Classic and Mobile POS Differences

Overview

Thinking about making the switch from Clubessential’s Classic, server-based POS to our new and improved cloud based Mobile platform? Here are some quick hit reasons for making the transition. In this article we will do a side by side of some of the more basic component comparisons between the two platforms.

Power and Speed

Cloud-Based Mobile POS

  • Runs via a cloud based network so as fast as the club’s current internet network setup.

  • Uses incremental snapshots of the club’s database (i.e. only using what it needs at any given time to save load waits).

Classic POS

  • Based on server speed and operating system as well as local network speeds.

  • Pulls in the entire database every time it is opened (i.e. the more data to pull the longer it will take).

Visual Aesthetic

Cloud-Based Mobile POS

  • Naturally designed for tablet and iPad use, and built to be responsive to various platforms.

  • All menus auto-fill spaces top-down, left to right based on their screen group positioning.

Classic POS

  • Has minimum and maximum aspect ratios; was not built for HD.

  • What you see is what you get; buttons built in the screen group display in exact same place on POS.

Hardware Requirements

Cloud-Based Mobile POS

  • Clubessential POS is an app found in the iOS and Android App Stores. It is possible to use the Google Chrome Web Browser for Mobile POS operation. This can be on any machine with a full-sized monitor capable of running the most recent version of Google Chrome. Machine RAM requirements: 4GB (Minimum); 8GB (Preferred).

  • Standard 9.7 inch iPad or 2019 iPad Mini. iPhone not supported. We recommend:

    • iPad (2021/9th Generation) - Optimal

    • iPad Mini (2019/5th Generation or greater) 

    • iPad Air (2019/3rd Generation or greater)

      • *If purchasing new, we recommend the newest version of the iPad available.

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5” or Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Classic POS

  • Operating Systems (x32 or x64):

    • Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate

    • Windows 8 Pro/Enterprise

    • Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise

    • Processor: Intel i3 or above (i3/2.4GHz or above rec.)

    • RAM: 4GB or Higher Recommended

    • Monitor: 1024 x 768 or above, 1280x1024 preferred, Touch Screen Recommended

Features

System

Cloud-Based Mobile POS

Classic POS

System

Cloud-Based Mobile POS

Classic POS

Edit Menu Buttons

Yes

Yes

Menu Button Images

No

Yes

Dining Reservation System Integration

Yes

Yes

Tee Times Reservation System Integration

Yes

Yes

Courts and Activities Integration

Yes

Yes

Spa/Provider Integration

Yes

No

Calendar Event Integration

Yes

Yes

Mobile Ordering Integration

Yes

No

POS messages

Yes

Yes

Member Info

Yes

Yes

Ticket Audits

Yes

Yes

CE payments integration

Yes

Yes

Card on file integration

Yes

No

Card Present Transactions

Yes

Yes

Member check in

Yes

Yes

Scanner options for check in

Yes

Yes

Member self service with res integration

Yes

Yes

Gift Cards

Yes

Yes

Timekeeping

Yes

Yes

Manage FNB item Countdown

Yes

Yes

Credit Book Integration

Yes

Yes

Email Members Receipts

Yes

Yes

Split Tickets

Yes

Yes

Date Override Tool

Yes

Yes

Multi-Card reader select for CC

Yes

No

Member Facing Payment

Yes

No

Tab available for CC tickets

Yes

Yes

Config/KDS Compatible?

Yes

No

Guest Rooms Compatible?

No

Yes