Open-Source Software

The cooperative model of software development is the open-source model. Free, collaborative, open, and democratic. It just makes sense for co-ops!

The open-source model guarantees that the software remains free! That’s “free” as in beer, but also “free” as in speech.

Complete Platform Freedom

The entire CORE-POS runs in a web browser!  No, seriously!  The cash register, the back-office suite, all of it!  Using the web browser means TRUE platform independence, run CORE-POS on any Operating System, on any hardware, anywhere!
Important note:  We use the web browser, but your POS system is not actually ON the web.  Everything is hosted and accessed on your store’s internal network.

CSA: Cooperative Supported Applications

The CORE-POS community of developers, IT staff, and general geeks is alive, active, and willing to help you out! We use a variety of online collaboration tools and old-school phone calls to stay connected and moving the software forward. New features are being coded and bugs are being squashed even as you read this.

GETTING STARTED.

CORE-POS is the premiere open-source POS solution for food co-ops and retail grocers of all sizes and shapes. Built to work with your membership systems, and your discount structures, CORE-POS provides an enterprise-grade cash register and back-office suite for even the tiniest stores. Don’t sacrifice features, or access to YOUR data, just because you think you can’t afford it. You can!

Using industry-standard web technologies and relying solely on free software to run, CORE-POS is your future-proof, flexible, tweakable, robust, secure, user-friendly, co-op made, solution for all your operational needs.

  • Industry-Standard Tech – runs on widely used web platforms
  • Wildly customizable – build your own modules & reports
  • Free software – licensed under GPL

  • Rock solid – built with fault-tolerance and stability in mind

  • Security first – your POS data is secure!
  • Data ownership – its your data, use it how you like

DOWNLOAD FROM GITHUB

CORE-POS is maintained on github where you can go to download the software right now, read docs, and ask questions

READ OUR DOCUMENTATION

Check out our installation guides and in-depth documentation.  A superb resource for those just starting to learn CORE-POS.

GET INVOLVED

Use the Issues Tracker to ask questions, get support, and contribute your own modules and code.

CARE TO TAKE A SPIN?
TRY THE CORE-POS DEMO.

TRY CORE-POS

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.

the Tech Support Co-op is worker cooperative comprised of experienced CORE-POS developers, and support consultants formed specifically to support YOUR co-op throughout its implementation of CORE-POS.

Downtime at your front-end is never OK!  Wouldn’t you agree? Our team of specialists can provide hardware and software support to help ensure that your sales don’t take a hit due to hardware malfunctions and your customers and staff can focus on delicious food.

Support contracts are available as well as on-demand/as-needed support.  Use the contact form below to find out more about our services.

INSTALLATIONS

A complete end-to-end installation package tailored to your unique needs.  Includes all hardware, installation, staff training, data migration, customization and more.  Leverage the Tech Support Co-ops combined decades of experience with POS installations and CORE-POS to get your frontend rolled out quickly and professionally.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Don’t let your stores most mission-critical IT systems run unsupported!  The Tech Support Co-op offeres a range of ongoing support packages to ensure your POS has the support to maintain optimal uptime.  So your store can continue to do well, in order to do good!

Learn more

COOPERATION
IS IN OUR DNA.

GET STARTED
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CONTACT US

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