# Simple

> Simple is an all-in-one commerce platform for small and mid-size businesses: point of sale, invoicing, e-commerce, appointments, loyalty, and operations. 2.19% flat card-present payment processing with no per-transaction fees. Plans from $99/mo with all 22+ modules included, no contracts, unlimited registers, free card reader.

## Products
- [Point of Sale](https://simplecommerce.io/point-of-sale): Register, checkout, offline mode, and unlimited terminals on every plan.
- [Payment Processing](https://simplecommerce.io/payment-processing): Card-present 2.19% and card-not-present 2.79%, with no per-transaction fee.
- [Invoicing](https://simplecommerce.io/invoicing): Send, track, and auto-remind on invoices with online card payment built in.
- [E-commerce](https://simplecommerce.io/ecommerce): Branded online store sharing one catalog and inventory with the POS.
- [Appointments](https://simplecommerce.io/appointments): Online booking, staff calendars, deposits, and automated reminders.
- [Loyalty](https://simplecommerce.io/loyalty): Points, rewards, and repeat-visit programs tied to customer profiles.
- [Inventory](https://simplecommerce.io/inventory): Real-time stock counts, purchase orders, variants, and multi-location transfers.
- [Hardware](https://simplecommerce.io/hardware): Card readers, mobile POS, stations, scanners, and complete bundles.
- [Cash Register](https://simplecommerce.io/cash-register): Modern cash register software replacing legacy till hardware.
- [Marketing](https://simplecommerce.io/marketing): SMS and email campaigns driven by real purchase history.
- [Discount Engine](https://simplecommerce.io/discount-engine): Rule-based promotions, BOGOs, and automatic cart discounts.
- [Customer Segmentation](https://simplecommerce.io/customer-segmentation): Build audiences from spend, visit, and product behavior.
- [Reports & Analysis](https://simplecommerce.io/reports-analysis): Sales, margin, staff, and product reporting across locations.
- [Expense Management](https://simplecommerce.io/expense-management): Track costs and see a live profit-and-loss picture.
- [Employee Scheduler](https://simplecommerce.io/employee-scheduler): Build shifts, publish schedules, and manage swap requests.
- [Time Clock](https://simplecommerce.io/time-clock): Clock in/out at the register with hours flowing into payroll exports.
- [Task Management](https://simplecommerce.io/task-management): Assign work with read-and-sign confirmation across locations.
- [Forms & Checklists](https://simplecommerce.io/forms-checklists): Opening, closing, and compliance checklists completed on device.
- [Customer Support](https://simplecommerce.io/customer-support): Branded support portal and help center for your own customers.
- [Delivery Dispatch](https://simplecommerce.io/delivery-dispatch): Dispatch your own drivers with map-drawn zones and live tracking.
- [Swim Lanes](https://simplecommerce.io/swim-lanes): Visual service queues that move jobs from intake to pickup.
- [Register Management](https://simplecommerce.io/register-management): Cash drawer counts, shift reconciliation, and till audits.
- [Store Management](https://simplecommerce.io/store-management): Multi-location settings, permissions, and rollout controls.
- [Integrations](https://simplecommerce.io/integrations): Connect accounting, payroll, and the wider Simple ecosystem.

## Pricing
- [Pricing](https://simplecommerce.io/pricing): Plans from $99 to $399 per location, all modules included, flat 2.19% card-present processing.

## Comparisons
- [Compare hub](https://simplecommerce.io/compare): Side-by-side comparisons of Simple against the major POS platforms.
- [Simple vs Square](https://simplecommerce.io/compare/square): Flat 2.19% versus Square's tiered rates and paid add-ons.
- [Simple vs Shopify](https://simplecommerce.io/compare/shopify): In-store depth compared with a commerce platform built online-first.
- [Simple vs Lightspeed](https://simplecommerce.io/compare/lightspeed): Month-to-month billing versus multi-year Lightspeed contracts.
- [Simple vs Clover](https://simplecommerce.io/compare/clover): One included platform versus Clover's per-app pricing.
- [Simple vs SkyTab](https://simplecommerce.io/compare/skytab): No contract versus SkyTab's long-term commitment.
- [Square alternatives](https://simplecommerce.io/square-alternatives): Options for merchants outgrowing Square's pricing model.
- [Shopify POS alternatives](https://simplecommerce.io/shopify-pos-alternatives): Retail-first alternatives to Shopify POS.
- [Lightspeed alternatives](https://simplecommerce.io/lightspeed-alternatives): Contract-free alternatives to Lightspeed Retail.
- [Clover alternatives](https://simplecommerce.io/clover-alternatives): Alternatives without per-app fees or long merchant agreements.
- [SkyTab alternatives](https://simplecommerce.io/skytab-alternatives): Alternatives to SkyTab for service and retail businesses.

## Industries
- [Retail](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/retail): POS, inventory, and e-commerce for retail stores.
- [Health & Beauty](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/health-beauty): Booking, staff, and checkout for salons and spas.
- [Fitness & Wellness](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/fitness-wellness): Memberships, classes, and check-in for studios.
- [Fashion & Apparel](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/fashion-apparel): Variants, sizing matrices, and omnichannel stock.
- [Healthcare](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/healthcare): Appointments, intake forms, and payments for clinics.
- [Professional Services](https://simplecommerce.io/industries/professional-services): Quotes, invoicing, and scheduling for service firms.

## Blog
- [Blog](https://simplecommerce.io/blog): Guides on POS selection, payment costs, and running a multi-location business.
- [How Much Does a POS System Really Cost in 2026?](https://simplecommerce.io/blog/pos-system-cost): The real cost of a POS system in 2026 — software, processing, and add-ons — with a low/typical/high worksheet and verified 2026 pricing from the major providers.
- [Best POS for Salons & Spas in 2026: What Actually Matters](https://simplecommerce.io/blog/best-pos-for-salons): A salon owner's guide to picking a POS: what generic systems miss, the booking + retail checklist, and how the real total cost compares in 2026.
- [Best POS for a Small Retail Store in 2026 (Owner's Checklist)](https://simplecommerce.io/blog/best-pos-small-retail-store): A retail-first buyer's guide: the must-haves, the honest short list, verified 2026 total-cost scenarios, and the demo questions that separate real systems from marketing.
- [Flat-Rate Processing vs "Free" POS Plans: What Actually Saves Money](https://simplecommerce.io/blog/flat-rate-vs-monthly-fee-pos): The real math behind free POS plans vs flat-rate processing — where each one wins, the hidden third column, and how to run the numbers on your own volume.
- [How to Switch POS Systems Without Losing Your Data (Step-by-Step)](https://simplecommerce.io/blog/how-to-switch-pos-systems): A practical migration playbook: export what matters, avoid contract traps, run the cutover on the right day, and land on the other side with your data intact.