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Epos Now vs Postmates

Epos Now logo

Epos Now

Restaurants

Cloud point of sale for hospitality and retail sold with hardware finance and attached payment processing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Postmates logo

Postmates

Restaurants

On-demand delivery platform

From
$15/order
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epos Now hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.; Postmates driver supply varies by location after consolidation with Uber Eats
  • They diverge on capability: Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Postmates covers On-demand delivery.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epos Now and Postmates actually diverge.

Attributes where Epos Now and Postmates differ
AttributeEpos NowPostmates
Starting priceOn request$15/order
Pricing modelquotetransaction
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Epos Now

  • Cloud till software
  • Hardware bundles
  • Integrated payments
  • AppStore add ons
  • Stock and product management
  • Multi site reporting

Only in Postmates

  • On-demand delivery
  • Order management
  • Customer access
  • Analytics
  • Menu management
  • Uber Eats
  • POS systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Epos Now

  • A single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quicklynot Postmates
  • An independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation projectnot Postmates
  • An operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one systemnot Postmates
  • A business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at allnot Postmates

Postmates

  • Point of Salenot Epos Now
  • Order Managementnot Epos Now
  • Inventory Controlnot Epos Now
  • Staff Schedulingnot Epos Now

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Epos Now

  • Hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.
  • Software, hardware finance and card processing are three separate agreements with different notice periods, which makes a clean exit difficult and is the source of most published complaints.
  • The vendor makes its margin on payment processing, so the low advertised software price is offset by a card rate that costs far more across a year of trading.
  • Sales is telesales led and buyers report pressure to sign quickly, which is a poor fit for a decision involving multi year finance commitments.
  • Useful capability is spread across paid add ons in the application store, so the functional system a restaurant actually needs costs considerably more than the entry subscription.

Postmates

  • Driver supply varies by location after consolidation with Uber Eats
  • Customer support is now handled through Uber's system rather than dedicated Postmates support
  • Limited delivery areas in less densely populated regions

Pricing, plan by plan

Epos Now

On request
  • Epos Now$undefined/year
    • Software subscription quoted per till
    • Hardware frequently supplied under a separate finance or lease agreement
    • Card processing contracted separately and priced by negotiated rate

Postmates

$15/order
  • Standard$20/percent
    • Delivery
    • Order management

Which should you pick?

Choose Epos Now if

  • You need cloud till software.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want hardware bundles.
Epos Now review

Choose Postmates if

  • You need on-demand delivery.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Postmates review

Questions people ask

Is Epos Now or Postmates better?
Neither clearly leads. Epos Now starts at On request and Postmates at $15/order, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epos Now or Postmates?
Epos Now starts at On request and Postmates at $15/order.
Does Epos Now or Postmates run on more platforms?
Epos Now runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Postmates runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Epos Now best used for?
Epos Now is most often used for a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly, an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project, an operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one system, a business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at all. Of those, a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly and an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project are not what Postmates is typically brought in for.
What can Epos Now do that Postmates cannot?
Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Hardware bundles, Integrated payments, AppStore add ons. Postmates covers On-demand delivery, Order management, Customer access, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epos Now: Is the hardware bought or leased?

Frequently financed through a third party agreement rather than bought outright. Ask explicitly which it is and read the term before signing.

Postmates: Is Postmates still operating after Uber's acquisition?

Yes, Postmates continues operating. Uber completed the acquisition in December 2020 and kept Postmates as a separate consumer-facing brand. Orders placed on Postmates are fulfilled by Uber Eats drivers tagged with Postmates order identifiers.

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Epos Now: Can I cancel the software and keep trading?

You can stop the subscription, but a separate hardware finance agreement continues to its own end date, and processing is contracted separately again.

Postmates: How are Postmates orders delivered after the Uber acquisition?

Postmates orders are now delivered by Uber Eats drivers, but the Postmates app remains separate. Deliveries are tagged as Postmates OrderID within the unified driver network.

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Epos Now: Do I have to use their card processing?

It is the commercial basis of the pricing. Using another acquirer, where permitted, changes the software quote.

Postmates: Can I still use the Postmates app?

Yes, the Postmates app continues to be available on the App Store and Google Play. You can place orders through the Postmates app, though the driver network now operates through Uber Eats infrastructure.

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Epos Now: Is it suitable for a busy full service restaurant?

It handles straightforward hospitality service. Complex coursing, large table management and high volume kitchens are better served by restaurant specific systems.

Postmates: Did Postmates driver operations change?

Yes, Uber shut down the Postmates Fleet app for drivers. Postmates couriers were notified the Fleet app would go offline, consolidating driver operations into the Uber driver app. Postmates orders are now fulfilled by Uber Eats drivers.

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