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Hardware cost
A well-equipped checkout counter usually includes a touchscreen PC, receipt printer, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device.
KORONA offers flexible hardware bundles, or you can use your own hardware if it's compatible with the software. Their most affordable option is tablet-based (~$100), or you can opt for a full desktop configuration (~$2,000).
Bottle POS offers hardware bundles or build-your-own options specifically designed for liquor stores, including a touchscreen PC, ID/barcode scanner, customer-facing display, and more. Their standard hardware bundle costs $999.
Software cost
POS software providers generally use a tiered pricing structure with basic features included in the lowest cost option and more advanced features included in the higher cost option.
KORONA POS offers two main software subscriptions: Core ($59/month) and Retail ($69/month).
We also recommend upgrading to their Plus plan (+$20/month) for access to features like advanced inventory management, in-depth reporting, and product ranking.
Bottle POS offers flexible pricing tiers to fit your liquor store's needs and budget. Options range from $69/month for small stores to $149/month for large-scale, multilocation operations.
Payment processing rates
Credit card processing fees can be a major line item in your business’ expenses, so choosing a plan that fits your budget is crucial.
KORONA POS does not offer an in-house payment processing option. While this does provide flexibility, it can be more time-consuming and less secure than a fully integrated payment processing solution.
Bottle POS offers secure payment processing to make checkouts quick and secure. Flexible pricing options include a flat rate, interchange plus model, or dual pricing.
Easy setup & onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
On average, KORONA POS customers spend 15 business days on setup. You'll have access to a comprehensive online setup manual, and you can schedule a live meeting with an installation expert for additional support.
Bottle POS will assign you a dedicated customer success manager (CSM), who will provide walkthroughs to help you set up your hardware, learn the software, import inventory, and train your team.
Inventory import & setup
Importing your existing inventory to a new system is one of the most crucial (and often one of the hardest) parts of migrating to a new system.
KORONA POS' support team can import your inventory records in Excel or CSV format to save you time.
Bottle POS offers free inventory importing during the onboarding process — plus, their software includes a prebuilt database of the most common liquor, beer, and wine SKUs.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and solve technical issues before they cost you sales.
KORONA POS' support team is available 24/7 by phone, chat, and email.
Bottle POS' in-house team of liquor experts is available 24/7.
Liquor-specific design
Your POS system should be built with the liquor industry in mind, helping you tackle everything from inventory management to marketing complexities.
KORONA POS is a general retail POS system, designed to run all types of stores, quick-service restaurants, and ticket-based businesses like amusement parks.
Bottle POS is built by and for liquor store owners. You'll have access to tailored features and a support team of liquor store experts.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS systems allow you to check inventory, monitor sales, adjust prices, and launch promotions from any internet-connected device.
KORONA POS is a cloud-based system, so you can access your POS software from any device. You can also make offline transactions if your store's internet goes down.
Bottle POS is a cloud-based system, so you can access your POS software from any device. You can also make offline transactions if your store's internet goes down.
Inventory tracking & case breaking
Liquor inventory management can be a challenge, but your POS system should do the heavy lifting. Look for real-time monitoring and case breaking, a feature that lets you track and sell by the case or bottle.
KORONA POS' software includes real-time inventory monitoring and case breaking for liquor.
Bottle POS' software is equipped with automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Purchase orders & vendor management
Choosing a POS system with built-in purchase order creation and vendor management reduces time spent on manual invoicing, reduces costs, and ensures your store is well stocked.
KORONA POS' software is equipped with automated purchase order generation.
Bottle POS' software also offers automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Customer loyalty & promotions
Built-in customer loyalty and promotion features can help you attract and retain valuable shoppers.
KORONA POS comes with a points-based loyalty program and flexible promotion options. However, it's important to note that this provider integrates with bLoyal, a third-party software solution to offer these marketing features.
Bottle POS includes a built-in customer loyalty program. Customers can earn points on every purchase and exchange them for discounts or chances to purchase rare and luxury spirits. Plus, you can set up mix and match deals, BOGO discounts, and other promotions to automatically apply at checkout.
Personalized marketing
Sending targeted SMS or email messages and promotions to your most loyal customers can improve your marketing approach and boost sales.
KORONA POS includes powerful features for personalized marketing. For example, you can target specific customers and send them a special offer on their favorite liquor.
While Bottle POS includes SMS and email marketing integration, it takes extra steps to send personalized promotions through the software.
Reporting & analytics
In the world of liquor retail, knowledge is power — and that’s where your POS system’s sales reports come in.
KORONA Studio is KORONA POS' reporting and analytics home base. You can use it to track sales, investigate KPIs, employee performance, and more. Their Plus pricing plan unlocks additional data and reports.
Bottle POS includes over 55 prebuilt, customizable reports — plus AI-powered auto-ranking to identify bestselling and underperforming liquors. This data is included in each Bottle POS pricing tier.
Age verification
Built-in age verification protects your liquor license and your community from the threat of underage alcohol sales.
KORONA POS' software integrates with ID scanners for quick, secure age verification.
Bottle POS allows for quick, secure age verification using an ID scanner, or you can manually enter customers' birthdates to ensure legal sales.
Liquor delivery app integration
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
KORONA POS integrates with e-commerce tools like WooCommerce and BottleCapps, but you won't have access to as many liquor-specific delivery apps as you would with Bottle POS.
Bottle POS integrates with the leading liquor-specific e-commerce tools, including DoorDash, BottleZoo, BottleCapps, CityHive, Saucey, and more.
Multilocation management
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
KORONA POS is well-equipped for multilocation operations. It includes multi-store promotions, easy data transfers, and consolidated reporting.
Bottle POS doesn't offer as many multilocation features as KORONA POS, but you can still manage multiple stores and see inventory/sales data in one convenient place.
Hardware cost
A well-equipped checkout counter usually includes a touchscreen PC, receipt printer, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device.
KORONA offers flexible hardware bundles, or you can use your own hardware if it's compatible with the software. Their most affordable option is tablet-based (~$100), or you can opt for a full desktop configuration (~$2,000).
Bottle POS offers hardware bundles or build-your-own options specifically designed for liquor stores, including a touchscreen PC, ID/barcode scanner, customer-facing display, and more. Their standard hardware bundle costs $999.
Software cost
POS software providers generally use a tiered pricing structure with basic features included in the lowest cost option and more advanced features included in the higher cost option.
KORONA POS offers two main software subscriptions: Core ($59/month) and Retail ($69/month).
We also recommend upgrading to their Plus plan (+$20/month) for access to features like advanced inventory management, in-depth reporting, and product ranking.
Bottle POS offers flexible pricing tiers to fit your liquor store's needs and budget. Options range from $69/month for small stores to $149/month for large-scale, multilocation operations.
Payment processing rates
Credit card processing fees can be a major line item in your business’ expenses, so choosing a plan that fits your budget is crucial.
KORONA POS does not offer an in-house payment processing option. While this does provide flexibility, it can be more time-consuming and less secure than a fully integrated payment processing solution.
Bottle POS offers secure payment processing to make checkouts quick and secure. Flexible pricing options include a flat rate, interchange plus model, or dual pricing.
Easy setup & onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
On average, KORONA POS customers spend 15 business days on setup. You'll have access to a comprehensive online setup manual, and you can schedule a live meeting with an installation expert for additional support.
Bottle POS will assign you a dedicated customer success manager (CSM), who will provide walkthroughs to help you set up your hardware, learn the software, import inventory, and train your team.
Inventory import & setup
Importing your existing inventory to a new system is one of the most crucial (and often one of the hardest) parts of migrating to a new system.
KORONA POS' support team can import your inventory records in Excel or CSV format to save you time.
Bottle POS offers free inventory importing during the onboarding process — plus, their software includes a prebuilt database of the most common liquor, beer, and wine SKUs.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and solve technical issues before they cost you sales.
KORONA POS' support team is available 24/7 by phone, chat, and email.
Bottle POS' in-house team of liquor experts is available 24/7.
Liquor-specific design
Your POS system should be built with the liquor industry in mind, helping you tackle everything from inventory management to marketing complexities.
KORONA POS is a general retail POS system, designed to run all types of stores, quick-service restaurants, and ticket-based businesses like amusement parks.
Bottle POS is built by and for liquor store owners. You'll have access to tailored features and a support team of liquor store experts.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS systems allow you to check inventory, monitor sales, adjust prices, and launch promotions from any internet-connected device.
KORONA POS is a cloud-based system, so you can access your POS software from any device. You can also make offline transactions if your store's internet goes down.
Bottle POS is a cloud-based system, so you can access your POS software from any device. You can also make offline transactions if your store's internet goes down.
Inventory tracking & case breaking
Liquor inventory management can be a challenge, but your POS system should do the heavy lifting. Look for real-time monitoring and case breaking, a feature that lets you track and sell by the case or bottle.
KORONA POS' software includes real-time inventory monitoring and case breaking for liquor.
Bottle POS' software is equipped with automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Purchase orders & vendor management
Choosing a POS system with built-in purchase order creation and vendor management reduces time spent on manual invoicing, reduces costs, and ensures your store is well stocked.
KORONA POS' software is equipped with automated purchase order generation.
Bottle POS' software also offers automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Customer loyalty & promotions
Built-in customer loyalty and promotion features can help you attract and retain valuable shoppers.
KORONA POS comes with a points-based loyalty program and flexible promotion options. However, it's important to note that this provider integrates with bLoyal, a third-party software solution to offer these marketing features.
Bottle POS includes a built-in customer loyalty program. Customers can earn points on every purchase and exchange them for discounts or chances to purchase rare and luxury spirits. Plus, you can set up mix and match deals, BOGO discounts, and other promotions to automatically apply at checkout.
Personalized marketing
Sending targeted SMS or email messages and promotions to your most loyal customers can improve your marketing approach and boost sales.
KORONA POS includes powerful features for personalized marketing. For example, you can target specific customers and send them a special offer on their favorite liquor.
While Bottle POS includes SMS and email marketing integration, it takes extra steps to send personalized promotions through the software.
Reporting & analytics
In the world of liquor retail, knowledge is power — and that’s where your POS system’s sales reports come in.
KORONA Studio is KORONA POS' reporting and analytics home base. You can use it to track sales, investigate KPIs, employee performance, and more. Their Plus pricing plan unlocks additional data and reports.
Bottle POS includes over 55 prebuilt, customizable reports — plus AI-powered auto-ranking to identify bestselling and underperforming liquors. This data is included in each Bottle POS pricing tier.
Age verification
Built-in age verification protects your liquor license and your community from the threat of underage alcohol sales.
KORONA POS' software integrates with ID scanners for quick, secure age verification.
Bottle POS allows for quick, secure age verification using an ID scanner, or you can manually enter customers' birthdates to ensure legal sales.
Liquor delivery app integration
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
KORONA POS integrates with e-commerce tools like WooCommerce and BottleCapps, but you won't have access to as many liquor-specific delivery apps as you would with Bottle POS.
Bottle POS integrates with the leading liquor-specific e-commerce tools, including DoorDash, BottleZoo, BottleCapps, CityHive, Saucey, and more.
Multilocation management
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
KORONA POS is well-equipped for multilocation operations. It includes multi-store promotions, easy data transfers, and consolidated reporting.
Bottle POS doesn't offer as many multilocation features as KORONA POS, but you can still manage multiple stores and see inventory/sales data in one convenient place.
Hardware cost
A well-equipped checkout counter usually includes a touchscreen PC, receipt printer, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device.
Bottle POS offers hardware bundles or build-your-own options specifically designed for liquor stores, including a touchscreen PC, ID/barcode scanner, customer-facing display, and more. Their standard hardware bundle costs $999.
Software cost
POS software providers generally use a tiered pricing structure with basic features included in the lowest cost option and more advanced features included in the higher cost option.
Bottle POS offers flexible pricing tiers to fit your liquor store's needs and budget. Options range from $69/month for small stores to $149/month for large-scale, multilocation operations.
Payment processing rates
Credit card processing fees can be a major line item in your business’ expenses, so choosing a plan that fits your budget is crucial.
Bottle POS offers secure payment processing to make checkouts quick and secure. Flexible pricing options include a flat rate, interchange plus model, or dual pricing.
Easy setup & onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
Bottle POS will assign you a dedicated customer success manager (CSM), who will provide walkthroughs to help you set up your hardware, learn the software, import inventory, and train your team.
Inventory import & setup
Importing your existing inventory to a new system is one of the most crucial (and often one of the hardest) parts of migrating to a new system.
Bottle POS offers free inventory importing during the onboarding process — plus, their software includes a prebuilt database of the most common liquor, beer, and wine SKUs.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and solve technical issues before they cost you sales.
Bottle POS' in-house team of liquor experts is available 24/7.
Liquor-specific design
Your POS system should be built with the liquor industry in mind, helping you tackle everything from inventory management to marketing complexities.
Bottle POS is built by and for liquor store owners. You'll have access to tailored features and a support team of liquor store experts.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS systems allow you to check inventory, monitor sales, adjust prices, and launch promotions from any internet-connected device.
Bottle POS is a cloud-based system, so you can access your POS software from any device. You can also make offline transactions if your store's internet goes down.
Inventory tracking & case breaking
Liquor inventory management can be a challenge, but your POS system should do the heavy lifting. Look for real-time monitoring and case breaking, a feature that lets you track and sell by the case or bottle.
Bottle POS' software is equipped with automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Purchase orders & vendor management
Choosing a POS system with built-in purchase order creation and vendor management reduces time spent on manual invoicing, reduces costs, and ensures your store is well stocked.
Bottle POS' software also offers automated purchase order generation to save time, prevent stockouts, and help you keep the right bottles in stock.
Customer loyalty & promotions
Built-in customer loyalty and promotion features can help you attract and retain valuable shoppers.
Bottle POS includes a built-in customer loyalty program. Customers can earn points on every purchase and exchange them for discounts or chances to purchase rare and luxury spirits. Plus, you can set up mix and match deals, BOGO discounts, and other promotions to automatically apply at checkout.
Personalized marketing
Sending targeted SMS or email messages and promotions to your most loyal customers can improve your marketing approach and boost sales.
While Bottle POS includes SMS and email marketing integration, it takes extra steps to send personalized promotions through the software.
Reporting & analytics
In the world of liquor retail, knowledge is power — and that’s where your POS system’s sales reports come in.
Bottle POS includes over 55 prebuilt, customizable reports — plus AI-powered auto-ranking to identify bestselling and underperforming liquors. This data is included in each Bottle POS pricing tier.
Age verification
Built-in age verification protects your liquor license and your community from the threat of underage alcohol sales.
Bottle POS allows for quick, secure age verification using an ID scanner, or you can manually enter customers' birthdates to ensure legal sales.
Liquor delivery app integration
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
Bottle POS integrates with the leading liquor-specific e-commerce tools, including DoorDash, BottleZoo, BottleCapps, CityHive, Saucey, and more.
Multilocation management
Your POS system should let you sell online for pickup and delivery by integrating seamlessly with e-commerce platforms.
Bottle POS doesn't offer as many multilocation features as KORONA POS, but you can still manage multiple stores and see inventory/sales data in one convenient place.
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Bottle POS is tailored to the unique needs of liquor stores, so it includes:
Bottle POS offers top-shelf support from liquor industry experts. You'll enjoy:
Bottle POS offers powerful features to help you serve customers and increase sales, including:
