Comparison
KalasOS vs Loyverse
Loyverse is a free POS app for iOS and Android with a free kitchen display, paid add-ons, and sales that keep working offline. KalasOS runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or PC and includes a guest self-order kiosk, which the Loyverse features page does not list. KalasOS needs an internet connection on every screen.
At a glance
| KalasOS | Loyverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Starter is free for one location. Growth USD 150/year, Premium USD 250/year. | POS, kitchen display, customer display, loyalty and multi-store management are free. Paid add-ons per store or per employee. |
| Runs on | Any phone, tablet or PC with a recent browser. | Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. |
| Kitchen display | Included on every plan, on any device with a browser. | Free app for iPad and Android tablets, connected to the POS over Wi-Fi through your router. |
| Guest self-order kiosk | Included on every plan, on your venue's own subdomain. | Not listed on the Loyverse features page. |
| Without internet | Does not work. Keep a mobile hotspot as backup. | Sales keep working and sync later. Refunds and card terminals do not work offline. |
| Card payments | Not supported. Guests pay cash or scan your own payment QR on screen, and staff record it. | Through partner providers such as SumUp, PayPal Zettle and Yoco, depending on region. |
| Support | Growth and Premium: Priority support: email and phone, Sun to Fri 10:00 to 18:00 NPT, reply within 1 business day. | 24/7 live chat, a Help Center and a community forum. |
Where Loyverse is stronger
- The POS, kitchen display, customer display, loyalty program and multi-store management cost nothing.
- Sales keep going without internet and sync when the connection returns.
- Card payments through partner providers in the regions they serve.
- Inventory tools, from stock tracking to purchase orders; advanced inventory is a paid add-on.
- Native iOS and Android apps, and 24/7 live chat support.
Where KalasOS is stronger
- A guest self-order kiosk with dine-in or takeaway and a customer number, included in the free Starter plan.
- Runs in any recent browser, so a Windows PC or an old laptop can be the cashier or kitchen screen.
- Waiter, cashier, kitchen and kiosk screens share one live order stream, with item status for each kitchen station.
- Guests scan your own Fonepay, eSewa, Khalti or bank QR on screen, with the amount to pay.
- Built in Kathmandu, with plans in NPR and support in Nepal time.
Which fits your venue
Choose Loyverse if your connection is unreliable, you need card payments through a supported provider, or you want a free POS with loyalty and inventory. Choose KalasOS if you want guests to order from a kiosk, run staff screens on any device with a browser, and show your wallet QR on screen in Nepal.
Sources
- Loyverse pricing, checked on 20 October 2026
- Loyverse features, checked on 20 October 2026
- Loyverse kitchen display system, checked on 20 October 2026
- Loyverse Help Center: offline use of Loyverse POS, checked on 20 October 2026
What you need
Kiosk, waiter, cashier and kitchen screens all need a connection. Keep a mobile hotspot as backup.
| Item | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Internet connection | Required | Every screen needs one. A mobile hotspot works as backup. |
| Phone, tablet or PC | Required | Any device with a recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. |
| Printer | Optional | Bills and kitchen tickets open as PDFs sized for 80 mm or 58 mm receipt paper. Print them from the browser's print dialog. |
| Card terminal | Not supported | Guests pay cash or scan your own payment QR on screen; staff record the payment. |
| Cash drawer | Not supported | No cash drawer connection. |
| Direct thermal printing (ESC/POS) | Not supported | Printing goes through the browser, not a printer driver. |
Questions
Is Loyverse free?
The Loyverse POS, kitchen display, customer display, loyalty program and multi-store management are free. Unlimited sales history and advanced inventory cost extra per store, and employee management costs extra per employee, as listed on the Loyverse pricing page on 20 October 2026.
Does KalasOS work offline like Loyverse?
No. Every KalasOS screen needs an internet connection, so keep a mobile hotspot as backup. Loyverse POS keeps recording sales offline and syncs them later.
Does Loyverse have a self-order kiosk?
The Loyverse features page does not list one; its customer display shows order details during checkout. KalasOS includes a guest self-order kiosk on every plan.
Can I move from Loyverse to KalasOS?
Yes. Put your items in a CSV file with name, price and category columns and use Import CSV on the KalasOS Menu page. Tables have their own CSV upload, and staff are invited one by one.