Free UK POS

Free POS System for UK Small Businesses

Written by Calvin Lo, Founder of Aphelios Software | July 2026 | 8 min read

A complete POS system for UK small businesses at £0/mo. Accept payments, track inventory, and manage customers with no setup fees or long contracts.

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What You Get with a Free POS System

Aphelios offers a fully functional free POS system for UK small businesses. The free plan includes core features: point of sale, inventory tracking, barcode scanning, Stripe payment processing, sales reports, and customer management for up to 2 users with no time limit.

Our free plan is designed to give you everything you need to run your business. Compare it with our paid plans, see how it stacks up against other POS systems, read our guide to the best POS for small businesses, or explore mobile POS options.

Is It Really Free?

Yes. Aphelios operates on a freemium model. The free plan is a permanent, fully functional POS system with no time limits. There are no hidden fees, no setup charges, and no long-term contracts. You only pay if you need more users, advanced features, or dedicated support.

We believe in transparent pricing. You can see exactly what you get on our pricing page. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Free Plan Features

POS System

Complete point of sale with fast checkout and payment processing

Inventory Tracking

Real-time stock management with low stock alerts

Barcode Scanning

Scan products with your phone camera or hardware scanner

Stripe Payments

Accept cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay via Stripe

Sales Reports

Daily, weekly, and monthly sales analytics

Customer Management

Track customer profiles and purchase history

Purchase Orders

Create and manage purchase orders for stock replenishment

Multi-User Access

Up to 2 users with role-based permissions

What's Included: Free vs Paid

Feature	Free	Starter	Business
Monthly Price	£0	£29.99	£119.99
Users	2	2	10
POS System
Inventory Tracking
Barcode Scanning
Stripe Payments
Sales Reports
Customer Management
Multi-Location
API Access
Dedicated Support		Email	Priority

All plans include no setup fees, no long-term contracts, and no proprietary hardware requirements.

Why Choose a Free POS System?

Test before committing: Use the full POS system at no cost and upgrade only when you need more
No risk: Free plan with no time limit means you can run your business without financial pressure
Upgrade when ready: Move to a paid plan seamlessly when your business grows
No hardware needed: Works on your existing phone, tablet, or computer

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Is the free POS system really free?

Yes. Aphelios has a permanent free plan for 2 users with no time limit, no setup fees, and no long-term contracts. Core features including POS, inventory tracking, and sales reports are included at no cost.

How many users can I have on the free plan?

The free plan supports up to 2 users. If you need more users, you can upgrade to the Starter plan (£29.99/mo) or Business plan (£119.99/mo).

Are there transaction fees on the free plan?

There are no Aphelios transaction fees. You only pay standard Stripe processing rates for card payments, which are typically 1.5% + 20p per transaction for UK cards.

Can I upgrade from the free plan later?

Yes. You can upgrade to any paid plan at any time. Your data transfers automatically and there is no setup fee. You can also downgrade back to free if needed.

Do I need hardware for the free POS system?

No. The free plan works on any phone, tablet, or computer with a web browser. Barcode scanning works with your phone camera. No proprietary hardware is required.

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