Epos Now is a UK-based POS expanding into the US — but US businesses deserve US-based support, true offline reliability, and the freedom to choose their own payment processor. KwickOS delivers all three.
See exactly where KwickOS outperforms Epos Now across every category that matters to your US business.
| Feature | KwickOS | Epos Now |
|---|---|---|
| Based & Optimized For | US market — 5,000+ active US merchants | UK-headquartered, US expansion in progress |
| Industries Supported | Restaurant, Retail, Beauty/Spa, Grocery | Restaurant & Retail (separate packages) |
| Point of Sale | Full-featured, browser-based on Linux | Full-featured, Windows/Android hardware |
| Offline Mode | Full functionality — hybrid local + cloud | Basic offline — limited transaction support |
| Local Processing Latency | 1ms local — instant even under load | Cloud-dependent — 20ms+ per request |
| Fingerprint Authentication | 1:N and 1:1 — prevents time theft & fraud | Not available |
| Payment Processing | Processor-agnostic — keep 100% of revenue | Pushed toward Epos Now Payments |
| Processing Rate | Negotiable — as low as interchange+ | Variable — Epos Now Payments rates apply |
| Digital Signage | KwickSign — built-in, fully integrated | Basic — not natively integrated |
| Built-in Delivery | KwickDriver — $2 flat fee + $6.99/5mi | Relies on third-party delivery integrations |
| Online Ordering | Built-in, zero commission (KwickMenu) | Via app store add-on, fees apply |
| Multi-Language Support | English, Chinese, Spanish built-in | English-primary |
| CRM & Loyalty | Built-in, automated | App store add-on, extra cost |
| Staff Scheduling | Built-in with labor cost tracking | Add-on required |
| Customer Support | 24/7 US-based, multilingual | UK-centric — timezone delays for US customers |
| Hardware Flexibility | Browser-based, runs on any device | Requires Epos Now or approved hardware |
| All-in-One vs Add-ons | Unified platform — no app store required | App store model — pay for each add-on |
| Contract Required | No long-term contracts | Subscription terms vary by plan |
Epos Now works for small UK businesses. KwickOS was built for the US market — and covers your entire operation without the add-on fees.
KwickOS is headquartered in the US with 5,000+ active merchants across all 50 states. Our support team is in your timezone — not across the Atlantic. Epos Now is still building its US footprint.
When your internet drops, Epos Now's cloud dependency slows you down. KwickOS runs a full local server — 1ms latency, 100% functionality offline. Your business never stops.
KwickOS supports 1:N and 1:1 fingerprint authentication — preventing time theft, unauthorized discounts, and employee fraud. Epos Now has no fingerprint capability at all.
Epos Now pushes you toward Epos Now Payments. KwickOS is 100% processor-agnostic — bring your own processor, negotiate your own rates, and keep every dollar of processing revenue.
Epos Now relies on an app store model — loyalty, delivery, online ordering each cost extra. KwickOS bundles everything: POS, KDS, digital signage, online ordering, CRM, and delivery in one platform.
The US workforce is diverse. KwickOS ships with English, Chinese, and Spanish — critical for restaurants and retail with multilingual staff. Epos Now is English-primary with no comparable built-in support.
Epos Now's app store model means you pay separately for features that KwickOS includes. The true cost adds up fast.
Between eliminating add-on fees, negotiating your own processing rates, and replacing separate delivery integrations with built-in KwickDriver, businesses switching from Epos Now to KwickOS see meaningful savings from day one.
Our team handles the migration from end to end. Most businesses are fully live within 7–10 days of purchase.
See KwickOS live and get a custom migration plan tailored to your restaurant, retail, or beauty business.
Products, customers, and settings are transferred from Epos Now. No manual re-entry, no downtime surprises.
Staff training takes 1–2 hours. KwickOS is intuitive — most operators are proficient the same day.
Launch with confidence. Our 24/7 US-based team is available in English, Chinese, and Spanish — whenever you need us.
Join 5,000+ US businesses that chose a platform built for the US market — with real offline reliability, true payment freedom, and support that's actually in your timezone.
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