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FTx POS vs. Bottle POS: Which liquor store POS is best for you?

Are FTx POS and Bottle POS at the top of your liquor store POS shortlist? 

While these two systems share similar features, they have significant differences in terms of their design, pricing, and support.

Here’s everything you need to know to make the right choice for your liquor store. 

Last updated: August 2026

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FTx POS vs. Bottle POS

Quick overview: FTx POS vs. Bottle POS

Flexible and customizable

FTx POS

FTx POS is a general-retail POS solution with a special focus on tobacco shops, convenience stores, and liquor stores.

This provider’s main strength is low base costs and a modular pricing structure. If you opt into their in-house payment processing, you’ll get the software for $0/month.

Most of FTx POS’ liquor-specific features are charged as add-on fees. This means you decide how much you pay — but you don’t get features like age verification, 24/7 support, or a liquor SKU database right out of the box.

Purpose-built for liquor stores

Bottle POS

Bottle POS is a POS solution specifically designed for beer, wine, and liquor retailers.

When it comes to liquor-specific features, Bottle POS excels. Age verification, case-break inventory tracking, and 24/7 support are included in all pricing tiers — no expensive add-ons or clunky DIYs required.

While Bottle POS’ pricing structure is less modular and scalable than FTx POS’, their three pricing tiers are designed to grow with your liquor store — giving you access to AI-powered inventory and automation tools when you need them.

FTx POS: Pricing

Hardware

FTx POS sells hardware bundles starting at $2,765 for an all-in-one system with a fingerprint reader and dual 10" customer-facing screens. Since their system is Windows-compatible, you may be able to use your existing hardware. 

Software

Payment processing

Bottle POS: Pricing

Hardware

The standard liquor-retail bundle ships for around $999, and includes a touchscreen terminal, 9.6" rear customer display, receipt printer, barcode scanner, and cash drawer. You can also use your own hardware as long as it’s touchscreen and Windows 10+-compatible. 

Software

Payment processing

Liquor POS features:
FTx POS vs. Bottle POS

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Features

Liquor-specific design

Your POS system should work for your liquor store right out of the box — no configuration or expensive add-ons required.

No
Yes
Age verification

ID verification protects your liquor license and your reputation from the risk of underage alcohol sales.

No
Yes
Case breaking & inventory management

Your liquor POS system should include real-time inventory monitoring and let you track and sell by the case or bottle.

Yes
Yes
Biometric security

Biometric security protects your store from internal theft by using fingerprint scanning to control register access and tie every transaction to a specific employee.

Yes
No
Prebuilt liquor SKU database

A pricebook that already includes beer, wine, and liquor SKUs saves you from having to input your product catalog item by item.

Yes
Yes
Auto invoicing

Automated invoicing scans vendor invoices and updates your inventory records automatically, saving hours of manual entry on every delivery.

Yes
Yes
AI-powered auto ranking

Auto ranking grades products by sales performance to help you make smarter liquor store inventory management moves.

No
Yes
E-commerce & delivery app integration

Selling online can help you reach new customers and make more sales, but you need e-commerce and delivery app integrations to make it happen.

Yes
Yes
Loyalty program & promotions

Your liquor POS system should include a built-in loyalty program and marketing tools to help you win and retain customers.

Yes
Yes
Dual pricing

Dual pricing lets you display separate cash and card prices at checkout, shifting credit card processing fees to card-paying customers.

No
Yes
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Features

Liquor-specific design

Your POS system should work for your liquor store right out of the box — no configuration or expensive add-ons required.

No
Yes
Age verification

ID verification protects your liquor license and your reputation from the risk of underage alcohol sales.

No
Yes
Case breaking & inventory management

Your liquor POS system should include real-time inventory monitoring and let you track and sell by the case or bottle.

Yes
Yes
Biometric security

Biometric security protects your store from internal theft by using fingerprint scanning to control register access and tie every transaction to a specific employee.

Yes
No
Prebuilt liquor SKU database

A pricebook that already includes beer, wine, and liquor SKUs saves you from having to input your product catalog item by item.

Yes
Yes
Auto invoicing

Automated invoicing scans vendor invoices and updates your inventory records automatically, saving hours of manual entry on every delivery.

Yes
Yes
AI-powered auto ranking

Auto ranking grades products by sales performance to help you make smarter liquor store inventory management moves.

No
Yes
E-commerce & delivery app integration

Selling online can help you reach new customers and make more sales, but you need e-commerce and delivery app integrations to make it happen.

Yes
Yes
Loyalty program & promotions

Your liquor POS system should include a built-in loyalty program and marketing tools to help you win and retain customers.

Yes
Yes
Dual pricing

Dual pricing lets you display separate cash and card prices at checkout, shifting credit card processing fees to card-paying customers.

No
Yes

What do real liquor store owners say?

FTx POS reviews

FTx POS doesn’t have a significant presence on popular review sites like Capterra, G2, or Trustpilot, but they share customer quotes and testimonials on their website. 

If you’re considering FTx POS, we recommend reaching out to other liquor store owners and independent retailers to get real, honest feedback about what it’s like to be an FTx POS customer.

Bottle POS Reviews

Bottle POS has a 4.6-star rating on Trustpilot and a 4.8-star rating on Google — with nearly all reviews coming from liquor, wine, and beer stores.

Reviewers frequently mention the quick and easy onboarding process, the convenience of 24/7 phone support, and positive experiences with helpful technical support representatives.

Read Bottle POS' reviews

Onboarding & support:
FTx POS vs. Bottle POS

Transitioning to a new POS system can be overwhelming for you and your customers — but the right support and resources can make all the difference.

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FTx POS

FTx POS will help you configure your POS hardware and payment terminals, and you can pay for Concierge onboarding and support services for additional one-on-one training and setup help. You can also access video and article tutorials for free through FTx Academy. 

FTx POS’ standard support hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. 24/7 support is available with upgraded pricing plans.  

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Bottle POS

Bottle POS pairs you with a dedicated Customer Success Manager who helps you configure hardware, import inventory data, and provide personalized training.

Bottle POS also offers 24/7 support at no additional cost from technicians who understand how liquor stores like yours actually run.

Which liquor POS system should you choose?

FTx POS and Bottle POS offer similar features — but they have different approaches to system design, pricing, and support.

Choose FTx POS if you:

  • Run a convenience, grocery, or tobacco store that sells beer, wine, and liquor.
  • Want advanced POS system security with biometric tracking.
  • Prefer a modular system and don’t mind paying extra monthly fees for age verification and customer loyalty.

Choose Bottle POS if you:

  • Run a liquor, beer, or wine store and want a purpose-built POS system.
  • Want advanced liquor inventory management and AI-powered sales reporting.
  • Prefer to pay one, transparent price for a full suite of liquor POS features.

FAQs: FTx POS vs. Bottle POS

Can I use my own payment processor with FTx POS or Bottle POS?

FTx POS gives you the choice to use their in-house payment processor (and save money on your monthly software subscription), or connect to a third-party payments provider. Bottle POS, on the other hand, runs exclusively on in-house payments processing. However, they offer competitive processing rates along with flexible options like dual pricing.

Which system works best for multilocation liquor stores?

Which system offers better support for liquor stores?

Are FTx POS and Bottle POS cloud-based?

Which liquor POS is more affordable, FTx POS or Bottle POS?

Want to see the difference yourself?

Comparison pages give you the specs. A demo shows you how the system handles your products, your pricing rules, and the way your store actually runs.

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