Singapore · Comparison · Updated 2026-05-23
LOOP vs Qashier — Best F&B POS for Singapore in 2026
Honest, feature-by-feature comparison of LOOP and Qashier for Singapore multi-outlet F&B operators: AI, inventory, PayNow/NETS, aggregators, pricing.
TL;DR
Qashier is a strong all-in-one terminal-first POS popular with single-outlet SG cafés and bubble tea shops. LOOP is purpose-built for multi-outlet F&B chains that need AI forecasting, central-kitchen control and a unified aggregator queue. Pick Qashier for one outlet with simple ops; pick LOOP at outlet #2.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | LOOP | Qashier |
|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for multi-outlet F&B | Yes — multi-outlet F&B core from day one | Qashier serves F&B alongside retail/other verticals |
| Native AI voice & text commands (English + local language) | Ask LOOP in English, Bahasa, Mandarin or Cantonese: pull reports, change prices, draft promos in 12 seconds | Qashier surfaces dashboards; operator must still interpret and act manually |
| AI demand forecasting (per-outlet × per-daypart) | Native, 8–12% MAPE after 90 days of training; feeds the morning prep list | Not available natively |
| Recipe-level inventory deduction | Built-in, multi-level sub-recipes, central-kitchen costing | Qashier offers add-on with manual setup |
| Unified delivery aggregator queue | GrabFood, foodpanda, Deliveroo unified in one KDS queue | GrabFood + foodpanda via aggregator manager; Deliveroo via 3rd-party |
| Offline POS + KDS | Full POS + KDS keep working offline; payments queue and sync | Order entry only when offline |
| Flat per-outlet pricing, unlimited devices | Yes — one flat fee per outlet, every device included | Per-device or per-user tiers add up quickly at outlet #2 |
Highlights
- Recipe-level deduction keeps food cost variance to ±2% vs ±5–8% on Qashier's add-on inventory.
- AI forecasting drives prep lists per outlet × per daypart — Qashier requires manual prep planning.
- PayNow Corporate, NETS QR and Stripe Terminal supported out of the box on both.
Bottom line
For a single café in Singapore, Qashier's terminal-led setup is genuinely fast to start. For 2+ outlets, central kitchens, or operators who want AI forecasting and one unified delivery queue, LOOP pays back faster.
FAQ
Is LOOP available in Singapore?
Yes. LOOP serves multi-outlet F&B operators in Singapore with local payment rails, aggregator integrations and SGD pricing. Onboarding is handled by the LOOP regional team.
How long does migration from our current POS take?
Typical migrations complete in 2–3 weeks per outlet. Week 1: menu + inventory import. Week 2: hardware and aggregator wiring. Week 3: staff training and parallel-run. The LOOP onboarding team owns each step.
What payment methods does LOOP support locally?
LOOP supports the dominant local rails out of the box — see the market page for the full list — plus Visa/Mastercard, AmEx, JCB and UnionPay where the acquirer supports them.