What is Cloud POS?

The Cloud POS Market refers to the ecosystem of point-of-sale solutions that operate via internet-based platforms, enabling real-time transaction processing, data synchronization, and business intelligence, across multiple locations and devices, often with minimal hardware dependencies.

The market is driving disruption with New omnichannel integrations and subscription-based models, Easy deployment and usability for SMEs and large enterprises, Safe compliance with real-time data backups and encrypted payments, and Big operational visibility across geographies with centralized control.

Market Size:

Cloud POS Market was valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a market size of USD 16.62 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 23.0%.

Key Market Players

•    Shop Keep (US)
•    PAR Technology (US)
•    Shopify (Canada)
•    B2B Soft (US)
•    Intuit (US)
•    Lightspeed (Canada)
•    Square Inc (US)
•    Cegid (France)
•    UTC RETAIL (US)
•    One Step Retail Solutions (US)
•    Phorest (Ireland)
•    Poster POS (Poland)
•    iiko (Russia)

Case Study: 

Square Inc. helped a multi-location food truck chain adopt mobile cloud POS systems that allowed real-time inventory sync, card/mobile payments, and seamless menu updates—leading to a 25% reduction in checkout time and 40% increase in transaction volume.

Key Statistics and Trends:

Over 65% of independent retailers now prefer cloud POS systems for mobility and remote access. Cloud POS adoption is surging among quick-service restaurants and boutique retailers.

Market Segmentation:

By Type

•    Software
o    Web-based POS
o    Mobile POS
o    Self-service Kiosk POS
o    Tablet-based POS

•    Services
o    Implementation Services
o    Consulting & Training Services
o    Support & Maintenance Services
o    Managed Services

By End User

•    Retail
o    Apparel & Footwear
o    Electronics
o    Grocery & Supermarkets
o    Convenience Stores
o    Specialty Stores
o    Others
•    Hospitality
o    Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
o    Full-Service Restaurants
o    Bars & Pubs
o    Cafés & Bakeries
o    Hotels & Resorts
•    Healthcare
•    Entertainment & Leisure
•    Transportation & Logistics
•    Others

What’s in It for You?

•    Uncover cloud-based monetization models in POS ecosystem
•    Identify fast-growth segments in hospitality and retail sectors
•    Benchmark your cloud POS offering against key regional innovators
•    Capitalize on demand for integrated CRM, loyalty, and analytics
•    Evaluate partnership opportunities with hardware providers and ISVs