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 (recently rebranded to PayPal Point of Sale) 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 (2.29% + 9c in-person), has effectively no offline mode for most users, offers limited POS functionality, and is only available in 13 countries. digabloPos is a complete, free POS system that works offline from day one, 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 | 2.29% + 9c (in-person) |
| Card reader | Not required | $29 - $239 (purchase) |
| Advanced features | Floor plan, SDS free | Limited |
| Customer display (SDS) | Included free | Not available |
| POS Features | ||
| Inventory management | Paid module | Basic included |
| Employee management | 2 free | Basic multi-user |
| Customer credit / tabs | ||
| Table plans (restaurant) | ||
| Barcode scanner | ||
| Connectivity and Offline | ||
| Full offline mode | On request (24h limit) | |
| Cash sales offline | ||
| Inventory management offline | ||
| Automatic sync | ||
| Internationalization | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Geographic availability | Worldwide | 13 countries |
| Number of languages | 6 languages | Device language |
| 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 2.29% + 9c on every in-person transaction (3.49% + 9c for manual entry). These fees add up quickly. digabloPos charges no fees regardless of sales volume.
Zettle effectively requires an internet connection. An offline mode exists but must be manually activated by contacting PayPal, is limited to 24-hour sessions, and stores data for only 5 days. digabloPos works fully offline from day one with all features available.
digabloPos supports multiple currencies and 6 languages including Swahili. Zettle only supports one currency per account and is available in only 13 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 (iOS, Android, web, desktop). Zettle requires purchasing a card reader ($29 to $239) and is only available on iOS and Android.
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.