Genius - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Meet your customers wherever they are with Genius — the powerful, user-friendly POS that helps you sell in person, online or on the go. Here are just a few reasons why business owners and operators choose Genius:

Intuitive UI

Whether you're training a rookie team member or seasoned manager, Genius was designed for all levels of technology comfort. It’s never been easier to get up and running on a new POS, so you can start selling in days — not weeks.

Commercial-grade hardware

With options for countertop and mobile POS, the flexible, durable Genius hardware was built to handle your busiest days.

Secure built-in payments

Give customers a faster, more secure checkout with PCI-enabled payment processing. Take any way they want to pay — from credit and gift cards to digital wallets — and process in person, online or through a virtual terminal.

Advanced analytics

Gain valuable insights to track sales, spot trends, staff shifts and make more informed business decisions.

Loyalty

Keep customers coming back with a built-in customer engagement and loyalty platform that helps boost retention through tailored incentives based on customer behavior.

Discounts and promotions

Easily set up and report on markdowns and special offers to attract and retain customers.

Employee management

Track employee performance, set roles and permissions and streamline scheduling to keep your team productive.

Multi-location management

Monitor sales, inventory, staff performance and more across all locations from one centralized system.

Simple to get started, easy to use and ready to scale. That’s Genius.

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.