Aireus POS vs RST EPOS

Aireus POS is an Apple-native point of sale for restaurants, bars and hotels, running on iPad, Mac Mini, iMac and MacBook. RST EPOS supplies point-of-sale software (TapaPOS and the cloud-based TapaGo), integrated card payments (TapaPay), hardware and connected apps for hospitality and retail in the UK and Ireland. Both are listed under Restaurant POS. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, Aireus POS at $399 (currency not stated) per month; RST EPOS at GBP 60 per month. These figures are not directly comparable because the currency or billing basis is not the same.

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Aireus POS: Boutique hotels and resorts with several outlets; RST EPOS: Restaurants, cafes and takeaways in the UK and Ireland.

  • platforms

    They do not run on the same platforms. Aireus POS: iOS, macOS; RST EPOS: Web, Android, Windows.

  • countries covered

    On geography, Aireus POS names 3 countries and RST EPOS names 2 countries. No country appears in every list.

  • integrations

    On integrations, Aireus POS names 18 integrations and RST EPOS names 28 integrations. 4 partners appear in every list.

Side by side

Aireus POS vs RST EPOS: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldAireus POSRST EPOS
What it isAireus POS is an Apple-native point of sale for restaurants, bars and hotels, running on iPad, Mac Mini, iMac and MacBook.RST EPOS supplies point-of-sale software (TapaPOS and the cloud-based TapaGo), integrated card payments (TapaPay), hardware and connected apps for hospitality and retail in the UK and Ireland.
Best forBoutique hotels and resorts with several outlets; Multi-outlet restaurant groupsRestaurants, cafes and takeaways in the UK and Ireland; Pubs, bars and hotels; Multi-site operators
Pricing modelSubscription per locationSubscription per location (bundle including hardware)
Starting price$399 (currency not stated) per monthGBP 60 per month
Free planNoNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot published
PlatformsiOS, macOSWeb, Android, Windows
CountriesCanada, Caribbean, United StatesIreland, United Kingdom
LanguagesNot publishedEnglish
Number of integrations1828
CertificationsNot publishedPCI DSS
Security practicesApple platform security (Secure Enclave, FileVault, device attestation); no certification namedNot published
Founded2007Not published
HeadquartersToronto, CanadaNot published
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Global Payments
  • Oracle Opera
  • WorldPay
  • Xero

Named only by Aireus POS

  • Agilysys
  • Avero
  • Card Connect
  • Clover
  • Elavon
  • Givex
  • Maestro PMS
  • Paytronix
  • QuickBooks
  • Restaurant365
  • Sage
  • Shift 4
and 2 more
  • Springer Miller SMS|Host
  • Square

Named only by RST EPOS

  • Avondata Rezcontrol
  • Deputy
  • Dojo
  • GuestDiary
  • Guestline
  • iDraught
  • Kitchencut
  • MarketMan
  • Mews
  • Opsyte
  • Pay360
  • Paymentsense
and 12 more
  • Procure Wizard
  • Protel
  • ResDiary
  • RoomMaster
  • RoomRaccoon
  • Sage Intacct
  • Shiji
  • Stripe
  • TapaPay
  • Tapa Table
  • The Drink Exchange
  • Trust Payments

Which to choose

Aireus POS

Choose Aireus POS if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Boutique hotels and resorts with several outlets; Multi-outlet restaurant groups.

Less suited to: One or two iPad cafes, single-station coffee shops, one-iPad bars without PMS, loyalty or AI needs, and pop-ups or food trucks on a budget; the vendor's pricing page says a basic starter POS costs less for these.

RST EPOS

Choose RST EPOS if you fit its listed audience: Restaurants, cafes and takeaways in the UK and Ireland; Pubs, bars and hotels; Multi-site operators.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Businesses outside the UK and Ireland. The vendor describes its service and support as covering the UK and Ireland.

What we could not confirm

Aireus POS

  • Contract length, free trial and price above 15 iPads
  • Legal entity, team size and funding
  • Full country list behind the vendor's 14-country claim
  • Interface languages and security certifications

RST EPOS

  • Legal entity name and registration
  • Founding year and headquarters
  • Employee count
  • Contract term
  • Full price list beyond the restaurant offer

Go further

Aireus POS profileRST EPOS profile

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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.