Retail POS comparison
OxPOS, Zoho POS and Daftra: what a retail POS costs
A simple look at the prices each company publishes, so you can compare like with like before you choose. Checked on 6 October 2026.
Published prices side by side
OxPOS: 1,500 AED, which includes the first year of maintenance. After that, the renewal is 500 AED per year. Over three years that is 2,500 AED.
Zoho POS Standard: AED 39 per location per month, billed annually, plus VAT. That is AED 468 a year per location before VAT. Add-ons listed: AED 50 per extra user and AED 100 per register, with a 15-day free trial (zoho.com/en-ae/pos/pricing.html, checked 6 October 2026).
Daftra Basic: USD 30 per month, or USD 240 per year, which is about AED 110 per month or AED 881 per year. It covers 1 employee, 100 invoices and 100 clients per month, with a 14-day free trial; extra branches cost extra, prices are in USD and promotions may change them (daftra.com, checked 6 October 2026). We show only the entry plan of each company.
OxPOS and branches: each branch is added as a new shop, and you manage all your shops from the same platform.
These products do not include the same features, and prices can change at any time, so always confirm the current price and what is included with each company. The companies and product names mentioned belong to their owners. MarkZone is not affiliated with them, and this page is for information only.
| OxPOS | Zoho POS Standard | Daftra Basic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published price | 1,500 AED, first year included, then 500 AED per year | AED 39 per location per month + VAT | USD 30 per month, or USD 240 per year |
| In dirhams | 1,500 AED (then 500 AED) | AED 39 per month | About AED 110 per month, or AED 881 per year |
| Billing | Yearly | Billed annually | Monthly or yearly |
| Per year, 1 location | 1,500 AED (then 500 AED) | AED 468 | About AED 881 (yearly plan) |
| Cost over 3 years | 2,500 AED | AED 1,404 | About AED 2,644 (yearly plan) |
| Users and limits | Staff roles and permissions included | AED 50 per extra user, AED 100 per register | 1 employee, 100 invoices and 100 clients per month |
| Branches | Each branch is added as a new shop, managed from the same platform | Priced per location | Extra branches cost extra |
| Free trial | Free 1-hour Zoom trial | 15-day free trial | 14-day free trial |
Only each competitor’s entry plan is shown. Figures are from zoho.com/en-ae/pos/pricing.html and daftra.com pricing, checked 6 October 2026. Daftra prices in USD and may run promotions; dirham figures are approximate. Totals are our own arithmetic, before VAT. Confirm current prices with each company.
See also: How to choose a retail POS in the UAE · How much does a POS cost in the UAE? · Managing several shops from one platform
See the full app on the OxPOS page, or explore our websites and custom software.
What to compare first
Which plan includes the features you need, how many users and registers are covered, and what each add-on costs.
Count the extras
If you need more users or registers, add those add-on prices to the plan price before you compare.
Check VAT reports
OxPOS includes VAT reports alongside sales, P&L, stock value and payment-type reports, all exportable to PDF or Excel.
See it before you decide
We offer a free 1-hour trial on a Zoom call, where we walk you through OxPOS live.
Questions shop owners ask when comparing
How much does a retail POS cost in the UAE?
It depends on the product and what you need. According to their own websites on 6 October 2026, Zoho POS Standard is AED 39 per location per month billed annually plus VAT, and Daftra Basic is USD 30 per month (about AED 110). OxPOS is 1,500 AED, including the first year of maintenance, then 500 AED per year.
How much does OxPOS cost?
OxPOS is 1,500 AED, which includes the first year of maintenance. After that, the renewal is 500 AED per year.
Are the reports VAT-ready?
Yes. OxPOS includes VAT reports alongside sales, P&L, stock value and payment-type reports, all exportable to PDF or Excel.
What hardware do I need?
OxPOS works on any device. Compatible hardware available.
Are these prices up to date?
We checked them on 6 October 2026 on each company’s public website. Prices and plans can change, so confirm with the company before you decide.
Can I try it first?
Yes. We offer a free 1-hour trial on a Zoom call, where we walk you through the app live.
How fast can we start?
Most shops are running the same day. Setup takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours, and we can migrate your items from Excel where available.
Want to see OxPOS for your shop?
Tell us what you sell on WhatsApp. We’ll show you OxPOS on a free 1-hour Zoom call.