Circle vs Daftra, Loyverse, Qoyod and Odoo POS
A fair side-by-side of five inventory, POS and accounting tools for shops in Egypt and the Gulf. Competitor facts were read on each vendor’s own site on 28 October 2026; where we could not verify something, we say “See their site”.
| App | Price and free plan | Works offline | Arabic | Platforms | Branches | Accounting and e-invoicing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | Free today. No subscription, no credit card. | Yes for selling; sales sync later (purchases, returns and sign-in need internet). | Arabic and English, fully right-to-left. | Android and iOS (phones and tablets). | No. One shop per account today. | No. Inventory and POS only. It calculates VAT on receipts but is not certified for e-invoicing. | A small shop owner who wants a simple, free, Arabic-first app on their phone. |
| Daftra | No free plan found; 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at EGP 489.50/month billed yearly (EGP 5,874/year) as shown on its plans page. | Yes, with conditions: offline POS terminals are on the Premium plan only; the desktop POS app is listed as supporting offline mode. | Arabic and English site (language switch). | Web; POS app on Android and iOS; desktop POS app. | Multiple warehouses: 1, 3 or 5 included depending on the plan; extra ones cost more. | Yes. Full accounting and HR, plus e-invoicing modules for Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan. | A business that wants accounting, HR and e-invoicing in one system. |
| Loyverse | Free POS with optional paid add-ons: sales history beyond 31 days $5/month per store; employee management $5/month per employee; advanced inventory $25/month per store. | Yes. “Keep recording sales even when offline.” | 30+ languages available; check its site for Arabic. | POS app on Android and iOS (phones and tablets) plus a web Back Office. | Yes. Multi-store management is free. | No. Integrates with outside accounting tools. | Shops, cafés and restaurants that want a free multi-store POS. |
| Qoyod | No free plan found; 14-day free trial, no card. Yearly prices on its pricing page: Basic SAR 1,200, Professional SAR 1,800, Advanced SAR 2,211; Business is custom-priced. | See their site. | Arabic site with an English switch. | Web; iOS and Android apps are listed on its site. | Depends on the plan: 1, 3 or 5 branches; unlimited on the Business plan. | Yes. Accounting software focused on Saudi e-invoicing (phase 1 and 2 depending on the plan). | Saudi businesses that need accounting and ZATCA-compliant e-invoicing. |
| Odoo POS | “One App Free” plan: $0 for one app with unlimited users (Odoo Online). Standard: $7.25 per user per month billed yearly ($8.95 monthly) for all apps. Implementation services are not included. | Yes. Payments made offline sync automatically when reconnected. | See their site. | Tablets, laptops, desktops and industrial machines; see their site for phones. | Multi-store is listed on its POS page. | Accounting and inventory apps are available in Odoo; see their site for e-invoicing by country. | A growing business that wants a full ERP and can configure it or hire an implementation partner. |
Who should pick what
- Circle: Pick it if you run a small shop and want a free, Arabic-first app on your phone for stock, sales and customer credit, with no complicated setup.
- Daftra or Qoyod: Pick one of them if you need full accounting and certified e-invoicing. Qoyod focuses on Saudi Arabia; Daftra lists e-invoicing for Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan.
- Loyverse: Pick it if you run several stores, a café or a restaurant and want a free POS with optional add-ons.
- Odoo: Pick it if you want a full ERP (sales, inventory, accounting, HR) and have the time or budget to set it up.
Sources
Competitor information was read on each vendor’s own site on 28 October 2026. Prices and plans change; check the vendor’s site before you decide.
