Future POS vs Ruby2 POS

Launched in 1998, Future POS was a mature point-of-sale system that catered to businesses of all sizes. Acquired by Shift4 Payments in 2018, they have been rebranded as SkyTab, offering advanced features for restaurants. They served various types of businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industry and provided customizable features tailored for restaurants and bars. Hardware options include mobile POS platforms, tablets, and fixed terminals. Pricing details were available through a monthly subscription and can be obtained by contacting the company directly.

The Ruby2 was a point-of-sale (POS) solution offered by VeriFone for small to medium-sized businesses in various retail industries. It has been discontinued by Verifone but may still be available through third-party resellers. The system offers user-friendly interface, secure payments, reporting and analytics, integration support, and cloud services. The hardware options include countertops, PIN pads, multilane devices, and mobile POS (mPOS). Pricing originally started at $3,400 but may now be available for around $2,100, with detailed pricing discussed with sales representatives.