Oracle MICROS Simphony vs Epos Now
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems (2026) and The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail (2026). Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Epos Now ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for Restaurant owners choosing POS + kitchen management / Retail store owners choosing a point-of-sale system. Good for all-in-one bundles with processor flexibility.
At a glance
| Oracle MICROS Simphony | Epos Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Enterprise and stadium POS | Best for hardware bundles |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($200 to $1000+/mo) | $ ($39 to $69/mo) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Norwich, UK |
| Founded | 1977 | 2011 |
Oracle MICROS Simphony
The legacy enterprise standard for large, complex venues like hotels and stadiums.
www.oracle.com/industries/food-beverage/pos-systems/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.