Compare EDGE and Auto-Star Retail POS - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - EDGE or Auto-Star Retail POS?

EDGE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Auto-Star Retail POS, and Auto-Star Retail POS is rated higher (90/100) than EDGE (84/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Retail & POS solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Edge Technologies Vs. Auto-Star

Edge Technologies: Our name may be new to you since Edge Technologies was started officially in 2006, but we enjoy a long and rich history dating back to 1986, when a small business unit set up within the Hydromat organization began importing and selling a, then unknown, Italian bar feeder. Edge Technologies has deep experience and a history of success and innovation...

Auto-Star: Since 1982, Auto~Star has earned the confidence of major retailers who rely upon us to deliver best of breed technologies that drive their bottom lines. Simply put – our results are measured by store performance. So we listen carefully to our customers. We work in their stores, their back rooms, and in their offices. What we learn, we apply.

Who is more expensive? EDGE or Auto-Star Retail POS?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Retail & POS software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for EDGE and Auto-Star Retail POS.

EDGE accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 EDGE is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Retail & POS software. Auto-Star Retail POS price starts at $99 per month , When comparing Auto-Star Retail POS to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Retail & POS software cost.

Bottom line: EDGE is more expensive than Auto-Star Retail POS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared EDGE Vs. Auto-Star Retail POS based on some of the most important and required Retail & POS features.

EDGE : this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Management, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management, Discounts, eCommerce, Gift Cards.

Auto-Star Retail POS: Accounting Management, Bar Code Scanning, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management.

Target customer size

Profit Premier has mainly been designed keeping in consideration the needs of small and medium retail businesses. The software is a viable product for retail businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.



EDGE

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

From space saving short bar loaders that handle 4” bars up to 60” in length to 12-foot and 6-foot magazine loaders that can feed up to 2” diameter - the EDGE line of bar feeders have both defined and establishe...

Categories: Roofing Contractor, Retail & POS, Point of sale, Retail.

Auto-Star Retail POS

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $99 per month

Auto-Star Retail is a cloud-based point of sale system that is developed to be used in businesses as well as by individuals. The solution is designed to work in businesses of all types and can be used in medium...

Categories: Point of sale.

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EDGE : 15 Features

Accounting Management
Bar Code Scanning
Credit Card Processing
Customer History
Customer Management
Discounts
eCommerce
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Print Receipt
Reporting
Returns
Revenue Totals
Sales Commissions
Store Credit

Auto-Star Retail POS: 15 Features

Accounting Management
Bar Code Scanning
Credit Card Processing
Customer History
Customer Management
Discounts
Employee Management
Gift Cards
Inventory Management
Layaways & Quotes
Print Receipt
Receipt Notes
Reporting
Returns
Sell when Server/Network Down
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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EDGE
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
26
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Auto-Sta...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
16
ShopKeep...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$49 per month
Functionality
11
NetSuite...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
7.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
20
Rezku
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per license
Functionality
16
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.