Comparison · checked 2026-10-18
Bottle Shop POS vs KORONA POS, for a liquor store.
KORONA POS is a cloud retail POS with a strong inventory focus and a following among liquor and specialty retailers. Here is a fair, dated comparison for liquor and bottle shops, including where KORONA POS is the better choice.
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Bottle Shop POS
$69
Fifth plan / store / mo
KORONA POS
$59–$99 per terminal / mo
per their public pricing
Bottle Shop POS vs KORONA POS: side by side
| Bottle Shop POS | KORONA POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Software price (US) | $39–$119 per store / mo | $59–$99 per terminal / mo |
| Card processing | Your own processor, no markup | KORONA works with a range of processors; check its current list |
| Contract | None; monthly or yearly | Check current terms |
| Case + bottle units, one product | Built in, every plan | Check their documentation for your plan |
| Mix-and-match case discounts | Built in (Fifth, Handle) | Check their documentation for your plan |
| Forced age prompt with log | Built in, every plan | Check their documentation for your plan |
| Online store from the catalogue | Included in every plan | Check their plans |
| UAE (AED, VAT incl.) | Sold to licensed outlets | Check availability with KORONA |
| Interface languages | EN, ES, AR, UR, KO + custom | Check their language list |
Choose KORONA POS if…
- You prefer its specific inventory workflow
- You need an integration only it offers
- Per-terminal pricing suits your store
What KORONA POS does well
- Inventory-focused cloud retail POS
- Liquor-store features and content
- Multi-store management
Choose Bottle Shop POS if…
- You want per-store pricing rather than per terminal
- You need the online store and catalogue import included
- You sell in the UAE or need Arabic and Urdu screens
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FAQ
Questions about KORONA POS
No. 01How is Bottle Shop POS priced compared with KORONA?
KORONA was listed at $59–$99 per terminal / mo when we checked on 2026-10-18. Bottle Shop POS is priced per store, 39–119 USD a month, with registers included per plan.
No. 02Do both work with my own processor?
KORONA lists several processors; Bottle Shop POS works with your existing processor and terminal. Check both against your current processing agreement.
No. 03Which is better for multi-store liquor retail?
Both handle multiple stores. Compare transfers, price books and reports on your own catalogue during each trial.
No. 04Can I switch from KORONA?
Yes. Export products and customers to CSV and we import them free.
Test it against KORONA POS on your catalogue.
Send us an export from your current POS. We import it into a free trial so you compare like for like.
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