Ace Retail POS Review - why 4.5 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jun 01, 2022

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What is Ace Retail POS?

Ace Retail POS software is an inventory management point of sale solution. The solution offers a number of functionalities that include an e-commerce integration tool that coordinates between a companys e-commerce site and back-end accounting and inventory system. The online reports module tracks the business performance with powerful drill-down options.

The integrated barcoding assigns multiple barcodes per item including serial numbers, vendor barcodes, search keywords. The multi-location feature tracks your entire business all at once.

Other features are auto-reorders, support, and training, discounts, loyalty programs among others. Ace Retail POS software is a product of ACE POS Solutions, which is a company based in Canada.

Who is it best for?

Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. Major industries where it can be used include health and nutrition, furniture and appliances, art rental and sales gallery, automotive, beer and liquor, clothing and fashion, and others. Some notable clients of the software include Planet CPU Inc, Windsand Clothier, Ruffians Pet Center, and others.

Main features and functionalities

The software comes with a secure and PCI-DSS compliant debit and credit card processing mechanism along with various other useful POS capabilities including barcode scanning, consignment management, coupons and gift cards, discounts, customer history, mobile POS, receipt printing, special orders, and multiple payment forms etc.

Ace Retail POS features a variety of inventory management capabilities including barcode generation, inventory matrix, inventory reorder alerts, kit assembly, support for multiple stores, discount scheduling, and serial number assignment. Other capabilities include daily closing reports, inventory and sales reports, email marketing, loyalty rewards programs, retail accounting, and others.

What is the actual cost?

Ace Retail POS offers three license pricing options; ACE Pro, ACE Premium, and eCommerce Options.

• ACE Pro starts at $675 for a one-time fee.
• ACE Premium starts at $1175 for a one-time fee.

The license cost information for eCommerce Options is unavailable. ACE Pro comes with features such as Sales Tracking, Multi-Tender Cashouts, Customer Tracking, etc., ACE Premium comes with all Pro Features PLUS Loyalty Marketing, Gift Cards/Certificates, Marketing Promotions, etc.

ITQlick pricing score is 5.2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Ace Retail POS. You can also find here pricing information from Ace Retail POS's website.

Pros

• ACE Retail POS is easy to use
• The software is easy to set up and also easy to configure
• The software offers optimal reporting features for sales and tax

Cons

• The software is complicated
• No mobile app is available

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Ace Retail POS vs alternative software solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Ace Retail POS right for you or your business?

Retailers looking for a POS system for businesses with unique barcodes and payment will find ACE Retail POS a good fit. The software can be used by Cash & Carry Wholesalers, Clothing/Shoes, Coffee Shops/Cafes, Consumer Electronics, etc.