POS/mPOS ISV Market Share Report 2021: North America Discount

Last Updated on May 6, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner

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We are offering a one-time discount on the 2021 North America Merchant POS/mPOS Software ISV List With Marketshare (Enterprise). This report is by IHL Research which we have used in the past. POS is at the tipping point between oriented for customers more than oriented for employees. The report purchase includes a 30-minute orientation session (with a real person by name of Jerry) to help you maximize your dollar.

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Summary

This product is a list of over 175 top POS ISVs (independent software vendors) in the North American POS and mPOS markets for merchants and retailers. It is inclusive of those that make their own POS equipment like NCR, Oracle, Oracle/MICROS, Fujitsu and others, as well as pure software players like Aptos, OneView Commerce, and others. This list also includes the mPOS players such as Square, Toast, Clover, etc.

The format is in Excel and provides custom graphing opportunities. This is offered in an Enterprise License for $3,995. Kioskindustry has arranged a discounted license which is 20% off for KMA members. Non-members can get the report with 10% discount.

For each company, we look at their overall business, Total revenue, maintenance revenues, licenses outstanding, and Gross Payment Volume through their systems installed. We look at the data for Enterprise-level retailers by segment (retailers with 50 or more stores) and then SMB (below 50 stores) and this data is broken down by 13 different segments.

This product is ideal for payment providers, POS companies, private equity companies looking for acquisition candidates. It provides market share by more than 30 different metrics.

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Total Software Related Revenue by Segment – See segments and examples below

Food/Grocery (Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Wakerfern)
Drug Stores (Walgreens, CVS)
Superstore/Warehouse Clubs/Hypermarkets (Walmart, BJ’s Wholesale, Costco)
Mass Merchants (Target, Meijer Stores, Dollar Tree)
Department Stores (JC Penney, Sears, Kohls, Bealls)
Specialty Hard Goods (Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, Rooms to Go, Canadian Tire)
Specialty Soft Goods (H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Casual Male, Old Navy)
Convenience/Gas (Chevron, Exxon,)
Fast Food (McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell)
Bar/Restaurant (Applebees, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle)
Lodging (Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton)
Entertainment:Casinos and Cruises (Carnival, Harrah’s, Wynn, Caesar’s Palace)
Entertainment:Museums, Theme Parks, Theaters, Others (Disney, Universal, AMC, Carmike)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What kind of market data is available in the POS/mPOS ISV Report?

The report provides market share data for over 175 top POS and mPOS ISVs in North America. It includes details on overall business, total revenue, maintenance revenues, licenses outstanding, and Gross Payment Volume, broken down by enterprise and SMB segments across 13 different categories.

2 Which POS and mPOS Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are covered in the report?

The report covers over 175 top POS and mPOS ISVs in North America. This includes companies that make their own POS equipment like NCR and Oracle, as well as pure software players such as Aptos and OneView Commerce, and mPOS players like Square, Toast, and Clover.

3 Who is the source of the market research in this report, and how reliable is it?

The market research report is provided by IHL Research, a company Kiosk Industry has used in the past. The page emphasizes that this data is preferred over "internet scraping data markets" and is suitable for decision-making, aligning with expert market intelligence.

4 How can I purchase the POS/mPOS ISV Report and are there any discounts?

You can purchase the report by contacting craig@catareno.com. KMA members receive a 20% discount, while non-members can get a 10% discount on the Enterprise License, which is regularly priced at $3,995. The purchase also includes a 30-minute orientation session.