Open Source Point of Sale

Open Source Point of Sale is a self-hosted web application designed for managing inventory, sales, and customer relationships. It functions as a point of sale system that allows businesses to track stock levels and process transactions through a browser based interface. The software serves as a central hub for retail operations, enabling the coordination of sales staff and the monitoring of stock movement in real time.

The software is deployed on a server and requires PHP 8.2 or higher and a MySQL or MariaDB database. It is used to handle daily retail operations, including the generation of receipts, the management of supplier databases, and the tracking of business expenses. Because it is web based, it can be accessed from various devices connected to the local network or the internet, depending on the server configuration.

Key features

• Stock management for items and kits with extensible attributes
• Sale register with transaction logging and cash up functions
• Quotation and invoicing with printing and emailing capabilities
• Barcode generation and printing for inventory items
• Multiuser access with granular permission control
• Reporting on sales, orders, expenses, and inventory status
• Support for VAT, GST, and multi tier taxation
• Integration with MailChimp for marketing
• Restaurant table management and SMS messaging

The application is built using the CodeIgniter 4 framework and utilizes Bootstrap 3 with Bootswatch themes for its user interface, allowing for selectable UI themes. It includes built in tools for GDPR compliance and offers optional Google reCAPTCHA protection for the login page to prevent brute force attacks. The system is designed for retail environments and restaurants that require a centralized way to manage receivings, gift cards, and customer rewards. It also supports multilanguage configurations to accommodate different regions.

This software provides a comprehensive toolset for small to medium businesses needing a digital system for inventory and sales tracking.