365 Retail Markets vs Cantaloupe
365 Retail Markets sells self-checkout hardware, payments and cloud software for unattended food retail: micro markets, smart stores, vending and workplace dining. Cantaloupe supplies payments hardware, payment processing and management software for vending machines, micro markets, smart stores, kiosks, arcades and venue concessions. Both are listed under Vending, Micro Market & Unattended Retail. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience, platforms and integrations.
Key differences
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: 365 Retail Markets: Vending and micro market operators; Cantaloupe: Vending operators.
platforms
Platform support differs. 365 Retail Markets: Web; Cantaloupe: Web, iOS, Android.
integrations
365 Retail Markets names 5 integrations and Cantaloupe names 3 integrations. No partner appears in every list.
security and compliance
Listed security and compliance items: 365 Retail Markets: PCI DSS, SOC 2; Cantaloupe: ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type 2.
company background
365 Retail Markets was founded in 2008 and Cantaloupe in 1992. 365 Retail Markets is based in Troy, United States and Cantaloupe in Malvern, United States.
Side by side
| Field | 365 Retail Markets | Cantaloupe |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | 365 Retail Markets sells self-checkout hardware, payments and cloud software for unattended food retail: micro markets, smart stores, vending and workplace dining. | Cantaloupe supplies payments hardware, payment processing and management software for vending machines, micro markets, smart stores, kiosks, arcades and venue concessions. |
| Best for | Vending and micro market operators; Workplace, campus and healthcare food service | Vending operators; Micro market operators; Hotels, multifamily and car dealerships adding a pantry; Stadiums, festivals and event venues |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Hardware purchase or lease plus monthly service fees |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Not published | Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages | Dutch, English, Spanish | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 5 | 3 |
| Certifications | PCI DSS, SOC 2 | ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type 2 |
| Security practices | End-to-end payment encryption | Not published |
| Founded | 2008 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Troy, United States | Malvern, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by 365 Retail Markets
- Advana
- OptConnect
- Panoptyc
- Parlevel VMS
- Seed VMS
Named only by Cantaloupe
- Lightspeed
- VendMAX
- VendSys
Which to choose
365 Retail Markets
Choose 365 Retail Markets if you are in one of these groups: Vending and micro market operators; Workplace, campus and healthcare food service.
Cantaloupe
Choose Cantaloupe if you are in one of these groups: Vending operators; Micro market operators; Hotels, multifamily and car dealerships adding a pantry.
Less suited to: Sit-down restaurants and table-service kitchens. The offering centres on unattended, self-service and venue retail rather than restaurant kitchen operations.
What we could not confirm
365 Retail Markets
- Any price or contract terms
- Legal entity and registration
- Funding, ownership and team size
- Named customers
- List of countries
- App store listings
Cantaloupe
- Any price or contract term
- Ownership: the micro market page links to a 365 Retail Markets site, but no parent company is stated on the vendor's site
- Named customers and full partner list
- Interface languages
- Where Seed apps other than Warehouse are available
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Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
365 Retail Markets, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage and languageshttps://www.365retailmarkets.com
- Founding, offices, founder, reachhttps://365retailmarkets.com/about-us
- Sales contact and support optionshttps://365retailmarkets.com/contact-us
- VMS integrations, securityhttps://365retailmarkets.com/integrations
- Partnershttps://365retailmarkets.com/technology-partners
- VMS featureshttps://365retailmarkets.com/vms
- Inventory featureshttps://365retailmarkets.com/365-inventory-management
- Dining solutionhttps://365retailmarkets.com/365-dining
- Catering softwarehttps://365retailmarkets.com/365-catering-software
- Kitchen managementhttps://365retailmarkets.com/365-kitchen-management-system
- 365Payhttps://365retailmarkets.com/365-digital-engagement-platform-software
- MM6 kioskhttps://365retailmarkets.com/mm6-markets
- Hardware rangehttps://365retailmarkets.com/our-hardware
Cantaloupe, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, regionshttps://www.cantaloupe.com
- Pricing optionshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/pricing/
- Founding year, size, revenuehttps://www.cantaloupe.com/company/about/
- Security certificationshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/legal/compliance/
- Seed Pro and warehouse appshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-pro/
- Seed Livehttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-live/
- Seed Cashless+https://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-cashless-plus/
- Seed Marketshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-markets/
- Micro markets, integrationshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/business-types/convenience-services/micro-markets/
- Card readershttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/card-readers/
- Smart Storeshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/smart-stores/
- Kioskshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/self-service-kiosks/
- Cheq for venueshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/cheq/
- Payment processinghttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/integrations/payment-processing/