--- description: Review of Genius Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Genius | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Restaurant Management Software](/directory/2165/restaurant-management/software) > [Genius](/software/435569/Genius) # Genius Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/435569/Genius Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/435569/Genius?page=2) > Tired of juggling multiple disconnected systems? You deserve a POS that does it all. Whether you’re running a retail shop, full-service restaurant, QSR or large-scale venue, Genius has everything you need to manage your business in one single platform. From smarter buying and smoother shifts to happier customers and stronger margins, Genius helps you achieve it all: inventory, employee and order management, fast and secure built-in payment processing, loyalty, analytics, invoicing, online ordering and more. Plus, count on 24/7/365 live customer support and reliable, durable, commercial-grade hardware, including countertop POS, handheld POS, kiosks and more. Whether you’re launching in a new market or expanding across locations, Genius flexes to your needs. Note: Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced the unification of its technology stack under a single brand, Genius, providing a seamless, integrated experience for customers. Heartland, a Global Payments company, previously offered a suite of solutions, which is now Genius. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 194 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 194 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Global Payments - **Location**: Atlanta, US - **Founded**: 1983 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$89.00 - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Genius for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Automated Scheduling - Bar Tab Management - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Credit Card Processing - Customer Database - Data Security - Data Visualisation - Delivery Management - Electronic Payments - Employee Database - Employee Management - For Bars/Clubs - For Food Trucks - For Restaurants - Gift Card Management - Inventory Control ## Integrations (35 total) - 7shifts - 99minds - BeerSAVER - BigCommerce - CheddrSuite - Craftable - DAVO - DoorDash for Merchants - EZ-Chow - EasyPost - Endear - GrubHub - InhouseDelivery - Kangaroo - KickFin ... and 20 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2165/restaurant-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2165/restaurant-management/software) - [Bar POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/389/bar-pos-software/software) - [Online Ordering Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3717/online-ordering-system/software) - [Order Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1730/order-management-system/software) - [Food Truck POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3917/food-truck-pos/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Cin7 Core](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/103631/dear-systems) — 4.3/5 (737 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Excellent Restaurant management platform" — 5.0/5 > **JYOTIRMOY** | *6 February 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to learn and use, customization options of menus, layouts which is important and almost all features necessary for restaurants. > > **Cons**: Sometimes glitches occurs, a bit expensive than alternatives > > Overall an excellent platform for restaurants of all sizes, easy to learn with various customization options. ----- ### "Genius is Great for Garden Sales\!" — 5.0/5 > **William** | *26 May 2026* | Farming | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Really easy to set-up and use\! We got our device and were selling the next day\! We were able to load in our best sellers and make it really fast to check people out\! > > **Cons**: No problems so far\! We like that the device is very simple and does not have extra apps or any other capabilities. > > It works very well for our small business\! The sales process was easy, and the set-up took less than 20 minutes. ----- ### "Great platform" — 5.0/5 > **Kelly** | *28 November 2018* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: No need for quickbooks. My accountant pulls reports straight from Springboard at the end of the year. Also I love the inventory management and ability to create one day price changes for sales > > **Cons**: Customer support is lacking. Gift cards can’t be scanned through credit card reader even when they have the magnetic strip. ----- ### "Very Nice and Helpful Staff" — 2.0/5 > **Tanya** | *11 June 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: The equipment was provided at no cost, which made it very accessible and easy to get started. Having free equipment is a significant benefit, especially for those who are trying the service for the first time or managing a limited budget. It helps reduce the upfront investment and allows users to focus on the service itself rather than initial expenses. While there may still be ongoing costs depending on usage or service plans, the free equipment adds strong value overall. It is a helpful feature that makes the service more approachable and lowers the barrier to entry for new customers. > > **Cons**: Customer support is handled overseas, and overall the experience has been positive. The representatives I have spoken with have been very nice, polite, and willing to help with my questions. They take time to listen and do their best to provide clear answers and solutions. At times, there can be slight delays or communication challenges. I appreciate that they remain patient and respectful throughout the interaction. Overall, while the support is based overseas, the staff are kind and professional, and they make an effort to assist customers as effectively as possible. > > Many of the staff members have been exceedingly helpful and kind. From the beginning, they have been welcoming and willing to assist with any questions or needs that come up. Their friendly attitude makes it easy to communicate and feel supported throughout the experience. They take the time to listen carefully and provide clear, thoughtful responses, which helps everything run smoothly. Even when issues arise, they remain patient and professional, making sure concerns are addressed properly. Overall, their kindness and helpful approach have made a positive difference and contributed greatly to a pleasant and comfortable overall experience with the service provided. ----- ### "Brilliant Recruitment Approach" — 5.0/5 > **Isaac** | *24 June 2026* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Genius makes it easy to recruit and manage candidates and this creates an organized hiring process The app demonstrates brilliant collaboration and this makes hiring process more efficient > > **Cons**: Genius requires some employees to learn and understand how the application operates The program has leas flexible interface > > We use Genius to streamline all our recruitment process snd this gives us the best candidates The too simplifies the recruitment processes and this saves financial stress for companies ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/435569/Genius?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/435569/Genius) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data