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Epos Now vs Wisely

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
Wisely logo

Wisely

Restaurants

Guest intelligence and CRM for restaurants

From
$200/month
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.; Wisely wisely is now part of Olo, per the vendor: "Wisely is now part of Olo", and its pricing page redirects to Olo sales contact form rather than showing prices
  • They diverge on capability: Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Wisely covers Guest CRM.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Epos Now and Wisely differ
AttributeEpos NowWisely
Starting priceOn request$200/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

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 Wisely

  • Guest CRM
  • Waitlist
  • Reservations
  • Feedback
  • Marketing
  • Analytics
  • Toast
  • Square

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 Wisely
  • An independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation projectnot Wisely
  • An operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one systemnot Wisely
  • A business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at allnot Wisely

Wisely

  • Restaurant customer intelligence and loyalty marketingnot 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.

Wisely

  • Wisely is now part of Olo, per the vendor: "Wisely is now part of Olo", and its pricing page redirects to Olo sales contact form rather than showing prices

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

Wisely

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • CRM
    • Waitlist
    • Basic features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full features

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 Wisely if

  • You need guest crm.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want waitlist.
Wisely review

Questions people ask

Is Epos Now or Wisely better?
Neither clearly leads. Epos Now starts at On request and Wisely at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epos Now or Wisely?
Epos Now starts at On request and Wisely at $200/month.
Does Epos Now or Wisely run on more platforms?
Epos Now runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Wisely 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 Wisely is typically brought in for.
What can Epos Now do that Wisely cannot?
Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Hardware bundles, Integrated payments, AppStore add ons. Wisely covers Guest CRM, Waitlist, Reservations, Feedback.

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.

Wisely: Is Wisely compliant with data privacy regulations?

Yes. Wisely is GDPR and CCPA compliant as a Data Processor. Clients own their data, and the platform includes features to manage all Data Subject rights within Wisely.

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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.

Wisely: What security certifications does Wisely have?

Wisely is SOC 2 compliant and completes regular internal and external security audits. The infrastructure maintains a 99.9% uptime SLA with data classifications aligned to NIST and ISO standards.

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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.

Wisely: Which POS and ordering systems integrate with Wisely?

Wisely integrates with major systems including Toast, Micros, Olo, Oracle, Shopify, and hundreds of other point solutions to aggregate customer data across all channels.

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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.

Wisely: Do I need to be enrolled in a loyalty program to have my data tracked?

No. Wisely provides visibility into 100% of customers, not just loyalty members, enabling brands to understand behaviors and customer lifetime value across their entire guest base.

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