Comparing EPOS software prices in the UK? See total cost of ownership across the major providers — monthly subscriptions vs EposDirect's one-time £399 + VAT payment.
When comparing EPOS software prices in the UK, most businesses look only at the monthly rate. The real comparison is total cost of ownership: what you spend over 3, 5, or 10 years. Monthly subscription EPOS at £79/month costs £4,740 over 5 years — for software you never own. EposDirect costs £399 + VAT once, with all features included and FREE UK installation. This comparison guide shows the real cost of the major UK EPOS software providers and why EposDirect's one-time pricing is the most cost-effective choice for the vast majority of UK businesses.
| Provider | Monthly Cost | 5-Year Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EposDirect | £0/month | £399 + VAT once | All features, FREE UK setup, any payment provider |
| Epos Now Pro | ~£25–£99/month | ~£1,500–£5,940 | Feature add-ons, hardware required |
| Lightspeed Retail/Restaurant | ~£69–£119/month | ~£4,140–£7,140 | Annual contract, add-on modules |
| Square for Retail/Restaurant | £0–£69/month + 1.75% | £0–£4,140 + transaction fees | Transaction % makes it expensive at volume |
| Toast POS (UK) | ~£69–£110/month | ~£4,140–£6,600 | US-focused, limited UK support |
Pay £399 + VAT once. No monthly software fees. FREE setup by our UK team on your existing hardware.
EposDirect is the cheapest full-featured EPOS software for UK businesses when measured by total cost of ownership. The one-time £399 + VAT payment beats every subscription provider within 6–7 months, then continues to be free indefinitely.
Yes — Epos Now charges a monthly subscription fee. Plans range from around £25–£99/month depending on features and hardware. Over 5 years, this totals £1,500–£5,940 — significantly more than EposDirect's one-time £399 + VAT.
Yes — Lightspeed typically charges £69–£119/month on annual contracts. Over 5 years that is £4,140–£7,140 in software subscription costs alone, compared to EposDirect's one-time £399 + VAT with all features included.