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title: Dispensary Point of Sale Evaluation Template
description: Evaluating dispensary Point of Sale systems? Simplify your search for the best cannabis POS with this easy to use software comparison template.
image: https://www.covasoftware.com/hubfs/2024/Resources/Cova-Cheat-Sheet_Email-Banner%20%281%29.webp
---

[![Cova Dispensary Software](https://www.covasoftware.com/hubfs/Cova%20Logo/Cova-Logo.svg)](https://www.covasoftware.com/)

- Retail Solutions 
    - [Cannabis POS](https://www.covasoftware.com/pos)
    - [CBD POS](https://www.covasoftware.com/cbd-pos)
    - [Payments](https://www.covasoftware.com/payments)
    - [Ecommerce](https://www.covasoftware.com/ecommerce)
    - [Inventory Management](https://www.covasoftware.com/dispensary-inventory-management)
    - [Reporting & Analytics](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-analytics-reporting)
    - [Compliance](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-dispensary-compliance)
- [Canada Retail Suite](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-retail-suite-canada) 
    - [Complete Retail Suite](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-retail-suite-canada)
    - [Cova Pay](https://www.covasoftware.com/cova-pay-canada)
    - [Cova eCommerce](https://www.covasoftware.com/cova-ecommerce)
- Pricing 
    - [U.S. Pricing](https://www.covasoftware.com/pricing-us)
    - [Canadian Pricing](https://www.covasoftware.com/pricing-cad)
- Resources 
    - [4/20 Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/420-retail-guide-for-cannabis-dispensaries)
    - [Cannabis Retail Blog](https://www.covasoftware.com/blog)
    - [Guides & Best Practices](https://www.covasoftware.com/guides-and-best-practices)
    - [FAQ](https://www.covasoftware.com/faq)
- Contact 
    - [Book a Consultation](https://www.covasoftware.com/get-started)
    - [Customer Support](https://support.covasoftware.com/)
    - [General Inquiry](https://www.covasoftware.com/contact)

[ Request Demo ](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-pos-comparison-template#form)

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# **Evaluate and Easily Compare Dispensary POS Systems.**

With the added need for compliance and complex inventory management demands, well-designed cannabis retail software can seem complicated.

When you set out to evaluate a Point of Sale (POS) system—the most important component in your dispensary tech stack—you’re going to have a lot of questions, and hear about a lot of bells and whistles.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed and potentially lose sight of the most important factors to consider when making a critical decision about the software that will become the heart of your operation.

To help you as you research, book  demos, and shortlist your prospective tech partners, use this handy template to compare your top POS picks side-by-side and find the best software to support your business.

This comparison tool will help you focus on some the most important factors including:

- Company history and reputation
- Cost of service
- Functionality 
- Support

Simplify your search for the best dispensary POS with this easy to use template.

### Get it for Free

![About-Cova2](https://www.covasoftware.com/hubfs/About-Cova2.jpg)

## About Cova

Cova is an industry leader in software solutions for cannabis retail. In building the #1 dispensary POS platform in North America, trusted by more than 2000 retail locations from coast to coast, we have collected valuable insights and key industry best practices. We leverage this unique expertise to continuously develop our technology and help cannabis entrepreneurs successfully launch and scale their businesses in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive market.

All Content © 2026 Cova. All rights reserved. We elevate your dispensary experience.

### Retail Solutions

- [POS](https://www.covasoftware.com/pos)
- [CBD POS](https://www.covasoftware.com/cbd-pos)
- [Payments Canada](https://www.covasoftware.com/cova-pay-canada)
- [Payments USA](https://www.covasoftware.com/payments)
- [Ecommerce Integration](https://www.covasoftware.com/ecommerce)
- [Ecommerce Canada](https://www.covasoftware.com/ecommerce)
- [Gift Cards](https://www.covasoftware.com/giftcard)
- [Inventory Management](https://www.covasoftware.com/dispensary-inventory-management)
- [Reporting & Analytics](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-analytics-reporting)
- [Compliance](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-dispensary-compliance)
- [Enterprise](https://www.covasoftware.com/enterprise-pos99)

### Resources

- [Blog](https://www.covasoftware.com/blog)
- [Best Practices & Guides](https://www.covasoftware.com/guides-and-best-practices)
- [Cannabis Laws](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-law)
- [Cannabis Social Equity Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-social-equity-program)
- [How to Open a Dispensary Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/how-to-open-a-dispensary)
- [Cannabis Payment Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-dispensary-payment-guide)
- [Cannabis Ecommerce Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/how-to-start-cannabis-ecommerce-delivery)
- [Dispensary Technology Guide](https://www.covasoftware.com/cannabis-technology-guide)
- [Guide to Modern Dispensary Design](https://www.covasoftware.com/guide-to-dispensary-design)
- [FAQs](https://www.covasoftware.com/faq)

### Customers

- [Customer Stories](https://www.covasoftware.com/customer_story123)
- [Customer Referral Program](https://www.covasoftware.com/refer)

### Pricing

- [U.S.](https://www.covasoftware.com/pricing-us)
- [Canada](https://www.covasoftware.com/pricing-cad)

### Partners and Integrations

- [Partners](https://www.covasoftware.com/integrations)
- [Springbig](https://www.covasoftware.com/springbig-loyalty)
- [Weedmaps](https://www.covasoftware.com/weedmaps-integration)
- [Leafly](https://www.covasoftware.com/leafly-integration)
- [KayaPush](https://www.covasoftware.com/dispensary-scheduling)
- [Solink](https://www.covasoftware.com/solink-integration)
- [Top Ecommerce Platforms](https://www.covasoftware.com/best-dispensary-ecommerce-reviews)

### Company

- [Our Story](https://www.covasoftware.com/about-old)
- [Markets we Serve](https://www.covasoftware.com/pos/markets-old)
- [Our Customers](https://www.covasoftware.com/customer_story123)
- [In The News](https://www.covasoftware.com/news)
- [Events](https://www.covasoftware.com/events)
- [Our Team](https://www.covasoftware.com/cova-team)
- [Careers](https://www.covasoftware.com/careers)
- [Contact Us](https://www.covasoftware.com/contact)

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- [**](https://twitter.com/CovaSoftware)
- [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5KLyZ4jpFhnKpg2Xf8Kgw)
- [**](https://www.instagram.com/covapos/)
- [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/covasoftware)
- [**](https://www.pinterest.ca/covasoftware)

Retail Innovation Labs LLC Trading as Cova Software. All Content 2024 Cova. © All rights reserved.

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All Content 2020 Cova. © All rights reserved.

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