What Humble POS does

Humble POS is the trading name of Humble Software (Pty) Ltd, a privately held South African company incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It sells a cloud-based point-of-sale platform built for South African small and medium-sized enterprises, with core products including Humble Till (an iPad/iPhone/Android POS app), Humble Web Till (a browser-based POS for Windows and Mac), and a complementary hardware shop selling starter kits and peripherals such as receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and tablets. The platform centralizes point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, supplier relations, cash-up reconciliation, and multi-store reporting behind a single dashboard, with real-time data syncing across devices and store locations.

The underlying technology is a multi-tenant cloud platform deployable across iPad, Android, and PC, integrated with South African payment rails SnapScan, Yoco, and PayFast. Humble POS pursues a product-led go-to-market strategy: a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, self-serve web signup, and demo booking for higher-touch prospects. Revenue is split across two streams: recurring software subscriptions (monthly or annual, with pro-rata fees for additional tills) and transactional hardware sales through its online shop.

The target customer base is South African SMEs in retail, restaurants, salons, and multi-store operations. The company has no disclosed external investors, no disclosed headcount, no public revenue figures, and no operated geographies outside South Africa. Operational status is active with a copyright notice extending to 2026, an active e-commerce hardware storefront, and contemporary product releases including Humble 2.0 on iOS and Android.

Name

Humble POS

Legal name

Humble Software (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://humblepos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Humble POS is a South African cloud-based point-of-sale software vendor serving SMEs. It offers multi-store POS, inventory, and real-time reporting across iPad, Android, and PC, paired with a hardware shop selling bundled starter kits and payment integrations with SnapScan, Yoco, and PayFast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point-of-Sale Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC)

Keywords

• Cloud POS software
• Retail point of sale
• Inventory management system
• Multi-store POS platform
• POS hardware bundles

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryanston

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Monthly or annual subscription fees for cloud POS software access, with tiered pricing for additional tills/registers. The Terms and Conditions reference monthly billing cycles and advance payment.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of POS hardware including tablets, receipt printers, cash drawers, scanners, stands, and networking equipment through the online shop.
3. Additional Till Fees: Pro-rata monthly fees charged for adding additional tills/registers beyond the base subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Humble POS sells cloud-based point-of-sale software under the Humble Till brand for South African small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform handles sales processing, inventory management, supplier relations, cash-up reconciliation, real-time reporting and multi-store management across iPad, Android and PC devices. The company also sells POS hardware bundles and peripherals (receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, tablets) through its own online shop.

Product overview

Humble POS is a unified cloud-based POS platform built for South African SMEs, consisting of the Humble Till software (available as iPad/iPhone/Android app and web-based Web Till) and a complementary hardware shop. The software platform handles point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, supplier relations, cash-up reconciliation, and real-time business reporting, with support for single or multi-store operations. Hardware offerings include curated starter kits for iPad (iPad Starter Kit), Windows (Windows Starter Kit), and Android (Android Starter Kit and Android Hardware Bundle), along with individual peripherals such as Epson and Brother receipt/label printers, Socketmobile and Datalogic barcode scanners, PinnPOS and Hisense cash drawers, ASUS all-in-one PCs, and iPads. The company also sells networking equipment, paper, and labels through its online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humble Till: Cloud-based point-of-sale software available for iPad/iPhone/iPod and Android devices, as well as web-based webTill.
• Humble Web Till

Products and services

• Humble Till (iPad/iPhone/Android POS App) Cloud-based point-of-sale application for iPad, iPhone, and Android devices that enables sales processing, inventory management, and multi-store oversight for South African SMEs.
• Humble Web Till (Browser-based POS) Browser-based POS system deployable on Windows and Mac hardware, part of the Humble Till ecosystem for businesses preferring PC-based terminals.
• Humble POS Platform Cloud POS platform incorporating point-of-sale transactions, customer relationship management, analytics, and customer loyalty solutions for retail and SME operations.
• Humble POS Hardware Shop Online store selling POS-compatible hardware such as tablets, receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, stands, networking equipment, laptops, All-In-One PCs, paper and labels with delivery across South Africa.
• iPad Starter Kit Configurable iPad-based POS hardware bundle including tablet, tablet stand, cash drawer, Epson receipt printer, scanner, label printer, and associated accessories and paper for iPad POS deployment.
• Windows Starter Kit Windows-based hardware bundle for Humble Web Till deployment including Windows laptop/PC, cash drawer, Epson receipt printer, scanner, and label printer.
• Android Starter Kit Configurable Android tablet-based POS hardware bundle including Android tablet, stand, Epson receipt printer, cash drawer, and optional Bluetooth scanner and label printer.
• Android Hardware Bundle Pre-configured Android POS bundle including Lenovo Tab 10.1 inch 64GB LTE tablet, Epson TM-T20 USB/Ethernet printer, thermal receipt rolls, and heavy-duty cash drawer priced at R9,499 with free delivery in South Africa.
• DUXBURY Wireless-N300 Range Extender Wireless-N300 range extender supporting up to 300Mbps transmission on 2.4GHz networks, compliant with IEEE 802.11n/g/b standards, sold as a peripheral networking accessory for retail POS deployments.
• Brother QL-810W Network Label Printer Brother label printer capable of printing up to 110 labels per minute with Wi-Fi, black and red text printing, integrated cutter, and optional Li-ion battery for mobile use.
• Epson TM-M30 Bluetooth & USB Printer Compact mPOS thermal receipt printer with USB, Ethernet, and optional Bluetooth connectivity; print speeds up to 250mm/s; supports horizontal or vertical installation.
• Epson TM-T20III Ethernet + USB Printer Affordable POS receipt printer with fast print speeds and economical operation; supports Ethernet and USB connectivity; compatible with Android, iPad, and iPhone.
• Socketmobile S720 SOCKETSCAN Wireless 2D barcode scanner reading 1D and 2D barcodes on paper and screen with Bluetooth connectivity; lightweight ergonomic design; supports PDF417, QR Codes, and Data Matrix.
• Datalogic QuickScan LITE QW2120 1D Barcode Scanner Entry-level tethered 1D linear imager barcode reader with Datalogic Green Spot good-read feedback, IP42 sealing, 1.5m drop resistance, and USB connectivity.
• Honeywell 1250G Laser USB Scanner with Stand Handheld laser scanner optimized for linear barcodes including poorly printed and damaged codes; extended depth of field; supports all popular interfaces; scanning distance of 23 inches.
• PinnPOS Cash Drawer Heavy-duty metal cash drawer with RJ11/12 kick interface; dimensions 410mm x 415mm x 100mm; priced at R1,399.
• ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO (E1600) All-in-One PC with 15.6-inch multitouch panel, fanless design, Celeron processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage; designed as a business partner for POS deployments.
• iPad 9th Generation Apple iPad 9th generation available in 64GB and 256GB capacities, Space Grey and Silver colours, WiFi and WiFi+Cellular variants; priced from R7,000 to R14,999.
• Fixed Pole Stand Fixed aluminium, steel, and ABS pole stand with tamper-resistant screws; accommodates various iPad and tablet models; cable management through pole; powder-coated finish.
• Printer Roll Thermal – 80mm x 80m Thermal receipt paper rolls that do not require ink; standard 80mm width x 80m length; priced at R29 each.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SnapScancoreTechnology or IntegrationSnapScan is integrated as a local payment trailblazer in South Africa, allowing Humble POS customers to process SnapScan mobile payments directly through the POS system.
• YococoreTechnology or IntegrationYoco payment processing is integrated as a South African payment provider, enabling businesses to accept Yoco card payments through the Humble POS platform.
• PayFastcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayFast is integrated as a payment gateway for South African online and in-store transactions, providing secure payment processing capabilities for Humble POS merchants.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Lightspeed POS: Lightspeed is a cloud-based POS platform serving retail and hospitality SMEs globally. It directly overlaps with Humble POS across core POS, multi-store management, and inventory features, and competes for the same SME customer profile.
• Square (Block): Square is a cloud POS and integrated payments platform for small businesses. It targets the same SME segment as Humble POS with a comparable subscription-plus-hardware model and is increasingly active in South Africa.
• Shopify POS: Shopify POS is an integrated retail POS extension of the Shopify commerce platform. It competes directly with Humble POS for multi-store retail SMEs, offering hardware bundles and inventory management in a similar product-led growth motion.
• Yoco: Yoco is a South African payment and POS provider offering card machines and a POS app to SMEs. It is both a direct competitor and a partner (integrated into Humble POS), making it the most locally comparable peer.
• TouchBistro: TouchBistro is an iPad-first cloud POS for restaurants and hospitality. It is comparable to Humble POS on platform architecture (tablet-first POS), subscription model, and SME target market across restaurants and salons.
• Vend (Lightspeed Retail): Vend is a cloud-based retail POS focused on multi-store inventory and reporting. It competes with Humble POS for retail SMEs with similar multi-store, inventory, and reporting feature sets.
• iKhokha: iKhokha is a South African payments and POS provider targeting SMEs. It is a direct local competitor to Humble POS with comparable card-acceptance and POS functionality for SA merchants.

Broad incumbents

• Toast POS: Toast is a large, well-capitalized restaurant POS and payments platform. It is a broader incumbent operating in a wider category but overlaps with Humble POS on the restaurant use case and hardware-bundled SaaS model.
• Clover (Fiserv): Clover is a POS platform from Fiserv offering hardware terminals with an app marketplace. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Humble POS on hardware-plus-software POS for SMEs, though at a larger enterprise scale.

Emerging players

• Karri: Karri is a South African mobile card-payment and POS solution for SMEs. It overlaps with Humble POS on the SME-focused, mobile-first POS segment in South Africa, though with a narrower product scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/humbleTill
• Facebookfacebook.com/humblepointofsale
• Instagraminstagram.com/humblesoftware

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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