Why KiboERP for your point of sale?
Western POS software (Square, Lightspeed, Toast) was built for markets where credit cards dominate and Internet is always on. In Africa, reality is different: Mobile Money is the primary payment method, connectivity can be intermittent, and a merchant may manage multiple stores across several cities. KiboERP POS was designed for this context — not retrofitted after the fact.
Six pillars of the African POS
- Native multi-payment. Cash, Mobile Money (Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo, Moov), bank card — one tap to select, instant customer confirmation. No third-party terminal required for Mobile Money.
- Offline mode with deferred sync. Sales record locally without Internet. On reconnection, everything syncs automatically to the server. Zero checkout interruption.
- Real-time stock. Every sale automatically deducts inventory. Configurable low-stock alerts. POS inventory synced with the central Inventory module.
- Multi-store sync. Consolidated view of all your branches. Stock per store, session per cashier, aggregated reports.
- Vendor mobile app (Kibo Mobile). iOS and Android. Barcode scanning, Mobile Money checkout, SMS/WhatsApp receipts, real-time stock lookup on the floor.
- X/Z reports and accounting cash journal. X report (intraday snapshot), Z report (end-of-day close), auto-reconciliation by payment method, direct export to the accounting module.
Mobile Money — Wave, Orange, MTN MoMo, Moov natively integrated
Mobile Money accounts for over 50% of commercial transactions in several West African countries. Yet almost every international POS ignores it or treats it as a manual payment. KiboERP POS integrates the four major wallets directly into the checkout flow.
Four wallets, one checkout interface
- Wave. Native QR code payment. The cashier generates the QR on screen, the customer scans and confirms. The transaction is validated in real time in the register.
- Orange Money. Direct Orange Money API integration. USSD push triggered on the customer's phone, automatic confirmation in KiboERP.
- MTN MoMo. MTN Mobile Money merchant payment. Same flow: checkout initiation, customer confirmation, automatic reconciliation.
- Moov Money. Moov Africa integration. Compatible with Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Togo markets.
Automatic daily reconciliation
At end of day, the Z report breaks down collections by wallet: Wave total, Orange Money total, MTN MoMo total, cash total. The accounting module pulls this data directly for the cash journal — no re-entry, no Excel spreadsheets.
Offline mode — sell even without Internet
In a market, a restaurant or a peri-urban store, the Internet connection can drop at any time. KiboERP POS never stops. Offline mode is active by default: sales, returns and payments record locally in secure memory.
- Automatic deferred sync. As soon as connectivity returns, all offline transactions push to the central server in chronological order. No manual intervention required.
- Guaranteed data integrity. The sync engine detects and resolves conflicts (e.g. an item sold offline that was depleted centrally during the outage). Reconciliation alerts are presented to the manager on resumption.
- Thermal printing in offline. Receipts keep printing during the outage. The sequence number is maintained locally.
In on-premise mode (LAN), KiboERP runs on the local network without requiring permanent Internet access — ideal for store networks with a local server.
Multi-store — consolidated real-time dashboard
Managing three stores in Abidjan, one in Bouaké and a central warehouse from a single dashboard: that is what KiboERP's multi-store module enables. Each point of sale is autonomous but continuously synchronized.
Branch management
- Stock per store. Each branch has its own stock level. Inter-store transfers are tracked. Central stock consolidates all branches.
- Session per cashier. Each cash session is linked to a specific employee. Opening float and closing count are documented. Discrepancies are flagged automatically.
- Aggregated and per-store reports. Total revenue, revenue by store, revenue by vendor, conversion rate — available in real time from the central dashboard.
- Synchronized promotions and coupons. A promotion created at the central level applies immediately to all connected stores. Coupons and gift cards are valid at all branches.
Use cases by industry
Retail — clothing, accessories, electronics
Product catalog with variants (size, color), barcode scanning, fast touchscreen checkout, automatic promotions, customer loyalty. The vendor checks out with cash or Mobile Money without switching apps. See KiboERP for retail stores.
Pharmacy
INN and specialty management, expiry date alerts, batch tracking, prescriptions. The POS is integrated with the pharmaceutical inventory module. See KiboERP for pharmacies.
Restaurant and quick-service food
Table management, kitchen orders, per-table tickets, bill splitting, Mobile Money tips. The KiboERP restaurant POS covers sit-down restaurants and structured street food alike. See KiboERP for restaurants.
Supermarket and grocery
High-throughput checkout, rapid barcode scanning, queue management, flash promotions, bundles and packs. Offline mode is particularly valued in high-traffic supermarkets where any checkout interruption is costly.
Hotel and hospitality
Hotel restaurant POS, gift shop, centralized room billing, front desk payment. Mobile Money is the preferred payment method for African business travellers.
POS software comparison
Square, Lightspeed, iZettle and Toast dominate the Western market. None supports African Mobile Money natively, none offers an on-premise option, and their dollar or euro pricing is prohibitive for most African SMEs.
Indicative data based on public pricing and official vendor documentation as of Q1 2026. Loyverse offers offline mode but without African Mobile Money integration or on-premise option.
SaaS or on-premise: which option for your network?
KiboERP POS is available in both deployment modes with identical features. The choice depends on your network size, connectivity constraints and sovereignty requirements.
The Starter plan is free for a single POS — perfect for testing with no commitment. Essentiel (19,900 FCFA/month) and Business plans unlock multi-store and advanced features. See detailed plans and pricing or contact the on-premise team.
Frequently asked questions about KiboERP POS
Does KiboERP POS work without an Internet connection?
Yes. Offline mode is native: transactions keep recording locally during network outages. When connectivity is restored, deferred sync automatically pushes all sales to the central server. No data loss, no checkout interruption — critical for African markets where connectivity can be unreliable.
Which Mobile Money wallets are natively integrated?
Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo and Moov Money are integrated directly into the checkout flow — the cashier selects the payment method, the customer confirms on their phone, and the transaction is validated in real time. No third-party terminal or middleware is required. Sarali (aggregator) is available as an optional complement.
How many stores or POS terminals can I connect?
There is no hard limit on the number of stores. Each plan defines a number of concurrent sessions and users. The Starter plan covers one POS; Essentiel, Business and Enterprise plans cover multiple branches. In on-premise mode, the limit is your server infrastructure.
Is the vendor mobile app included?
Yes. Kibo Mobile is available on iOS and Android. Vendors can scan barcodes, process payments (including Mobile Money), check real-time stock, and print receipts from the app. Two-way sync with the web dashboard is continuous.
Is POS connected to the accounting module?
Yes. Every POS sale automatically generates the corresponding accounting entries (sales journal, VAT collected, settlement). The accounting module pulls this data without any manual re-entry. X/Z end-of-day reports feed directly into the cash journal.
What hardware is compatible with KiboERP POS?
KiboERP runs on any modern browser (tablet, touchscreen, PC). 80mm thermal receipt printing is compatible with standard ESC/POS printers (Epson, Star, Xprinter, Bixolon). Barcode scanning works with any USB or Bluetooth scanner. The cash drawer is triggered via the thermal printer.
What is the difference between SaaS and on-premise for POS?
With SaaS, your POS is live in under an hour, with automatic updates and multi-store access from anywhere. On-premise deploys KiboERP on your local network — ideal for retail networks that require very low latency, data sovereignty, or operation without permanent Internet access. Both options share the same POS features.
How quickly can I get started?
With SaaS, your first register is configured in under an hour: product catalog creation (CSV import supported), Mobile Money payment setup, thermal printer connection. Guided onboarding is included. On-premise typically takes 1-2 days depending on your network infrastructure, with full support from the KiboERP team.
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