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FocalPoint Software vs. PayPal Payments Pro

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PayPal Payments Pro starts at $0 per seat, versus FocalPoint Software at $9,500.

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FocalPoint Softwarefrom $9,500 per month
PayPal Payments Profrom $0 per month
Audyense Score29AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningFocalPoint Rental Software handles all operations for your rental store.PayPal Payments Pro is a payment processing solution built on PayPal’s technology that enables online merchants and businesses to accept credit card payments online as well a
Free tierYesYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free trial or entry optionFree
  • Starting plan$9,500
  • Plan 2$9,500
  • Plan 3$1
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Dispatch: Set up delivery vehicles, sort and assign deliveries, orders, and pickups, and print lists and reports for drivers. Integrates with Bing Maps and Garmin GPS.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
CRM: Communicate with customers and set up reminders. Send follow-ups on reservations and quotes.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Accounting Integrations: Integrate with QuickBooks Online and Sage for accounting data sync.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Inventory: Create purchase orders automatically when stock gets too low. Dashboards let users view rented items and real-time stock. It supports several types of inventories, including homeowner tools, heavy machinery, and construction equipment.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Reporting: FocalPoint includes over 200 reports on key metrics like ROI, revenue, and utilization.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Maintenance: Set up alerts for preventative maintenance to stay on schedule. The system automatically opens a work order for the scheduled maintenance inspection.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
QuickRental: A contract processing tool to make contract generation more efficient for the front counter.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Inspections: Users can create inspection sheets that customers can fill out before and after renting equipment. The sheets feature checklists, photos, an hour meter, and general damage.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
eCommerce: Provides an online storefront that syncs with the in-store POS. Customers can browse real-time inventory, request quotes, book reservations, and make payments online. Also includes a customer portal for invoice and reservation tracking.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Mobile App: The native iOS and Android app gives staff access to FocalPoint’s core rental operations from the field. Data syncs live with the desktop system, so availability, customer info, and order status stay current across all users.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Accept PayPal paymentsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Accept VisaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mastercard and American ExpressYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Virtual TerminalYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Accept payments in 25 currencies from 202 countriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Payment GatewayYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Options to simplify PCI compliance.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet9.5 · No reviews yet
Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • US-based support
  • Ongoing software development with security improvements
  • Native Android and iOS mobile apps
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Accept PayPal payments
  • Documented capability: Accept Visa
  • Documented capability: Mastercard and American Express
  • Documented capability: Virtual Terminal
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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