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FuturePOS vs. Harbortouch
FuturePOS vs. Harbortouch Comparison
Future POS Pros and Cons
Pros
Fully customizable and can be programmed to suit any style of restaurant
Includes a custom report writer that provides businesses with the ability to dive deep into data analytics
Numerous third-party hardware and software integrations
Mobile POS solutions available to complement the core POS system
Cons
Pricing is quote-based only
Might be more feature-rich than what a simple restaurant need
Future POS
is Best For:
Restaurants
Breweries
Bars and nightclubs
Pizza and delivery
Stadiums and arenas
Future POS
Cost
Quote-based pricing
Traditional purchase option: Local Future POS dealers can provide specific pricing.
Monthly "POS-as-a-Service" fee option available
Harbortouch Pros and Cons
Pros
No up-front costs — perfect for small businesses
Harbortouch offers POS programming and implementation services for free
24/7 customer support and online documentation
Cons
The commitment for free equipment (three years)
Harbortouch is Best For:
Retail stores
Convenience stores
Liquor stores
Full-service restaurants
Bars and nightclubs
Quick-service restaurants
Coffee shops
Food trucks
Pizzerias
Salons and spa
Harbortouch Cost
Echo: $29/month
Elite: $39/month
Salon and Spa: $39/month
Side-by-Side POS Comparison
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Restaurant
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Real-time Inventory management
Item modifiers
Item variants
Ingredient tracking
Kitting (Combos)
Cost Tracking
Split checks
Table management
Tips management
Delivery management
Table management
Waitlist management
Reservation management
Happy hour pricing
General
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Cloud-based
Ease of use
Multi-location support
Discount and promotion management
Consumer-grade hardware
Commercial-grade hardware
Digital receipts
Custom user interface
Cash management
Offline access
Bulk inventory import and export
Age Verification
Free trial
Reporting &
Analytic
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Real-time reporting
Sales reports
Commission reports
Shift reports
Customer reports
Predictive analysis
Tax detail reports
Discount detail reports
Void reports
Cash drawer reporting
Track pay-ins and payouts
Vendor
Management
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Purchase order management
Vendor management
Item price history
Employee
Management
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Employee commission
Time clock
Employee Scheduling
Payroll
Role-based &
custom
user permissions
Payment
Acceptance
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
NFC
EMV
Swipe
Keyed-in
Electronic signature capture
Offline payment processing
Payment processor agnostic
Pay-at-the-Table
Mobile payments
PCI DSS compliance
Customer
Loyalty and
Marketing
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Gift cards
Customer database / CRM
Email marketing
Loyalty program
Customer (House) accounts
Third-Party
Integrations
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Ecommerce
Online ordering and delivery
Email marketing
Reputation management
Employee scheduling
Loyalty program
POS Hardware
Features
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Touchscreen monitor
iPad
Android tablet
Windows tablet
1D barcode scanner
2D barcode scanner
Digital scale
Cash drawer
Customer facing display
Keyboard
Digital Signage
Industry
Harbortouch
FuturePOS
Full-service restaurant
Quick-service restaurant
Retail
Salon and spa