The Complete Business Management Platform
See why Australian businesses choose VPS Foundation Suite over Square, Shopify, Lightspeed, and Retail Express
Core Features
Point of Sale (POS)
- Offline mode capability
- Multiple payment types
- Real-time inventory sync
- Receipt printer integration
- Till reconciliation
- Staff commission tracking
Inventory Management
- Multi-location tracking
- Min/max stock levels
- Automatic reordering
- Barcode generation
- Stock transfers
- Stocktaking tools
Full Accounting
- Accounts receivable/payable
- GST/Tax handling
- Financial reporting
- Aged trial balance
- Customer statements
- Purchase orders
E-commerce Integration
- eBay full integration
- Amazon connectivity
- Website integration
- Real-time inventory sync
- Centralized order management
- Automated listings
B2B Features
- Customer pricing tiers
- Credit terms management
- Bulk ordering
- Sales agent tracking
- Commission management
- Customer portals
Technical Excellence
- Multi-tenant architecture
- API access
- Custom integrations
- On-premise option
- Data ownership
- Regular backups
Detailed Feature Comparison
Feature | VPS Suite | Square | Shopify | Lightspeed | Retail Express |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pricing & Fees | |||||
Transaction Fees | $0 | 2.2%+ | 2.9%+ | 2.6%+ | Varies |
Monthly Base Cost | From $149 | From $0 | From $39 | From $119 | From $299 |
Hidden Fees | None | Many | Many | Some | Some |
Point of Sale | |||||
Offline Mode | |||||
Multi-location | |||||
Accounting & Finance | |||||
Full Accounting Suite | |||||
Accounts Payable/Receivable | Limited | ||||
GST/Tax Reporting | Basic | Basic | Basic | ||
E-commerce & Marketplaces | |||||
eBay Integration | Built-in | $ Extra App | $ Extra | ||
Amazon Integration | Built-in | $ Extra App | $ Extra | ||
Website Builder | Limited | ||||
Technical & Deployment | |||||
On-Premise Option | |||||
API Access | Full | Limited | Full | Limited | Limited |
Data Ownership | Full | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Why Switch From Your Current System?
VPS Suite vs Square
Square Limitations
- 2.2%+ transaction fees eat into profits
- No accounting features
- Limited inventory management
- No B2B features
- US-centric, limited Australian support
VPS Suite Advantages
- Zero transaction fees
- Full accounting suite included
- Advanced multi-location inventory
- Complete B2B capabilities
- Australian-owned with local support
VPS Suite vs Shopify
Shopify Limitations
- E-commerce focused, weak POS
- 2.9%+ transaction fees
- App ecosystem = extra costs
- No accounting features
- Limited B2B functionality
VPS Suite Advantages
- Equal strength POS & e-commerce
- No transaction fees
- All features included
- Complete accounting system
- Full B2B & B2C support
VPS Suite vs Lightspeed
Lightspeed Limitations
- Expensive monthly fees
- 2.6%+ payment processing
- Requires multiple products
- No integrated accounting
- Complex pricing structure
VPS Suite Advantages
- Lower total cost of ownership
- No payment processing fees
- All-in-one solution
- Built-in accounting
- Transparent pricing
VPS Suite vs Retail Express
Retail Express Limitations
- Outdated technology stack
- High monthly costs
- Limited customization
- Poor API capabilities
- No on-premise option
VPS Suite Advantages
- Modern Java/Spring architecture
- Better value pricing
- Highly customizable
- Full API access
- On-premise deployment option
Calculate Your Savings
With Your Current System
Monthly Software Fees:
$299+
Transaction Fees (2.5% avg):
$500+/month
Integration Apps:
$100+/month
Total Monthly Cost:
$899+
With VPS Foundation Suite
Monthly Software Fee:
$249
Transaction Fees:
$0
All Features Included:
$0
Total Monthly Cost:
$249
Save $650+ per month ($7,800+ per year)
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