Product A
Helcim
by Helcim Inc.
Canadian-friendly POS with interchange-plus pricing and no monthly fee.
Free tier
Visit Helcim →Product B
TouchBistro
by TouchBistro Inc.
iPad-based restaurant POS with tableside ordering and strong menu management.
$69mo
Visit TouchBistro →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Helcim | TouchBistro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | $69mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Top Pros | No monthly software fee | Intuitive iPad UI that staff learn quickly |
| Transparent interchange-plus pricing | Strong table and floor plan management | |
| Strong Canadian support (Interac debit, CAD) | Works offline — keeps taking orders if internet drops | |
| Top Cons | Hardware must be purchased | Add-ons (loyalty, reservations) cost extra |
| Fewer advanced features than Lightspeed or Square | Not ideal for quick service or retail |
Choose Helcim if you…
- Want: no monthly software fee
- Want: transparent interchange-plus pricing
- Want: strong canadian support (interac debit, cad)
Choose TouchBistro if you…
- Want: intuitive ipad ui that staff learn quickly
- Want: strong table and floor plan management
- Want: works offline — keeps taking orders if internet drops