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4.6 /5
Simple, low-barrier POS for brick-and-mortar businesses
- Software
- $0+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 15¢
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Boston, Massachusetts
Best POS systems for Boston businesses
Our ranked point-of-sale picks for Boston, plus the local numbers that actually change which system fits — sales tax, surcharging rules and tipping norms.
Take the 60-second POS quizBoston at the register: Boston has an approximate combined sales-tax rate of 6.25%. State law prohibits adding a surcharge to credit-card payments. A cash-discount program — a lower advertised price for cash — is the compliant alternative here. 20% at restaurants is standard; Massachusetts adds a 0.75% local meals tax in Boston.
Our picks for Boston, ranked
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- 4.4 /5
Unified online + in-person selling for commerce-first brands
- Software
- $39+ per month (Basic plan)
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 10¢
retailecommercemobile - 34.5 /5Rated #1 in Customer Support
All-in-one POS with loyalty and gift cards built in, for growing hospitality and retail
- Software
- $0–$97 per month
- In-person rate
- 2.4%–3%
retailrestaurantqsr - 43.9 /5
Flexible POS hardware sold through banks and merchant-services resellers
- Software
- $0+ per month (reseller-set)
- In-person rate
- ~2.5% + 10¢ (reseller-set)
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Best POS by business type in Boston
Full-service restaurants
Top pick: Biyo POS in Boston · 4.5/5
Services & appointments
Top pick: Square in Boston · 4.6/5
Retail
Top pick: Square in Boston · 4.6/5
Frequently asked questions
What is the best POS system for a Boston small business?
Square tops our overall ranking (4.6/5). The best choice depends on your industry — see the by-business-type picks above, or take our 60-second quiz.
What sales-tax rate do Boston businesses charge?
Boston, MA has an approximate combined sales-tax rate of 6.25%. Your POS should apply tax per item and per location automatically; use our sales-tax calculator for quick manual checks and reverse-tax math.
Can I add a credit-card surcharge in Boston?
State law prohibits adding a surcharge to credit-card payments. A cash-discount program — a lower advertised price for cash — is the compliant alternative here. Our cash-discount vs surcharge calculator shows what either program does to your net revenue.
How much should customers tip in Boston?
20% at restaurants is standard; Massachusetts adds a 0.75% local meals tax in Boston.
Opening or switching in Boston?
Tell us your business type and volume — we’ll match you to the best-fit POS and send real pricing.