Zettle by PayPal (formerly iZettle) excels at card payment processing, but its POS features remain limited. Compare with digabloPos, a complete, free POS system built to work anywhere.
Zettle by PayPal is primarily a payment terminal that offers basic POS features. Its main strength is integration with the PayPal ecosystem and easy card payment acceptance. However, Zettle charges fees on every transaction (1.75% in Europe), requires an internet connection, offers limited POS functionality, and is only available in select countries. digabloPos is a complete, free POS system that works offline, with multi-currency, customer credit, and 6 languages. If you are looking for a real POS and not just a payment terminal, digabloPos is the obvious choice.
| Feature | digabloPos | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Costs | ||
| POS software | Free | Free |
| Per-transaction fee | None | 1.75% (Europe) |
| Card reader | Not required | $29 - $79 (purchase) |
| Advanced features | All free | Limited |
| Customer display (SDS) | Included free | Not available |
| POS Features | ||
| Inventory management | Complete | Basic |
| Employee management | Limited | |
| Customer credit / tabs | ||
| Table plans (restaurant) | ||
| Barcode scanner | ||
| Connectivity and Offline | ||
| Full offline mode | ||
| Cash sales offline | ||
| Inventory management offline | ||
| Automatic sync | ||
| Internationalization | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Geographic availability | Worldwide | ~12 countries |
| Number of languages | 6 languages | ~8 languages |
| Swahili support | ||
| Emerging market focus | ||
| Payments and Integrations | ||
| Integrated card payment | ||
| PayPal integration | ||
| Contactless payment | ||
| Thermal printing | ||
| Sales reports | Detailed | Basic |
digabloPos is a complete POS system with advanced inventory management, employee management, table plans, and customer credit. Zettle is primarily a payment terminal with basic POS features.
Zettle charges 1.75% on every card transaction in Europe (2.29% in the US). These fees add up quickly. digabloPos charges no fees regardless of sales volume.
Zettle requires an internet connection to function. Without connectivity, you cannot process payments or manage your business. digabloPos works fully offline with all features available.
digabloPos supports multiple currencies and 6 languages including Swahili. Zettle only supports one currency per account and is available in approximately 12 countries.
Extend credit to customers, manage tabs, and track balances. This essential feature for emerging markets is absent from Zettle.
digabloPos works on any existing device. Zettle requires purchasing a card reader ($29 to $79) to accept payments, representing a mandatory upfront cost.
Download digabloPos for free and get a complete POS system: inventory management, employee management, customer credit — all with no transaction fees and no internet required.