KORONA POS Review: Pricing, Features & What Real Users Say

Updated January 2026 • Verified Q1 2026

Tired of being locked into a payment processor that eats your margins? KORONA POS lets you shop around for the best rates — something Square and Clover won’t let you do.

This cloud-based system is built for retail stores, liquor shops, convenience stores, wineries, QSRs, and ticketing businesses. No contracts, no processor lock-in, cancel anytime. It’s developed by COMBASE USA (a branch of German company COMBASE AG) and has quietly built a loyal following among specialty retailers who want more control over their costs.

We reviewed the product and dug through hundreds of user reviews on Capterra, G2, and Software Advice to see if KORONA lives up to the hype. Here’s what we found.

Pros & Cons

KORONA POS Pricing

KORONA offers two main plans, both charged per terminal. No hidden fees, no contracts.

Software Plans

Optional Add-On Modules

Hardware Costs

KORONA doesn’t lock you into proprietary hardware. You can use existing equipment or buy through them:

• Tablets: Under $100
• Desktop POS terminals: $500–$2,000
• Receipt printers, scanners, cash drawers: Varies by model

The software runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS. KORONA ships pre-loaded hardware and provides free remote setup.

What’s NOT Included

• Credit card processing fees: You choose your own processor, so rates vary
• On-site installation: Remote setup only (no in-person support)

KORONA POS Features

Inventory Management

This is where KORONA excels. The Retail plan ($69/mo) includes automatic reorder points, vendor management, barcode automation, ABC inventory grading, and real-time stock tracking across multiple locations. Users consistently call this one of the strongest retail inventory systems in its price range.

Customizable Checkout

You can rearrange buttons, fonts, images, and screen layouts to match your workflow. Helpful for niche businesses like liquor stores (age verification), vape shops (compliance), and wineries (tasting notes).

Reporting & Analytics

KORONA generates detailed reports on conversion rates, KPIs, foot traffic, product performance, and tax breakdowns. Multi-location businesses can compare store performance in real time.

Payment Processing Freedom

Unlike Clover (locked to Fiserv) or Toast (locked to their processor), KORONA integrates with almost any payment processor via PAX or Dejavoo terminals. This lets you negotiate better rates or switch providers without changing your POS.

Ticketing & Admissions

The $50/month Ticketing add-on supports amusement parks, museums, water parks, and event venues with ticket printing, entry gate integration, membership management, and time-sensitive pricing.

What Real Users Say

KORONA POS has strong ratings: 4.7/5 on Capterra (60+ reviews), 4.8/5 on G2, and 4.7/5 on Software Advice. Here’s what actual users report:

What users like:

Common complaints:

KORONA POS vs. Alternatives

Choose KORONA if: You want to pick your own payment processor and avoid contracts.

Choose Square if: You want free software and the simplest setup.

Choose Lightspeed if: You need advanced multi-location and eCommerce features.

Who KORONA POS Is For

✅ Good Fit

• Retail stores (especially specialty retail)
• Convenience stores
• Liquor stores and vape shops (age verification built-in)
• Wineries and tasting rooms
• Coffee shops, bakeries, cafes
• Museums and amusement parks
• Thrift stores and consignment shops
• Multi-location and franchise operations

❌ Not Ideal For

• Full-service restaurants (lacks table management depth)
• Businesses needing extensive third-party integrations
• Service businesses (no appointment scheduling)
• Anyone wanting a mobile checkout app

Integrations

KORONA integrates with:

• eCommerce: WooCommerce
• Accounting: QuickBooks (some users report issues), Bookkep
• Loyalty: bLoyal, Bottlecapps, Card Market
• Labor: TimeForge
• Payments: Paybotic and most processors via PAX/Dejavoo
• Custom: Open API available ($45/mo Integration module)

Note: Integration options are more limited than Square or Shopify. Confirm compatibility before signing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Verdict

KORONA POS is a solid choice for retail stores, liquor shops, convenience stores, wineries, and ticketing businesses that want strong inventory management without being locked into a payment processor or long-term contract.

The biggest advantages are payment processor flexibility, no contracts, and excellent US-based customer support. The inventory tools are among the best in its price range.

The downsides are a learning curve (especially the German-influenced terminology), limited integrations, and per-terminal pricing that adds up for stores with multiple registers. The UI also feels dated compared to Square.

If you’re a specialty retailer frustrated with processor lock-in or want to shop around for better credit card rates, KORONA is worth trying — especially with the unlimited free trial.

About the Author

Jason Feemster
POS systems expert and founder of POSUSA.com, a trusted industry resource since 2011. With over a decade of hands-on experience testing and reviewing point-of-sale systems, he helps business owners choose solutions that actually fit their needs.