Last updated: March 2026 · By Tom Zhang, Senior POS Analyst · 10+ Years in Restaurant Tech
Epos Now
Choosing between KwickOS and Epos Now? This isn't even close. We tested both systems head-to-head in real restaurant environments, and the results are definitive. Here's the complete breakdown.
KwickOS vs Epos Now: Quick Overview
Pricing: KwickOS Saves You $17,000+ Over 3 Years
Epos Now starts at $39-$99+/month with locked processing at Epos Now Payments (locked). Over 3 years, a restaurant processing $40K/month will spend $35,000+ or more.
KwickOS averages ~$18,000 over 3 years — with everything included and the freedom to choose your own payment processor for the best rates. That's a difference of $17,000+ that stays in your restaurant instead of going to a POS company.
Features: What's Included vs What Costs Extra
KwickOS includes 20+ integrated modules in every plan. Epos Now charges extra for features that restaurants consider essential — online ordering, loyalty programs, employee scheduling, and more.
The Dealbreakers
1. Payment Processing Freedom
KwickOS: Works with any payment processor. Use Stripe, your bank, or whoever gives the best rate. Switch anytime.
Epos Now: Locked into Epos Now's proprietary processing at Epos Now Payments (locked). No choice, no negotiation.
2. Offline Capability
KwickOS: Full operations at 1ms speed — orders, payments, kitchen display, loyalty — everything works without internet.
Epos Now: Cloud-dependent. Internet outage = downtime, lost sales, frustrated customers.
3. Online Ordering
KwickOS: Built-in, zero commission. 100% of revenue goes to the restaurant.
Epos Now: Third-party required — fees that eat into your margins on every single order.
Verdict: KwickOS Wins — 9.5 vs 5.5
This comparison isn't close. KwickOS outperforms Epos Now in every category that matters to restaurant owners: pricing, processing freedom, offline reliability, and included features. The $17,000+ savings over 3 years is real money that grows your business instead of funding a POS company's shareholders.
Ready to Stop Overpaying for Your POS?
KwickOS includes everything — POS, online ordering, loyalty, delivery, scheduling, KDS, CRM, and 15+ more modules — with zero hidden fees and zero commissions. Trusted by 5,000+ businesses across all 50 states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epos Now good for US restaurants?
Epos Now is a UK company expanding into the US. Support response times and quality are inconsistent for US-based businesses. KwickOS is purpose-built for the US market with US-based support, and offers more restaurant-specific features at comparable pricing.
Epos Now vs KwickOS — which is better?
KwickOS scores 9.5/10 vs Epos Now's 5.5/10. KwickOS offers full offline mode, zero-commission online ordering, delivery management, and 20+ modules — all features Epos Now either lacks or charges extra for. Plus, KwickOS provides US-based support.
Tom Zhang
Senior POS Analyst · 10+ Years in Restaurant Tech
Former restaurant technology consultant who has helped 200+ restaurants transition to modern POS systems. Specializes in cost analysis and payment processing optimization. Published in Restaurant Business Magazine and Nation's Restaurant News.
