EPOS Direct vs Loyverse POS

EPOS Direct is a UK reseller and maker of till systems that sells touchscreen POS bundles with its own EPOS software for restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes, as well as retail and pharmacy. Loyverse is a point of sale that runs on a phone or tablet and is free to use, with a web back office for reports, inventory, customers and multiple stores. Both are listed under Restaurant POS. The main differences are in contract terms, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • contract terms

    EPOS Direct: 5-year initial period under the standard terms; described there as non-cancellable and non-refundable; Loyverse POS: None; add-ons can be added or cancelled any time. The minimum terms are not the same.

  • audience

    Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: EPOS Direct: UK pubs, bars, restaurants and takeaways that prefer to own the till; Loyverse POS: Small cafes, bars and restaurants on a tight budget.

  • platforms

    Listed platforms: EPOS Direct: Web; Loyverse POS: Web, iOS, Android.

  • integrations

    The integration lists differ. EPOS Direct names 9 integrations and Loyverse POS names 18 integrations. 4 partners appear in every list.

Side by side

EPOS Direct vs Loyverse POS: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldEPOS DirectLoyverse POS
What it isEPOS Direct is a UK reseller and maker of till systems that sells touchscreen POS bundles with its own EPOS software for restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes, as well as retail and pharmacy.Loyverse is a point of sale that runs on a phone or tablet and is free to use, with a web back office for reports, inventory, customers and multiple stores.
Best forUK pubs, bars, restaurants and takeaways that prefer to own the till; Small businesses that want to choose their own card providerSmall cafes, bars and restaurants on a tight budget; Restaurants with kitchen stations; Small chains
Pricing modelOne-off licenceFree with paid add-ons
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedYes
Free trialNot publishedYes
Contract5-year initial period under the standard terms; described there as non-cancellable and non-refundableNone; add-ons can be added or cancelled any time
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CountriesUnited KingdomNot published
LanguagesNot publishedBahasa Indonesia, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano and 9 more
Number of integrations918
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot published2014
HeadquartersLoughton, United KingdomNot published
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Xero

Named only by EPOS Direct

  • Dojo
  • Magento
  • NetSuite
  • Sage
  • Teya

Named only by Loyverse POS

  • BigCommerce
  • Constant Contact
  • GrabConnect
  • Mailchimp
  • Otter
  • Shift4
  • Squarespace
  • SumUp
  • Tyro
  • Wix
  • Yoco
  • Zapier
and 2 more
  • Zettle
  • Zoho Books

Which to choose

EPOS Direct

Choose EPOS Direct if you are in one of these groups: UK pubs, bars, restaurants and takeaways that prefer to own the till; Small businesses that want to choose their own card provider.

Loyverse POS

Choose Loyverse POS if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Small cafes, bars and restaurants on a tight budget; Restaurants with kitchen stations; Small chains.

What we could not confirm

EPOS Direct

  • Founding year, legal entity and team size
  • Full list of hospitality integrations
  • Security certifications
  • Native app store listings

Loyverse POS

  • Legal entity, headquarters, employee count, funding
  • Named customers
  • Security certifications
  • Add-on prices in USD or other currencies (the page showed GBP)
  • Full list of countries where it is used

Go further

EPOS Direct profileLoyverse POS 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.

EPOS Direct, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Home page, package range, payment partnershttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/
  2. Hospitality package, pricing, featureshttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/epos-systems-for-hospitality
  3. Stand-alone POS software and pricehttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/enterprise-pos-software
  4. Company overview and integrationshttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/about-us/
  5. Contract termshttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/terms-conditions/
  6. Hardware rangehttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/accessories
  7. Head office and supporthttps://www.eposdirect.co.uk/contact-us/
  8. Apps and partners page (JavaScript-rendered)https://www.eposdirect.co.uk/integrations