Epos Now vs LS Central
POS integration head-to-head for ERP teams: evidenced capabilities, published pricing, and which ERPs each actually integrates with.
| Starting price | Subscription + hardware bundle, quote-based | Quote-based |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Company size | SMB, Mid-market | SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Stated ERP integrations | QuickBooks, Xero | Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud |
| Vendor | Epos Now | LS Retail (an Aptos company) |
Our take
Where Epos Now leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 9 of the 26 capabilities where they differ (led by digital wallet support and low-stock alerts).
- Stated QuickBooks, Xero integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where LS Central leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 17 of the 26 capabilities where they differ (led by integrated payment processing and vertical-specific compliance).
- Stated Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where they differ
The 26 capabilities (of 54 in the POS integration taxonomy) where the evidence separates them, biggest gaps first. “Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
| Capability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Integrated payment processingPayments & Payment Processing | Not evidenced | Core strength LS Pay is a built-in EFT payment processing module |
| Vertical-specific complianceHospitality & Vertical Operations | Not evidenced | Core strength Pharmacy prescription management with dispensing controls, insurance coverage and recall tracking |
| Accounts receivablePlatform, Accounting & Integrations | Not evidenced | Core strength Accounts receivable and accounts payable inside Business Central |
| Mobile POSCheckout & Transactions | Not evidenced | Supported Mobile POS on tablets and handheld devices |
| Self-service / kiosk checkoutCheckout & Transactions | Not evidenced | Supported Self-checkout for retail; ScanPayGo mobile scan-and-go app |
| Returns, exchanges & layawayCheckout & Transactions | Not evidenced | Supported Returns and exchanges |
| Digital wallet supportPayments & Payment Processing | Supported Apple Pay and Google Pay / Google Wallet support | Not evidenced |
| Inter-location stock transfersInventory & Stock Management | Not evidenced | Supported Inter-store sourcing and stock transfers |
| Low-stock alertsInventory & Stock Management | Supported Low-stock alerts and automated restocking lists | Not evidenced |
| Demand forecastingInventory & Stock Management | Not evidenced | Supported AI-assisted stock distribution based on sales history and seasonality |
| Native eCommerce platformOmnichannel & eCommerce Fulfillment | Supported Epos Now Online and Epos Now Delivery ordering platform | Not evidenced |
| BOPIS & curbside fulfillmentOmnichannel & eCommerce Fulfillment | Supported Click-and-collect | Not evidenced |
| Built-in loyalty programCustomer Engagement & Loyalty | Partial Native loyalty points tracking; fuller programs via Loyalzoo/LoyaltyDog partner integrations | Core strength Tiered loyalty programs |
| Inventory performance reportsReporting & Analytics | Supported Best-selling/non-selling identification, profit and margin tracking | Not evidenced |
| Staff performance reportsReporting & Analytics | Supported Staff performance reports | Not evidenced |
| Shift scheduling & timeclockStaff & Workforce Management | Not evidenced | Supported Staff scheduling and labour cost management |
| Table & floor plan managementHospitality & Vertical Operations | Supported Table management with customizable table plans | Not evidenced |
| Reservations & waitlistHospitality & Vertical Operations | Not evidenced | Supported Bookings module for reservations, classes, events and ticketing |
| Delivery order routingHospitality & Vertical Operations | Supported Takeout and delivery order routing to the kitchen | Not evidenced |
| Public APIPlatform, Accounting & Integrations | Not evidenced | Supported Power Platform and Power Apps extensibility on an Azure-based integration architecture |
| Offline-resilient checkoutCheckout & Transactions | Supported Offline mode for continued sales during outages | Core strength Offline-capable POS terminals |
| Real-time multi-location inventoryInventory & Stock Management | Supported Multi-location stock tracking | Core strength Real-time stock visibility across stores and online channels |
| Marketing campaignsCustomer Engagement & Loyalty | Partial Email marketing via Mailchimp integration, not a native feature | Supported Personalized offers and targeted marketing |
| Menu managementHospitality & Vertical Operations | Partial At-table digital menu browsing; no multi-location menu-sync documented | Not evidenced |
| GL journal syncPlatform, Accounting & Integrations | Supported Sends sales, purchase orders and discounts to QuickBooks/Xero/Sage | Core strength Runs inside Business Central's integrated financial reporting |
| Certified ERP connectorPlatform, Accounting & Integrations | Supported Prebuilt QuickBooks, Xero and Sage Business Cloud apps on the Epos Now AppStore | Core strength Native AL extension of Dynamics 365 Business Central; CentralConnect to SAP S/4HANA, Oracle and Dynamics 365 Finance |
Both grade identically on the other 28 capabilities — see each product's full profile: Epos Now, LS Central.
Epos Now vs LS Central — FAQs
Is Epos Now or LS Central better for ERP integration?
They state different ERP coverage: Epos Now lists QuickBooks, Xero; LS Central lists Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Which is cheaper, Epos Now or LS Central?
Neither publishes a list price — both quote. Ask each for the all-in first-year cost at your seat count, as one number, and compare those.
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