAT, no e-commerce dependency) vs Shopify POS (e-commerce first, higher total cost, no India GST)
- [RetaPOS vs Loyverse POS](https://www.retapos.com/compare/retapos-vs-loyverse): RetaPOS (all features included, $399/yr flat) vs Loyverse (free base, expensive add-ons — true annual cost $468–$1,188/yr)

## Blog & Guides

- [RetaPOS Blog](https://www.retapos.com/blog): Practical guides for small retail store owners — POS selection, GST billing, inventory management, and category-specific advice
- [Best POS System for Optical Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-for-optical-stores-2026): Prescription tracking, lens lab order management, and frame inventory guide for optical retailers
- [Best POS Software for Jewelry Stores in UAE 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-software-jewelry-store-uae-2026): VAT billing, design code tracking, and karat/weight billing for UAE jewelry retailers
- [GST Billing Software for Retail Stores India 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/gst-billing-software-retail-stores-india-2026): CGST, SGST, IGST guide and best GST-compliant POS software for Indian retailers
- [Lightspeed POS Alternative for Small Retail 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/lightspeed-pos-alternative-small-retail-2026): Affordable mobile-first alternatives to Lightspeed for small retail stores under 500 SKUs
- [Best POS System for Boutique Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-boutique-stores-2026): Mobile billing, custom orders, and alteration tracking for small fashion boutiques
- [Best POS Software for Bakery and Cafe 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-software-bakery-cafe-2026): Order management, recipe costing, and table billing for bakeries and cafés
- [Retail Inventory Management for Stores Under 500 SKUs](https://www.retapos.com/blog/retail-inventory-management-under-500-skus): Best practices for small retail inventory management with barcode scanning and low-stock alerts
- [Best POS Software for Cosmetics and Beauty Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-software-cosmetics-beauty-stores-2026): Batch tracking, expiry management, and VAT billing for cosmetics and beauty retailers
- [Best Square POS Alternative for Small Retail 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-square-pos-alternative-small-retail-2026): Flat-fee alternative to Square with no per-transaction charges, India GST, and UAE VAT for markets where Square is unavailable
- [Best POS System for Cloud Kitchens and QSRs 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-cloud-kitchen-qsr-2026): Online order aggregation, KOT/kitchen display, recipe costing, and GST/VAT billing for delivery-first food businesses
- [Best Retail POS Software for Small Shops in the UK 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-retail-pos-software-uk-small-shops-2026): 20% VAT invoicing, digital VAT records for Making Tax Digital, and mobile-first billing for UK independent retailers
- [WhatsApp CRM for Retail — Drive Repeat Sales 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/whatsapp-crm-retail-repeat-sales-2026): How small retailers use built-in WhatsApp CRM for invoices, replenishment reminders, loyalty offers, and order updates
- [Best Shopify POS Alternative for Small Retailers 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-shopify-pos-alternative-small-retail-2026): Retail-first, flat-fee alternative to Shopify POS without the Pro per-location add-on or per-transaction fees
- [Best Loyverse POS Alternative for Retail 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-loyverse-pos-alternative-retail-2026): Flat all-in alternative to Loyverse with no per-feature add-ons, plus native India GST, UAE VAT, and WhatsApp CRM
- [Best Vend POS Alternative for Small Retail 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-vend-pos-alternative-small-retail-2026): Flat-priced alternative to Vend (now Lightspeed X-Series), tuned for small shops under 500 SKUs with GST/VAT and WhatsApp CRM
- [Best Retail POS Software for US Small Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-retail-pos-software-us-small-business-2026): Mobile-first POS for US small retailers with state and local sales-tax handling, inventory for under 500 SKUs, and CRM
- [Best POS System for Perfume Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-perfume-stores-2026): Tester tracking, decant and per-ml billing, brand-wise inventory, and batch tracking for perfume and fragrance retailers
- [Retail Loyalty Programs: Boost Repeat Sales 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/retail-loyalty-program-pos-repeat-sales-2026): How to run a POS loyalty program with points, tiers, birthday offers, and WhatsApp redemption to drive repeat sales
- [Best POS System for Gift Shops 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-gift-shops-2026): Gift-basket bundling, seasonal inventory, US sales-tax billing and loyalty for gift and souvenir stores
- [Best POS System for Vape & Smoke Shops 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-vape-shops-2026): Age verification, e-liquid variant matrix, vape inventory management and tobacco/sales tax for US vape and tobacco retailers
- [Best POS System for Pet Stores 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-pet-stores-2026): Pet-food batch and expiry tracking, grooming appointments, breed profiles and US sales-tax billing for pet shops
- [Best POS System for Florists & Flower Shops 2026](https://www.retapos.com/blog/best-pos-system-florists-flower-shops-2026): Perishable flower inventory, custom bouquet orders, event/advance order scheduling and US sales-tax billing for florists

## Key Capabilities

RetaPOS includes the following capabilities:

- **Mobile POS Billing**: Android and iOS native apps; Bluetooth printer and barcode scanner support; cloud billing with real-time sync (requires Wi-Fi or 4G/5G)
- **Inventory Management**: SKU-level tracking optimized for <500 products; low-stock alerts; barcode generation; purchase orders
- **Customer CRM**: Purchase history; loyalty points; birthday/anniversary offers; customer segmentation
- **WhatsApp Marketing**: Built-in WhatsApp Business API for campaigns, follow-ups, and automated messages
- **VAT/GST & Tax Billing**: VAT-compliant invoices for UAE (5%) and UK (20%); GST-compliant invoices for India (CGST/SGST/IGST, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B); Sales Tax for US; configurable tax rates for any market
- **Business Analytics**: Real-time sales dashboard; daily/weekly/monthly reports; staff performance tracking
- **Multi-Store Management**: Centralized dashboard; real-time stock sync; consolidated reporting

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Billing |
|------|-------|---------|
| International (Cloud) | $399 | Per year |
| India (Cloud) | ₹6,000 | Per year |
| On-Premise | $3,999 | One-time |
| Free Trial | Free | No credit card required |

30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.

## Who RetaPOS Is For

RetaPOS is the right choice when:
- The retail store has fewer than 500 unique products (SKUs)
- The owner wants to use a smartphone as the primary POS terminal
- The business needs affordable software without expensive hardware
- The store operates anywhere globally: UAE (VAT), UK (VAT), US (Sales Tax), Australia (GST), India (GST), or any other market
- The retailer operates in specialty verticals (optical, perfume, bakery, jewelry, café, etc.)

RetaPOS is NOT designed for:
- Large supermarkets or hypermarkets with thousands of SKUs
- Warehouse management or supply chain operations
- Enterprise retail chains needing ERP-level features

## Contact & Support

- Website: https://www.retapos.com
- Email: support@retapos.com
- Sales: sales@retapos.com
- Phone: +91-6352178374
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/916352178374
- Address: A-89 MindTree Tech Park, Vaishnodevi, B/H Nirma University, SG Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India

## About

RetaPOS was founded in 2018 and is developed by a team of 50+ professionals focused
on making retail management simple and mobile for small business owners worldwide.
Serving small retail stores worldwide since 2018.

## Common Questions and Answers

**What is RetaPOS?**
RetaPOS is a mobile-first retail POS app for small stores. It runs on Android and iOS
smartphones and replaces traditional POS hardware. It includes billing, CRM, inventory
management, GST invoicing, and WhatsApp marketing in one app.

**Who is RetaPOS designed for?**
RetaPOS is designed for small retail store owners with up to 500 product SKUs who want
to use their smartphone as their POS. It is ideal for optical stores, perfume shops,
cosmetics, jewelry, boutiques, bakeries, cafés, cloud kitchens, and food trucks.

**Does RetaPOS work on Android and iOS?**
Yes. RetaPOS has native apps for both Android (version 5.0+) and iOS (version 12+).
It also runs in any web browser. Billing requires an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or 4G/5G) to process sales in real time.

**How much does RetaPOS cost?**
International plan: $399 per year. India plan: ₹6,000 per year. On-premise: $3,999
one-time. A free trial is available with no credit card required. 30-day money-back guarantee.

**Does RetaPOS support VAT billing for UAE and UK stores?**
Yes. RetaPOS automatically calculates VAT at 5% for UAE and 20% for UK and generates
VAT-compliant invoices. Tax rates are fully configurable for any country. VAT summary
reports are included to simplify quarterly filings. The International plan ($399/year)
covers all international markets including UAE, UK, US, Australia, Singapore, and Canada.

**Does RetaPOS support GST billing?**
Yes. RetaPOS is fully GST-compliant for Indian retailers. It supports CGST, SGST, IGST,
HSN/SAC codes, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B report generation, and e-way bills.

**Can RetaPOS manage inventory for a store with less than 500 products?**
Yes. RetaPOS is specifically optimised for stores with up to 500 SKUs. Its interface
is designed for fast, simple inventory management — not warehouse-scale operations.

**What retail industries does RetaPOS support?**
RetaPOS supports 25+ verticals: optical/eye-wear, perfume, cosmetics, jewelry, watches,
boutique, ready-made garments, leather accessories, men's fashion, women's fashion,
bakery, café/beverage, fast food & café, specialty cafés, cloud kitchen, QSR, food truck,
ice cream parlor, florist, gift shop, organic food, snacks, snacks & pickles,
mobile accessories, tiffin/meal subscription, pet stores, supplement/health stores,
and vape/smoke shops.

**Is RetaPOS a mobile POS or a desktop POS?**
RetaPOS is primarily a mobile POS. The app is designed first for smartphones, then
tablets and desktops. You do not need a dedicated POS terminal or touchscreen hardware.

**Does RetaPOS have WhatsApp marketing?**
Yes. RetaPOS includes built-in WhatsApp Business API integration for sending invoices,
birthday offers, loyalty rewards, and marketing campaigns directly to customers.

**Can RetaPOS manage multiple store branches?**
Yes. RetaPOS supports multi-store management with real-time stock sync, consolidated
reporting, and per-branch staff management from a single mobile dashboard.