Talech vs Zettle by PayPal
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Talech ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Retail store owners choosing a point-of-sale system. A great choice for retailers focused on data analysis.
At a glance
| Talech | Zettle by PayPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail | #9 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best for reporting and analytics | Best for mobile payments |
| Pricing | $$ ($29 to $99/mo) | $ ($0/mo) |
| HQ | Palo Alto, USA | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
Zettle by PayPal
A simple and portable POS for merchants on the go.
www.paypal.com/us/business/pos-systems/zettleMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.