The Hidden Cost of Monthly Subscriptions
Most cloud-based POS systems charge between 200-500 SAR per month. That seems affordable at first, but let's do the math.
Cost Comparison Over Time
Monthly POS at 300 SAR/month:
- Year 1: 3,600 SAR
- Year 3: 10,800 SAR
- Year 5: 18,000 SAR
GIGAPOS Lifetime License:
- Year 1: One-time payment
- Year 3: Same one-time payment
- Year 5: Same one-time payment
What Happens When You Stop Paying?
With subscription POS systems, if you stop paying, you lose access to your own business data. Your sales history, customer database, inventory records — all locked behind a paywall. With a lifetime license, your data is always yours.
Price Increases
Subscription services regularly increase prices. What starts at 300 SAR/month can become 400 or 500 within a few years. A lifetime license locks in your price forever.
The Smart Choice
For most Saudi businesses, a one-time lifetime license is the financially smarter decision. You get the same features, better reliability (offline capability), and total ownership of your system and data.