POS software price in Pakistan: what it costs in 2026 and what the price leaves out

POS software in Pakistan is advertised from about Rs 2,000 a month for one location, but that number is only part of what you pay. The first-year cost is the software, a one-time setup fee, the hardware at each counter, FBR integration if your business needs it, and training. Compare vendors on that total, in writing, rather than on the monthly headline.

Every figure below comes from a vendor's own price list or guide, read in November 2026. They are starting prices, some exclude tax, and several vendors say the final quote follows a demo. Treat them as a way to spot a quote that is out of line, not as a price you will be charged.

What published POS prices look like

The pattern is clear. A flat low monthly fee usually buys a standard system, and the setup fee, add-ons and hardware are where the quotes move apart.

The costs the monthly price leaves out

Hardware

A POS needs a screen or PC, a receipt printer, usually a cash drawer and often a barcode scanner. Ezitech puts hardware at Rs 60,000 to Rs 200,000 per counter, with kitchen printers or screens extra. The EloERP guide gives Rs 40,000 to Rs 120,000 or more per terminal. The sources disagree, because the range depends on whether you buy entry-level or commercial-grade equipment. Ask for the model list, and check the software works with the printer you already own before you buy another.

Setup, data and training

Setup can include installing the system, loading your menu or product list, configuring tax and printing, and training staff. Some vendors fold it into the plan, others charge Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000. If you are moving from another system, ask whether importing your items and customers is included.

FBR integration

Pakistan's tax authority runs a POS integration scheme for retailers and restaurants. FBR's own integrated retailers page lists 14,078 integrations and 38,259 branches up to 31 October 2026, including 12,302 Tier-1 retailer integrations and 1,212 restaurant integrations. The page reports numbers only. It does not say who must integrate, so check with your tax adviser or FBR whether your business is covered.

If it is, ask how the vendor sells the connection. On myPOS's list it is a Rs 500 monthly add-on, with digital invoicing a separate Rs 1,000. The EloERP guide quotes Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 a year at vendors that sell it as an add-on. Some bundle it. One vendor guide says the integration itself has no government fee, but that is a vendor claim, so verify it with FBR or its integrator.

A worked first-year example

Take one outlet with one counter, a mid-range hardware kit and the cheapest published plans. These sums are our arithmetic from the figures above, not a quote.

The software is Rs 30,000 to Rs 39,000 in the first year. The hardware can be larger than that, and it is a one-time cost, so the second year is much cheaper than the first.

Restaurant or retail: what the screen has to do

The features that matter depend on how you sell. A shop needs fast barcode scanning, stock counts and returns. A restaurant needs more:

• Every order type on one screen, including dine-in, takeaway, delivery and delivery apps.
• A kitchen display or kitchen printer, so orders are not lost at rush hour.
• Cash shifts with a counted close, so a short drawer shows up the same day.
• Recipes and food cost, so a price change shows its effect on margin.
• Stock and wastage, so ingredient use matches sales.

Here is the order screen of our own restaurant POS, with sample menu data. It shows dine-in, takeaway and delivery on one screen, a customer lookup, item discounts, a payment mode and a running total.

An order placed on a table, with the waiter and a delivery-app channel selectable at the till:

Orders appear on a kitchen display with a timer and Ready, Hold and Reprint buttons:

The menu sheet lets staff add, edit, deactivate and bulk-upload items:

For a deeper look at what to demand from a restaurant system, read our restaurant POS system guide for Pakistan.

Questions to ask before you sign

1. 1What is the total for the first year and the third? Include software, setup, hardware, add-ons, training and support.
2. 2Is it priced per outlet or per register? A second counter can double the bill.
3. 3Is FBR integration included, and who registers it?
4. 4Does it work offline? If the internet drops, can you keep selling? Our guide to an offline restaurant POS explains what to test.
5. 5How are payments recorded? Cash, card, wallet and QR should be separate methods, or the drawer will not reconcile. See our guide to payment gateway integration in Pakistan.
6. 6Can you export your data if you leave, and in what format?
7. 7Can you see it run with your own menu or products before paying?

Rent or own

A monthly plan keeps the upfront cost low and normally includes hosting and updates. A one-time purchase costs more at the start, and support and upgrades are then separate. Ask for both quotes and compare them over five years. Whichever you choose, get the price of each module and add-on in writing.

How we can help

We build and set up restaurant and retail POS systems, with the kitchen display, cash shifts, recipes and stock shown above. We do not publish a price list, because the cost moves with the number of branches, the modules and the hardware. Tell us how you sell and we will send a written quote that names each item, so you can compare it with any other vendor line by line.