Open Source Point of Sale
Open Source Point of Sale (OSPOS) is a powerful, web-based point of sale system designed for businesses seeking an efficient and customizable solution for managing sales and inventory. Written in PHP with MySQL (or MariaDB) as the backend, OSPOS provides a user-friendly interface and leverages the CodeIgniter 4 framework and Bootstrap 3 with Bootswatch themes for enhanced functionality and aesthetics. The latest version (3.4) introduces improved security and a complete overhaul of the original software.
Key Features
- Stock Management: Handle items and kits with customizable attributes.
- Taxation: Support for VAT, GST, customer, and multi-tier tax systems.
- Sales and Transactions: Comprehensive sale register with detailed logging.
- Invoicing and Quotations: Create and manage quotes and invoices with ease.
- Expense Tracking: Log and monitor business expenses.
- Receipts and Communication: Print or email receipts, invoices, and quotations.
- Barcode Support: Generate and print barcodes for products.
- Customer and Supplier Database: Maintain detailed records of contacts.
- Multiuser Access: Support for multiple users with permission controls.
- Reporting: Detailed insights on sales, orders, expenses, and inventory.
- Additional Features: Includes gift cards, rewards, restaurant table management, SMS messaging, multilanguage support, MailChimp integration, and GDPR compliance.
Use Cases
OSPOS is ideal for retail businesses, restaurants, and service providers who need a reliable and open-source POS system. Its flexibility makes it suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to streamline operations without the cost of proprietary software. With support for cloud deployment and hardware like receipt printers and barcode scanners, it caters to diverse operational needs.
Unique Selling Points
- Open Source: Free to use with a vibrant community for support and contributions.
- Customizable UI: Selectable Bootstrap-based themes for a tailored look.
- Security: Optional Google reCAPTCHA for login protection and GDPR readiness.
- Live Demos: Test the system with live and development demos before installation.
