Quick Answer
You can buy an EPOS system with no monthly software fees by purchasing outright. EPOS Direct sells its complete EPOS software from £399 as a one-time payment — you own it forever with no subscription.
Why most EPOS systems charge monthly fees
Most modern EPOS systems are sold as SaaS (Software as a Service) — you pay every month, forever, and never own the software. Companies like EPOS Now, Lightspeed, and Square charge £25–£229/month in perpetuity. Over 5 years, that's £1,500–£13,740 in software fees alone — and you still don't own anything.
How to get an EPOS with no monthly fees
The key is buying software outright rather than subscribing. EPOS Direct offers its complete EPOS software for a one-time fee of £399 — no monthly charges, no renewal fees, no contracts. You install it, you own it, and you use it indefinitely.
- ✓One-time payment of £399 for the software
- ✓No monthly subscription, ever
- ✓Updates included — no extra charges
- ✓Multi-till and multi-site capable
- ✓Works offline — no broadband dependency costs
What's the difference between EPOS Direct's monthly and outright options?
EPOS Direct offers both. The £549 complete package includes hardware (the till + Teya card terminal) as a low one-off payment you own outright. The outright option starts at £399 for software only (you need compatible hardware), or a complete system from £999 (spreadable at £99/month over 12 months). Both options include no ongoing software subscription fees.
Complete EPOS + Teya Card Terminal
£549 + VAT
One-time — or own outright from £399 — no monthly software fees ever
- ✓ Hardware + software included
- ✓ Teya card terminal (1% rate)
- ✓ No monthly software fees
- ✓ No long-term contracts
- ✓ Works offline
- ✓ UK-based support team
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an EPOS system with no monthly fees?
Yes. EPOS Direct sells its software outright from £399 — a one-time payment with no monthly subscription. This is one of the few complete EPOS systems in the UK with a genuine no-subscription option.
What is the catch with no-monthly-fee EPOS systems?
With EPOS Direct there's no catch. You pay once and own the software. Hardware (till, card machine, receipt printer) is purchased separately or bundled. The only ongoing cost is your payment processing — which applies to any EPOS system.
Do I still pay transaction fees with a no-monthly-fee EPOS?
EPOS Direct does not charge transaction fees. You'll have transaction fees from your payment processor (Dojo, Teya, Global Payments etc.) — but these are negotiable and often 0.5–1.2% for established businesses.
Can I get a card machine with no monthly fee EPOS?
Yes. EPOS Direct bundles a card machine with the £549 one-time package (hardware included in monthly cost). For outright purchase, you can add a compatible integrated card machine from your chosen UK payment provider.