The short answer

A POS system in Kenya costs a monthly software subscription, usually per outlet or per till, plus hardware bought once: a till or tablet, a receipt printer, a cash drawer and a barcode scanner, and a scale for fresh food. Setup and training may be charged separately. NanoPOS plans start at KES 1,990 a month per outlet, with M-Pesa and KRA eTIMS included and no contract.

The parts of the cost

  • Software: a monthly plan per outlet or till. Check what is included: eTIMS, M-Pesa, the back office, updates and support.
  • Hardware: a till PC or Android tablet, a thermal receipt printer, a cash drawer and a barcode scanner. Kitchen screens, waiter handhelds and scales where you need them.
  • Setup: data import, installation and staff training, sometimes free and sometimes charged.
  • Extras: additional tills, branches, SMS and integrations.

Questions that change the price

  1. Is eTIMS included, or charged per invoice or per device?
  2. Is M-Pesa STK push included?
  3. Is there a contract or a setup fee?
  4. Does the hardware have to come from the vendor, or can I use my own?
  5. What does support cost, and when is it available?

NanoPOS prices

NanoPOS Starter is KES 1,990 a month for one outlet with one till. Business adds more tills, kitchen screens and stock tools, and Enterprise is for chains and head offices. Every plan includes M-Pesa, KRA eTIMS, the back office and updates, paid monthly in Kenyan shillings with no contract.

Questions people ask

How much does a POS cost in Kenya?

A monthly software plan plus hardware bought once. NanoPOS plans start at KES 1,990 a month per outlet, with M-Pesa and KRA eTIMS included.

Is there a free POS system in Kenya?

Some systems have free tiers, but check whether eTIMS, M-Pesa and support are included. NanoPOS offers a 14-day trial when you get started.

Can I use my own hardware with NanoPOS?

Yes, standard receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners and scales work. We can also supply a set.