The first question every store or restaurant owner asks before buying POS software is “how much will it cost?”. The honest answer: the software price is only one part of the bill. This guide breaks down pricing models in Egypt, the costs that appear after you buy, and real hardware prices — so you budget right the first time.
1. How POS software is priced in Egypt
Monthly or yearly subscription
A fixed fee per month or year that usually includes updates, support and backups. Low upfront cost, and you can change plans as your business changes.
Lifetime licence
A larger one-time payment. Check the details: are future updates free, is support paid after year one, and is the licence locked to one device? Many “lifetime” licences need an annual maintenance fee.
Free software
Fine for testing or a very small shop, but usually without support, guaranteed backups or a mobile app.
2. What drives the price
- Number of registers and devices.
- Branches and warehouses with sync and stock transfers.
- A mobile app to watch sales and stock remotely.
- Your trade: tables and kitchen display for restaurants, ingredient search and expiry alerts for pharmacies, scale barcodes and offers for supermarkets.
- Accounting: customers, suppliers, credit sales and financial reports in the same system.
- Arabic support on WhatsApp and phone.
3. Kashir plan prices
A real reference point — current Kashir plans, all starting with a free 14-day trial:
| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 299 EGP/mo | One register for a small shop |
| Business | 799 EGP/mo | The favourite for busy stores |
| Enterprise | Custom | Chains, many branches, full customisation |
Full details on the pricing page.
4. Hidden costs to ask about
- Setup and item entry.
- Training for cashiers and managers.
- Data migration from old software or spreadsheets.
- Renewal price after year one.
- Hardware compatibility with your printer and scanner.
- Internet outages: a POS that works offline saves you a lost day.
5. POS hardware prices in Egypt
The lowest current price in each category from the Kashir hardware store (cash on delivery):
| Category | Device | From |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal receipt printer | Bluetooth Printer 58mm Portable | 1,200 EGP |
| Barcode scanner | USB Wired 1D Scanner | 850 EGP |
| Cash drawer | Compact Cash Drawer 350mm | 1,500 EGP |
6. Example: equipping a small shop
One register, an existing PC, plus a receipt printer, barcode scanner and cash drawer on the Starter plan:
| Hardware (one-time) | 3,550 EGP approx. |
| Kashir Starter plan | 299 EGP per month |
Bottom line
The cheapest option is not always the best value. Calculate the full cost, choose software that works offline with real support, and test it on your own business first. Start with Kashir systems free for 14 days.