Locafox
Locafox is a German cloud-based POS software and hardware provider serving small and mid-sized retail and food service businesses. It offers TSE-compliant Android tablet cash registers, inventory management, self-checkout, and omnichannel integrations to over 2,000 merchant customers across Germany.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Locafox does
Locafox GmbH is a German point-of-sale (POS) software and hardware vendor, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, with a managing director (Geschäftsführer) of Hendrik Ohse and co-founder/COO Lukas Zels. The company develops and operates cloud-based Android tablet cash register systems (Locafox ONE all-in-one, Locafox MOVE mobile, Locafox PRO professional, plus the modular Tablet Kassensystem and Self-Checkout Kassensystem) running on Samsung Galaxy Tab A7/A8/A9+ hardware bundled with ANKER cash drawers and stands, EPSON/SEIKO receipt printers, and SumUp card terminals. The software platform includes integrated Warenwirtschaft (inventory management), DATEV accounting export, multi-tier pricing and discount logic, offline mode, and an Open-API for ERP/WMS/CRM integrations. The company is privately held (German GmbH), has 11-50 employees, and reports over 2,000 merchant customers served with a 4.9/5.0 Google rating across 200 reviews.
Locafox's commercial model combines monthly SaaS subscriptions (S/M/L tiers with no minimum contract term), hardware sales through its own e-commerce shop (shop.locafox.de), an optional €50/year tax data reporting add-on, and project-based enterprise/whitelabel engagements for multi-location franchise operators. The core go-to-market is consultation-led direct sales supported by 15+ vertical-specific SEO landing pages covering retail, gastronomy, fashion, farm shops, salons, floristry, CBD, vape, and jewellery, plus event presence at trade shows such as EuroShop 2026 and Floriga 2026. Distribution is single-country (Germany), with native e-commerce integrations to PrestaShop, 1&1 IONOS Online-Shop, and Zalando Connected Retail forming the omnichannel layer.
The company's primary value proposition is German regulatory compliance — full KassenSichV, GoBD, and TSE (Technische Sicherheitseinrichtung) adherence, with a BSI-certified cloud TSE bundled free in all subscription tiers and an optional hardware TSE module for offline locations. It has received four disclosed funding rounds between 2013 and 2018 from HV Capital, 2 Welten Investment, Dr. Max Iann Invest, and RATTG Verwaltungs, acquired Simply Local in June 2016, and is GDPR-compliant with data stored on German servers.
Locafox firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Locafox
- Legal name
- LocaFox GmbH
- Website
- https://locafox.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Locafox is a German cloud-based POS software and hardware provider serving small and mid-sized retail and food service businesses. It offers TSE-compliant Android tablet cash registers, inventory management, self-checkout, and omnichannel integrations to over 2,000 merchant customers across Germany.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Locafox industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- akta.pro primary industry
- POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB), POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA), POS Terminal Hardware (Countertop, Mobile, PIN Pads) (FSAMADAA)
Keywords
Where Locafox is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Locafox business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations
Revenue model
- SaaS Subscription (POS Software): Monthly subscription fees for access to LocaFox POS software with tiered packages (S, M, L). Each tier includes increasing feature sets such as inventory management, multi-location support, DATEV export, and Connected Retail integration. Cloud TSE is included in all packages. No minimum contract term — monthly cancellation allowed.
- Hardware Sales: Sale of POS hardware bundles including Samsung Galaxy tablets, EPSON/SEIKO receipt printers, ANKER cash drawers, barcode scanners, customer displays, ANKER tablet stands, and SumUp/EC card terminals. Hardware sold through shop.locafox.de and as part of complete package deals.
- TSE Module (Hardware): Hardware TSE module sold separately in the online shop for businesses without reliable internet connection who cannot use the cloud TSE solution.
- Annual Tax Reporting Service (Kassendaten-Meldung): Optional annual service for mandatory electronic recording system notification to tax authorities. Priced at €50 plus VAT per year per branch, including two notifications per year.
- Enterprise / Whitelabel Custom Projects: Project-based engagements for large multi-branch operators and franchise businesses, including custom workflow development, white-label branding, and individualized API integrations. Pricing negotiated on a per-project basis.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | S Package — Basic POS with TSE |
| Subscription | Monthly | M Package — Mid-tier with inventory & Connected Retail |
| Subscription | Monthly | L Package — Full-featured enterprise POS |
| Hybrid | Monthly | Complete Package (All-in-One) — from €68/month |
| One time/ perpetual license | Monthly | LocaFox ONE — One-time purchase |
| Subscription | Annual | Kassendaten-Meldung (Tax Data Reporting) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | TSE Hardware Module (for offline locations) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Locafox product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Locafox develops, sells, and operates cloud-based tablet POS systems (Kassensysteme) for the German retail, gastronomy, and service-business market. Its offering centers on Android-based POS software (LocaFox ONE, MOVE, PRO, Tablet Kassensystem) bundled with certified Cloud-TSE for German fiscal compliance (KassenSichV, GoBD), inventory management, DATEV export, and native integrations with PrestaShop, 1&1 IONOS Online-Shop, and Zalando Connected Retail. Hardware (Samsung tablets, EPSON/SEIKO printers, ANKER cash drawers, SumUp terminals) is sold direct online via shop.locafox.de or as complete monthly packages with no minimum contract term.
Product overview
LocaFox offers a modular, cloud-based POS ecosystem consisting of three main hardware product lines (LocaFox ONE all-in-one terminal, LocaFox MOVE mobile POS, LocaFox PRO professional tablet system) plus a flexible Tablet Kassensystem. Supporting modules include Self-Checkout, Cash Recycler, integrated Warenwirtschaft, DATEV-Schnittstelle for accounting export, Online-Shop-Anbindung for e-commerce connectivity (PrestaShop, 1&1 IONOS, Zalando Connected Retail), and Cloud-TSE for regulatory compliance. The software platform runs on Android tablets with a cloud-synced backoffice for centralized management. Enterprise solutions offer whitelabel options and custom integrations for multi-location franchise operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LocaFox PRO: Professional POS system for retail operations
- LocaFox MOVE
- LocaFox ONE
Products and services
- LocaFox ONE All-in-one Android-based POS terminal with integrated Cloud-TSE (no separate hardware TSE required), combining display, receipt printer, and cash drawer in a single compact unit for €699 ex VAT one-time purchase plus monthly software subscription. Designed for service-based businesses, salons, pop-up stores, and mobile retailers requiring a portable, compact POS.
- LocaFox MOVE Mobile POS system launched in 2025 for flexible, portable use cases, enabling wireless transactions for delivery services, markets, events, and mobile retail operations. Part of Locafox's expanded hardware portfolio alongside ONE and PRO.
- LocaFox PRO Professional-grade tablet POS system launched in 2025 for demanding retail environments with multi-lane operations, franchise management, and enhanced feature requirements. Part of Locafox's expanded product portfolio.
- Tablet Kassensystem Modular Android tablet-based POS system built on Samsung Galaxy Tab A7/A8/A9+ hardware, bundled with ANKER cash drawer and Epson/SEIKO receipt printer. Optional add-ons include barcode scanner, label printer, customer display, and SumUp card terminal. Targeted at retail and gastronomy businesses needing a flexible, scalable Kassensystem setup.
- Self-Checkout Kassensystem Self-service checkout solution enabling customers to scan and pay for items independently without staff assistance. Targeted at farm shops, convenience stores, and 24/7 retail concepts that want to extend operating hours, including Sundays, without additional staffing.
- Cash Recycler ANKER-branded automated cash handling hardware that accepts, stores, and dispenses cash, reducing manual cash management and enabling faster checkout and automated change provision for high-volume retail environments.
- Touch Kassensystem (Complete Package) All-in-one bundled POS package combining software and hardware (Samsung Galaxy Tab LocaFox Edition, EPSON/SEIKO receipt printer, ANKER cash drawer, SumUp EC terminal, ANKER tablet stand) starting at €68/month with 1-year warranty, free cloud TSE, and plug-and-play setup. Includes GoBD and KassenSichV compliance out of the box.
- Cloud Kassensystem Cloud-based POS system combining the Locafox Android tablet application, ANKER hardware components, automatic data backup to German servers, remote access via the LocaFox Backoffice, and integrated Cloud-TSE for regulatory compliance.
- LocaFox Enterprise Scalable POS solution for franchise operators and multi-branch businesses. Includes requirements analysis, customized workflows, whitelabel branding options, central multi-location management, Open-API integration with ERP, inventory management and CRM systems, and project-based implementation with per-project negotiated pricing.
- LocaFox Kassensoftware (POS Application) Android-based POS application licensed via tiered S/M/L monthly subscriptions (no minimum contract term) that provides inventory management, employee management, customer database, DATEV export, digital reports, analytics, and Cloud-TSE compliance. Delivered as an installed app with cloud synchronization to LocaFox Backoffice.
- TSE Hardware Module Standalone EPSON hardware TSE module sold separately via shop.locafox.de for businesses without reliable internet connection who cannot use the included cloud TSE solution. Cryptographically signs every transaction for KassenSichV compliance.
- Kassendaten-Meldung (Annual Tax Reporting Service) Optional annual managed service handling the mandatory electronic recording system notification (Kassendaten-Meldung) to German tax authorities, priced at €50 plus VAT per year per branch and including up to two notifications per year.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200+ merchant testimonials and reviews, Google rating 4.9/5.0
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Locafox
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Locafox technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature8 records
Locafox partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ANKERcoreANKER is a key hardware partner supplying cash drawers and tablet mounting solutions for the LocaFox POS system. The partnership is 'LocaFox powered by ANKER'. ANKER's hardware (cash drawers, tablet holders) is bundled as standard components in LocaFox's complete POS package. LocaFox exhibited alongside ANKER at EuroShop 2026 at the PartnerTech stand.
- SamsungcoreSamsung Galaxy Tab A7, A8, and A9+ tablets are the chosen hardware platform for the LocaFox POS. The software runs on Android OS. Samsung tablets are bundled and pre-configured ('LocaFox Edition'). LocaFox has optimized its Android-based POS app for Samsung Galaxy tablet hardware.
- EPSONcoreEPSON supplies receipt printers bundled with the LocaFox complete POS package. Hardware TSE modules are also available from EPSON as an alternative to the cloud TSE solution. EPSON printers are part of the standard LocaFox hardware bundle.
- SEIKOcoreSEIKO receipt printers are offered as an alternative to EPSON in the LocaFox complete POS package, providing customers with choice in printer hardware while maintaining integration with the LocaFox POS software.
- SumUpcoreSumUp provides EC/card payment terminals included in the LocaFox complete POS package. The integration enables seamless card payment processing directly through the LocaFox POS system, supporting contactless, credit card, and mobile payment methods.
- PrestaShopcorePrestaShop is a native e-commerce platform partner. LocaFox provides a native integration with PrestaShop allowing seamless synchronization of product catalogs and inventory between the POS system and the online store. LocaFox backoffice serves as the master system for product management.
- 1&1 IONOScore1&1 IONOS Online-Shop has a native integration with LocaFox POS. Unlike the PrestaShop integration, IONOS serves as the master system when connected. Products are created and managed in the IONOS portal while sales data syncs back to LocaFox.
- Zalando (Connected Retail)coreZalando Connected Retail partnership enables fashion retailers using LocaFox to list products on Zalando's marketplace. Inventory synchronizes in real-time between LocaFox and Zalando, preventing overselling. EAN/GTIN barcodes required for listed products. The integration is included in M and L packages. Multi-branch operators can link each location to different Connected Retail accounts.
- PartnerTechminorPartnerTech is the exhibition partner for LocaFox at EuroShop 2026. LocaFox and ANKER are co-located at the PartnerTech stand (Hall 6, Stand E33) for the trade show, representing a joint market presence.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Locafox competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gastronovi: German POS and back-office software vendor focused on the hospitality industry. Comparable to LocaFox in DACH focus and hospitality customer base, with deeper restaurant-management features.
- SumUp: Global SMB payments and POS provider with strong German presence and bundled card terminals sold alongside LocaFox. Comparable to LocaFox in SMB customer segment and German market focus, with broader payments infrastructure.
- Zettle by PayPal: PayPal-owned SMB POS and payments offering active in Germany. Comparable to LocaFox in targeting small merchants with combined hardware and software checkout solutions.
- Vectron Systems: German manufacturer of POS systems and cash registers serving restaurants and bakeries across DACH. Comparable in target customer and German fiscal compliance focus, though traditionally a hardware-led vendor.
- ready2order: Austrian-founded cloud POS for SMB retail and hospitality, operating in the DACH region. Comparable to LocaFox in customer segment, subscription pricing model, and tablet-based deployment.
- Orderbird: Berlin-based iPad POS provider focused on hospitality and retail SMBs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Directly comparable to LocaFox in target customer, product form factor, and DACH geographic focus.
- Tillhub: Berlin-based POS and commerce platform targeting SMB retail and food service in Germany. Overlaps with LocaFox in geographic focus, customer profile, and cloud-based product architecture.
Broad incumbents
- Square (Block): Global SMB POS and payments platform with bundled hardware and software. Comparable to LocaFox in targeting small merchants with integrated checkout, though operating at significantly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
- Lightspeed Commerce: Global cloud commerce and POS platform serving retail and hospitality. Comparable to LocaFox in core POS functionality, though operating at much greater scale and across multiple geographies rather than a German SMB focus.
- Shopify POS: Global commerce platform with an integrated POS product for retail SMBs, including operations in Germany. Comparable to LocaFox's omnichannel retail focus, but part of a much larger e-commerce ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Locafox social profiles
Digital presenceLocafox compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Locafox financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Locafox leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Locafox funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors4 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Locafox M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Locafox
What does Locafox do?
Locafox develops, sells, and operates cloud-based tablet POS systems (Kassensysteme) for the German retail, gastronomy, and service-business market. Its offering centers on Android-based POS software (LocaFox ONE, MOVE, PRO, Tablet Kassensystem) bundled with certified Cloud-TSE for German fiscal compliance (KassenSichV, GoBD), inventory management, DATEV export, and native integrations with PrestaShop, 1&1 IONOS Online-Shop, and Zalando Connected Retail. Hardware (Samsung tablets, EPSON/SEIKO printers, ANKER cash drawers, SumUp terminals) is sold direct online via shop.locafox.de or as complete monthly packages with no minimum contract term.
Is Locafox a public or private company?
Locafox is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Locafox founded?
Locafox was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Locafox based?
Locafox is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Locafox make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscription (POS Software) is the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales, TSE Module (Hardware), annual Tax Reporting Service (Kassendaten-Meldung) and enterprise / Whitelabel Custom Projects.
Who are Locafox's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gastronovi, SumUp, Zettle by PayPal, Vectron Systems, ready2order, Orderbird and Tillhub. Broad incumbents are Square (Block), Lightspeed Commerce and Shopify POS.
Does Locafox have an API?
Yes. LocaFox provides an Open-API interface that allows merchants to connect external systems such as online shops, ERP systems, Warenwirtschaftssysteme (inventory management systems), and CRM systems. The API enables synchronization of product catalogs, inventory levels, and sales data between the LocaFox POS and external platforms.
What industry is Locafox in?
Locafox's product category is Point-of-Sale (POS) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAMADAC, POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management), with a secondary code of HDACAKAB, Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals. Its NAICS code is 5132.