Choosing and switching to Veira

Is a POS too expensive for a small shop?

Updated June 2026

Short answer

The usual cost of a POS is the hardware, and that is the part Veira removes by including a free terminal with every plan. The Starter plan is KES 2,999 a month with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so the upfront barrier that stops most small shops is gone.

More detail

When shops say a POS is too expensive, they usually mean the machine, which can run into tens of thousands of shillings elsewhere. A free terminal changes that maths.

The fairer way to think about cost is what the system saves: fewer miscounts, less dead stock, cleaner eTIMS filing and faster reconciliation. Use a break-even view to weigh the monthly fee against the leaks it closes.

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How much is the Starter plan?
KES 2,999 a month, with a free terminal and a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the pricing page for the full ladder of plans.
Is the terminal really free?
Yes. The terminal is included with a plan rather than bought separately, which removes the usual upfront cost.

Veira gives Kenyan shops one calm app for selling, M-Pesa, KRA eTIMS and stock, with a free terminal. Book a demo and see it set up for your trade.

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