Chip-Chop for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 27, 2018

Free POS Software is a freeware point-of-sale system optimized for bars, clubs, restaurants, and other small businesses in the food and hospitality trade. The basic system supports two cash drawers simultaneously, which is sufficient for many small businesses, though it can be networked for multiple sale points. It accepts barcode readers, card swipers, touch screens, receipt printers, remote printers, and other tools of the trade. It also handles inventories. While it's free to use, registration is required, though that's free, too.

During the installation process, a Hardware Setup screen appeared. It identified our system and whether it had things like a barcode reader or receipt printer; we could select or deselect items as well as configure LAN, Bluetooth, or Serial network access as well as IP Address, IP Port, and COM Port for remote printers. Under Currency, we changed the default selection, the South African Rand, for US Dollars. This program's interface fills the entire desktop, which is typical of POS systems since it keeps operators from wasting time. The program opened in Demonstration Mode, which requires users to test the functionality of their systems to proceed to the main menu view. Here we could access the Setup, POS, and other features.

Free POS Software's color-coded controls on a stark black background make for good contrast and visibility, but we quickly realized this program suffers from the chief disadvantage of nearly all POS software, free or not: It's complicated and unintuitive, with interfaces that are either too busy or too stark, a clunky functionality, and some weird ways of doing things, many of which are doubtless related to the fact that running Free POS Software will probably be the host PC's only duty. Issues like being difficult to close (we had to use the Task Manager), which are inconvenient on a home PC, may actually be virtues when employees are at the till. On the plus side, it's free and it does a lot; with some effort, you could probably configure your POS system to be foolproof (not that you'd actually hire fools; we're just saying). We've seen POS software with basic, intuitive interfaces yet just as many features and options as Free POS. We recommend trying a few before committing your store.

Chip-Chop for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: September 27, 2018

Latest update: September 27, 2018

Version: 1.2.8

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

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Total Downloads: 147,233

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.1/5

8 User Votes

OK, but they purposely hide thing to make you pay more
JakeJAMRMay 24, 2013
Pros
You can get it working for free and it will do the job
Cons
They would take a long time to answer my emails if at all and normally on a POS you need an answer quick. Calling them, even when it was some feature that they left out of the manual (seems like purposely left out) they would not help you unless you gave them a credit card number. Of the several calls I made to them, every one of the calls was about trying to do something that was left out of the manual. Now they will not even answer my email questions, even though they claim email support is free for registered users (I have 2 registers). At one point, I asked them, since I have 2 stations registered, please send me links to the remaining hidden documentation so I would have a complete manual and would not have to call or email for these things as they come up. Their response was that they had to make money.
Summary
Only get this if you are willing to give your credit card to them and have them charge you for answers to things that should be included in a registered (PAID) customer's manual.
good program but virus protecter detects it as a virus
chris_xxllosJanuary 24, 2012
Pros
neet orinised easy to use
Cons
showing up as a infected file
Summary
Great POS system for restaurants
ktdaveAugust 26, 2011
Pros
Extremely reliable and mature software, and great customer service for registered customers. Simple to train employees to use this software.
Cons
It can be time consuming to configure to your needs. It may require more technical experience on your end to maintain.
Summary
We've been running this software on in our restaurant for 5 years on 2 terminals without issues. It is very reliable, and I can't recommend it enough. If you are more inclined towards the DIY ethic, this will work well for you and save you thousands of dollars. Our restaurant has a small dining area and most of our business is takeout or delivery. I was able to configure the software to suit our needs perfectly.
POS software
DONeill13June 2, 2011
Pros
Graphics aren't too bad
Cons
Very little adjustments to the setup are available and the ones that are don't work well. I can't print anything on my receipt printer because it says that I don't have a cash drawer installed, even after I installed a cash drawer.
Summary
Not very useful to my particular situation. I just wanted something to run an online test on my POS printer and this was pretty much worthless. POS can stand for a whole lot more than just Point Of Sale.
Don't waste your time or money on this software.
Mobilepro1December 8, 2010
Pros
Except for the waste of time it's free to find out it doesn't work.
Cons
The demo doesn't work, there is no support unless you pay $1.00 a minute just to try to get it to work. It isn't client/server as stated but just runs on Foxpro which is an outdated database. Their web site is misleading and no connection to reality.
Summary
There are lots of better POS software available and in the end cost less.
Appalling!
MacFheoraisOctober 29, 2010
Pros
None. This is not free its a demo, and even at that its a poor one. Did someone actually this this "application" was usable?
Cons
Where to begin.... Doesn't run in a windows environment. Very poor interface. Cant close Not free as stared, just a demo. 1983 styles graphics. No Uninstall. Re3ciept printer only works over network or serial, not USB... ...I could just keep going.
Summary
Don't waster your time installing. One of the worst packages I have ever seen.
Many Free POS Software much better than Quickbooks POS.
pos_guysJuly 31, 2009
Pros
The 2009 best pos software is called "Imonggo" which is also a free pos software. Go to Google, and search "2009 best pos software". Also see the professional reviews: (apexpromotion.com/software_reviews/pos_software.htm) Highly Recommend it.
Cons
Just DO NOT like the previous poster's discrimination to Free POS software
Summary
We don't like the previous poster's discrimination to Free POS software. As we all know, the 2009 best pos software is called "Imonggo" which is also a free pos software. Go to Google, and search "2009 best pos software". Also see the professional reviews page: (apexpromotion.com/software_reviews/pos_software.htm) When you use it, you will find no word can describe how excellent and easy to use. Hope everyone can benefit from the information.
You get what you pay for...
POS ExpertJune 9, 2009
Pros
Cheap - free is always a positive!
Cons
No security, no credit card support for local banks, inflexible interface, very little options.
Summary
This is basically given away so that you you order credit card processing through the manufacturer and that is how they will make big $$$$. They are from New Zealand - good luck getting support on a busy Friday night. You get what you pay for - I'd rather have a cash register with local support.

Developer’s Description

Provide free POS Software especially designed for use by restaurants, bars, clubs, venues, and lodges.

Chip-Chop is a professional, easy to use, no fuss restaurant point of sale (POS) software solution, ideal for various businesses in the hospitality industry. Chip-Chop is simply: "Restaurant point of sale, made easy!"