Compare SpotOn and Odoo Point of Sale on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, subscription plus transaction fees…
At a Glance
SpotOn
Odoo Point of Sale
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
subscription plus transaction fees
Freemium
Starting price
$0/month software (plus payment processing rates)
Free (One App Free plan)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Standard — $31.10/user/month (billed annually) Monthly or annual
Custom — $46.80/user/month (billed annually) Monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
SpotOn
Pros
Software plans can start at 0 dollars per month
All-in-one ecosystem covering POS, payments, ordering, and operations
Ranked number one restaurant POS by G2 for multiple consecutive quarters
Serves both restaurants and general small businesses via SpotOn Terminal
Backed by major investors, indicating financial stability
Cons
Detailed hardware and software pricing is not published upfront
Requires a demo or sales conversation to get an accurate quote
Payment processing rates add to the total cost beyond the software fee
Primarily optimized for foodservice, with fewer industry-specific features outside restaurants
Full feature set may be more than very small or single-location operators need
Odoo Point of Sale
Pros
Real-time inventory sync eliminates stock discrepancies between POS and warehouse
Works offline and syncs automatically, useful for unreliable internet connections
Free entry point with unlimited users via the One App Free plan
Handles both retail and restaurant workflows in one system
Runs on affordable, widely available hardware like iPads and Android tablets
Cons
Full hardware compatibility (printers, cash drawers, card readers) often requires Odoo's IoT Box
Advanced restaurant features like course firing and table maps require initial configuration
Per-user costs on Standard and Custom plans can add up for businesses with many registers or staff
Some niche retail features, like complex tiered loyalty programs, may need Enterprise-only apps
Initial setup requires familiarity with the Odoo platform rather than being fully plug-and-play
Use Cases
SpotOn
Full-service restaurant operations — Casual and fine dining restaurants use SpotOn for tableside POS, reservations, and staff scheduling in one system.
Quick-service and cafe ordering — Quick-service restaurants and cafes use SpotOn for fast checkout, online ordering, and kitchen display coordination.
General small business payments — Retail, salon, and automotive businesses use SpotOn Terminal for POS and payment processing outside foodservice.
Odoo Point of Sale
Independent retail store checkout — Small retail shops use Odoo POS to ring up sales on iPads while inventory updates automatically in the back office.
Restaurant and cafe order management — Restaurants use course-by-course kitchen routing and table management to coordinate front-of-house and kitchen staff during service.
Pop-up shops and market vendors — Vendors at markets or pop-up events use Odoo POS's offline mode to keep selling without reliable internet, syncing sales once back online.