Aronium vs SmartRestro POS

Aronium is a well-known free desktop POS, and plenty of shops in Pakistan have tried it. SmartRestro POS is a newer option built specifically for the Pakistani market. Both are worth a look — here's an honest comparison so you can pick what fits your shop. (Vendor terms change; always confirm current details on each product's own site.)

At a glance

Where Aronium is strong

Aronium is a capable, mature, general-purpose POS with a clean interface and a genuine free tier. If you run a simple retail counter and don't need Pakistan-specific tax features, it does the basics well.

Where SmartRestro is built different

• FBR-ready: NTN, STRN and the FBR QR code print on receipts once you're registered — no workarounds.
• Partner-wise products (unique): for shops owned by two or more partners, tag each product to its partner and every sale, profit and stock report splits automatically.
• Three modes: restaurant (floor plan, kitchen routing), retail (barcode scan-to-bill), or retail + partners — chosen at setup.
• 30+ reports with one-click Excel, PDF and CSV export, each carrying your brand header.
• Local payments & support: JazzCash, Easypaisa, bank transfer, and a team you can reach in your timezone.

Which should you choose?

If you need a simple, free retail till and nothing Pakistan-specific, Aronium is a fine choice. If you want FBR-ready receipts, Urdu support, partner-wise reporting, daily cloud backup and local help — SmartRestro POS is purpose-built for that. The free tier costs nothing to try.

Download SmartRestro POS free and compare it against your current setup on real sales.