Yakuma vs Loyverse
Free/freemium POS for very small businesses and micro-chains.
See the complete breakdown of how Yakuma compares to Loyverse across every dimension that matters for your business.
Complete Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Loyverse | Yakuma |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Vendor-owned cloud. Your data lives in Loyverse's infrastructure, subject to their terms. | Customer-owned infrastructure. Your data, your servers (on-premise, private cloud, or your cloud account). |
| Deployment model | Cloud-only. No option for on-premise or private cloud deployment. | On-premise, private cloud, or customer cloud. You choose where your systems run. |
| Cloud provider choice | Vendor-imposed. You use Loyverse's cloud infrastructure with no alternatives. | AWS, Azure, GCP, or customer choice. Deploy on your preferred cloud provider. |
| Exit strategy | Limited / vendor-dependent. Leaving means losing access to your data and starting over. | Full data ownership and portability. Export everything, switch anytime, no data hostage. |
| IT governance | Not supported. Freemium model not designed for enterprise IT requirements. | Designed for enterprise IT policies. Full compliance with corporate security, data residency, and governance. |
| Target | Free/freemium POS for very small businesses and micro-chains. | Enterprise-grade chain engine that still serves SMBs without losing depth. |
| Franchise support | Basic multi-location. Not designed for franchise networks or multiple owners. | Native franchise architecture (franchisor/franchisee separation, multi-owner networks). Read more → Franchise POS |
| Hotel & Airport Operations | Not supported. Cannot integrate with hotel PMS systems for room charging or airport authority systems for compliance reporting. | Native integration with hotel PMS (room posting, guest identification) and airport compliance (boarding pass handling, authority reporting, revenue sharing). Read more → Regulated Environments |
| Price sensitivity | Free entry point, upsell on add-ons and services. | Not free, but optimized TCO over years for chains and franchises. |
| Features | Nice inventory, loyalty, and analytics for small setups. | Scaled-up inventory, promotions, and compliance for complex multi-store enterprises. |
| Tech stack | Mobile-first simplicity (phone/tablet POS). | Full stack: mobile, desktop (Windows), web, with broad API surface for integration. |
| Native apps | Basic mobile app. No custom development options. | 100% custom native apps for iOS and Android built for your specific business needs. |
| Smart-watch & Smart-TV apps | Not available. | Native apps for Apple Watch, WearOS, and Smart-TV displays. |
| Source code protection | Not applicable for freemium model. | Full source code deposited with a public notary for enterprise clients. |
Why Choose Yakuma Over Loyverse
Global by Design
Unlike Loyverse, Yakuma was built from day one for multi-country operations with different taxes, currencies, languages, and fiscal requirements.
Deep Customization
Build your own workflows with scripting and configuration. Don't wait for vendor roadmaps to get the features your business needs.
No Vendor Lock-in
Choose your own hardware, payment providers, and integrations. Yakuma works with what you have, not what we sell.
Multi-Sector Platform
Retail, restaurants, salons, tickets, and more on a single platform. No need for separate systems for different business types.
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