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 terminal included on annual billing. 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 terminal included on annual billing 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 the terminal included on annual billing and a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the pricing page for the full ladder of plans.
Is the terminal included?
Yes. On annual billing the terminal is included rather than bought separately, which removes the usual upfront cost. On monthly billing it is not included.

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

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