StoreHub vs Loyverse: Which POS is better for a Filipino business?

Having a point-of-sale (POS) system can make any Filipino business owner’s life easier. It automatically manages inventory, tracks staff performance, and provides sales reports whenever you need it. 

But finding the perfect one for your business? Now, that’s a different story.

You may have stumbled into a restaurant or retail store and saw a StoreHub or Loyverse POS. And yes, they’ve got similar features, but each POS serves different needs and business goals.

In this guide, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about StoreHub and Loyverse to help find the perfect POS for you.

What is Loyverse?

Loyverse lets you turn your smartphone or tablet into a fully functioning point-of-sale system. It mostly serves F&B establishments (restaurants, bars, cafes), retail stores, and even grocery stores.  

Loyverse’s features in the Philippines

Here are some of the key features that Loyverse offers:

• POS (software): to turn any smartphone and tablet into a Loyverse POS.
• Inventory management: to track, control, and manage your inventory. 
• Employee management: to help you keep an eye on your staff’s performance and plan their shifts.
• Sales analytics: to track any sales trends and find out which are your best or worst selling items.
• Loyalty Program: to view customer’s purchase history and encourage them to come back to your store.
• Credit card payments: to accept contactless payment methods such as credit cards.

What is StoreHub?

StoreHub is an all-in-one, cloud-based point-of-sale system that’s easy to use. With 30+ features including inventory management, staff management, automated SMS marketing, and loyalty, it’s perfect for any type of business.

StoreHub’s features in the Philippines

Here are some of the key features that StoreHub offers:

• POS system: to manage and streamline your day-to-day operations.
• QR Order & Pay: lessens order mistakes by allowing customers to view the menu, order, and pay through their smartphones.
• Inventory management: to help reduce your waste and reduce costs by effectively tracking and managing your inventory.
• Multi-location management: easily manage multiple stores anytime, anywhere (yes, you don’t need to be in-store anymore).
• Reporting and analytics: to utilize real-time sales reports and data to make better business decisions.
• Employee management: to reduce time spent on manual HR tasks.
• Online ordering for F&B: to allow customers to order delivery (or pick up) and gain a new revenue stream for your business.
• WebStore: to build, manage, and grow your business online.
• Loyalty: to reward existing customers and drive repeat purchases.
• SMS Marketing: to send automated and personalized SMSes to keep customers spending in your store.

StoreHub vs Loyverse: main comparison

Need a clearer comparison of both POS systems to help you with decision-making? Here’s an overview of StoreHub and Loyverse features and prices.

BIR Accreditation: StoreHub vs Loyverse

StoreHub’s BIR-accredited POS system makes tax filing for business owners in the Philippines easier. If you’re running or planning to run a business in the Philippines, StoreHub will help you register your POS system with the BIR for ₱1,000. 

It’s simple and hassle-free so you and your staff can focus on more important tasks for your business!

On the other hand, as of Oct 26, 2023, Loyverse is currently not on the list of BIR’s accredited POS providers. 

If you choose to use Loyverse, you will need to write all your Official Receipts (OR) manually.

Loyalty Programs: StoreHub vs Loyverse

Looking for ways to get more loyal and returning customers?

StoreHub offers a seamless and easy-to-use loyalty program that’s integrated with your StoreHub POS. It lets you easily customize in-store and online promotions while making it easy for customers to redeem their cashback or store credit!

You can also access customer data and insights to help you make better decisions for your business – whether that’s providing better service or more delicious food!

On top of that, you can send your customers personalized and targeted SMSes with StoreHub Engage.

It takes less than a minute to set up, no fancy tools or marketing experts needed to send different campaigns such as:

• Cashback Reminders: remind your customers to redeem their cashback to drive more revenue.
• Birthday Promotions: surprise your customers on their special day with a voucher!
• Win Back Lost Customers: customers haven’t spent with you in a long time? Send them an SMS to let them know they matter to you!
• Custom Campaigns: got a big promo coming soon? Or launching a new product? Customize your SMS campaigns to target whomever you want!

Meanwhile, Loyverse only offers a simple loyalty program that rewards points per transaction to keep them coming back to your store.

Summary: which is better in the Philippines – Loyverse or StoreHub?

If you’re looking for a simple but limited solution for your day-to-day operations, Loyverse offers software that lets you turn any smartphone or tablet into a POS.

However, any additional features such as employee management, advanced inventory, and integrations like accounting come with a fee.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more robust, long-term, and all-in-one solution that’ll help you grow your business, then StoreHub may be the best option.

With 30+ features at your fingertips including inventory management, multi-location management, automated SMS marketing, and QR Order and Pay, you’re able to run your business worry-free while enjoying long-term savings.

Need help in getting started? If you’re located in the National Capital Region (NCR), our team will go to your store, set up all hardware, and ensure your whole team is properly onboarded!

Want to learn more about StoreHub and how we can help you and your business? Just watch this quick video or book a FREE DEMO by clicking the button below!

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