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Why do smart retailers love Vend’s Mac POS system?

Retail is fiercely competitive. Vend keeps you two steps ahead of your competition.

Get more done in less time.

It’s easy to get Vend up and running, and it’s even easier to manage your products and registers. Quickly add and sell items using Vend, and handle your inventory for one shop or multiple locations from a single interface. Vend runs on any device with a web browser, so you can track your business and get things done quickly wherever you are in the world.

Stay on top of inventory at all times.

Stock levels in Vend are updated across all your stores in real-time so you always know what you have (or don’t have) in stock. There are also measures in place to prevent you from running out of stock by setting automatic reorders whenever items are running low. What’s more, Vend allows you to track the cost of goods and gives you insights into your margins, so you can refine your sales and pricing strategies accordingly.

Take advantage of our growing ecosystem of add-ons.

Add more features and functionality to your POS system with Vend’s growing list of add-ons and technology partners. Need to eliminate financial data entry and automate bank reconciliations? Vend can talk to other pieces of software that can do those things for you. Need to link your ecommerce site to your brick-and-mortar store? No problem.

Vend Retail Success:
Ubertechs

Searching for a repair part within the Vend system is very quick and easy. Multiple technicians can access the system simultaneously to check on stock and adjust inventory.

Why 20,000+ retailers trust Vend to power their stores.

There are many POS systems out there. So why do retailers the world over choose Vend?

Cloud-based.

Works on any device.

Vend works on iPad, Mac or PC. All you need is a browser. It may even work with POS hardware you already own.

Works offline.

Continue selling even when the internet goes down, Vend will automatically resync your sales when you’re back online.

Accept any payments.

Vend works with leading merchant providers globally, so you can choose the best way to accept payments in your store.

Connect add-ons.

Vend connects to the best business apps in accounting, ecommerce, staff rostering and more — run your entire business online.

Awesome customer care.

We provide 24/7 customer support, and have a global network of Vend Expert partners to help you get up and running.

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Your retail store, your setup.

Whether you’re using a PC, Mac, iPad or Tablet, Vend can work for you and your business.

Vend’s Mac POS system works great not only on Mac, but any device with a web browser.

Getting started with Vend is easy. Access Vend on any computer, laptop or tablet with a web browser.

Free up your sales team with the world’s leading cloud-based iPad POS.

Simple, beautiful, functional. Vend Register makes the checkout process fast, and is optimized for the iPad experience.

Choose the point of sale hardware that works for your business.

Vend is flexible. It works with a range of hardware so you can use your existing hardware, or invest in new hardware.

What our customers say about us.

Find out what thousands of Vend customers worldwide have to say about our Mac POS system.

Vend Mac POS system customer Crane Brothers

Vend has saved us the equivalent of 40–80 hours a week in productivity. That’s the equivalent of two full time people.

Crane Brothers
Auckland

Vend Mac POS system customer Tender Loving Empire

We’ve saved a good 10–20 hours a month, and spend more time focused on the things that move us forward.

Tender Loving Empire
Portland

Frequently Asked Questions.

Honest (non-salesy) answers to your top questions about switching to Vend.

I don’t want to spend a fortune, how much is the switch to Vend?

We don’t want you to spend a fortune either which is why Vend has a pricing model where the cost depends on how big your business is. Plans start at AUD$119 per month and can go up to AUD$169 per month for each store location (AUD$149 per month if billed annually). Custom quotes are available for retailers with six or more outlets.

All plans include one free register per outlet, but you can add as many registers as you need. Registers cost AUD$69 per register per month (or AUD$59 per month if billed annually). To be safe, you’re best to start with a free trial so you can give us a test drive without investing too much from the get-go. If you need to cancel once you’re up and running, you can do so at any time.

I’m a very busy person, how much time does it take to set up Vend?

It really depends on how many products you have and how busy you are. Some merchants complete the process within a couple of hours, but if you have tons of SKUs and not a lot of free time, it could take weeks.

We do understand that time IS money for entrepreneurs, so in order to make set-up as quick and painless as possible, we recommend that you prepare CSV files of the following before starting the process:

List of all products
List of prices and tax information
List of SKUs or barcodes
List of customers

For more info, you might want to check out Vend’s POS Buyer’s Guide where we provide more information + checklists of what you may need when choosing and setting up your POS. If you need someone to walk you through the process, just get in touch with us and support staff can assist you.

Vend also offers professional services that include hands-free setup (where we take care of everything, including migrating products and customers) and one-to-one training. Find out more.

Alternatively, you can find a Vend partner in your area to provide on-site POS installation and account set up for you. Our partners are certified Vend experts who can get you up and running with the hardware, software, and add-ons you need to run your store.

Is Vend compatible with my existing hardware?

It’s very likely that Vend will play nice with the printers, scanners, credit card readers, and equipment you already have. We focus on making the software work with the best and most commonly used retail hardware and we hear a lot from retailers using Vend successfully with printers we’d never even heard of.

But to be sure, swing by Vend’s Hardware Guide as well as our Recommended Hardware Page for detailed specs on the hardware, peripherals, and computers compatible with Vend.

Can’t find your existing hardware on our list of recommendations? Contact our Retail Solutions Specialists at sales@vendhq.com or sign up for a free account and see how Vend works with your store’s existing hardware.

I'm happy with my current POS system, is Vend really a better option?

Most people who switch to Vend never look back. Merchants love the software’s user-friendly and intuitive interface, as well as its features and integrations. You don’t have to take our word for it though; here are some examples of happy Vend customers and what they have to say about the POS.

However, we understand that each business is unique and not all tools may be a good fit for you. That’s why we invite you to take a tour of our software and see if it meets your needs.

You can also register for a free account to get a hands-on feel of how it works. Finally, you can always talk to our trusty sales consultants for any specific questions or concerns and they’ll help you decide if Vend really is right for you. Drop us a line at sales@vendhq.com.

Find the answers to your top questions about Vend here

Vend is the world’s leading online POS software.

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out these third-party reviews for complete transparency.

“Vend has genuinely transformed our business. All of its features and integrations have quadrupled our efficiency, giving us time to focus on how to grow our business.”

“Going with a cloud-based POS has allowed us to scale and access our data from any location and smoothly integrate the ecommerce and retail experience.”

“If you stick with your old cash register, your business will suffer. If you are serious about growing your business and you need POS, Vend is a must have.”