Vend vs. Retail Express

Here are the top 6 reasons retailers are choosing Vend point of sale.

Easy, flexible, and stress-free setup.

Vend is so easy to use that you can actually set up the system yourself. That said, if you do need assistance, know that you have several options when it comes to implementing your POS. You can get help from your dedicated launch specialist or even have a local Vend expert handle all your setup needs.

Worldwide support and features.

Vend caters to a global customer base. We’re continuously developing features to support retailers from all over the world. For instance, Vend offers cash rounding for merchants in countries that implement rounding rules. Vend also supports certain tax requirements, so whether you’re displaying tax-exclusive prices (e.g. merchants in the US and Canada) or using tax-inclusive pricing (e.g. stores in New Zealand and Australia), we’ve got you covered.

Tons of value for a fraction of the cost.

Just implementing Retail Express can cost thousands of dollars upfront, without including ongoing costs. Vend, on the other hand, has cost-effective pricing plans that work for any business size. Check out our pricing page to learn more!

Easily expand the capabilities of Vend — and your business.

Vend offers a wide ecosystem of apps. Looking to sell online? We’ve got you covered with our Shopify partnership. Need to streamline your financials? Check out our Xero integration. And that’s just the beginning. If you ever need to create a custom integration, you can tap directly into Vend’s API for free.

A better iPad experience.

While both Vend and Retail Express can run on tablets, Macs, and PCs, Vend goes a step further by offering Vend Register - our native iPad application. Highly intuitive and beautifully designed, Vend’s iPad-optimized app offers a faster checkout experience that’s sure to impress your customers.

Round the clock customer support plus amazing resources.

Vend provides 24/7 support online and on the phone, completely free with all plans. There's also a wealth of free help resources including world-class training videos, retail resources and guides, and thought leadership blog posts to help you get the most out of Vend and stay ahead in modern retail.