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ComparisonJovvie vs Hike POS
Hike is a cloud retail POS that syncs with WooCommerce through the WooCommerce API. Jovvie runs on WooCommerce itself, so nothing needs syncing. Hike suits retailers who want a full retail back office and use one of its supported processors.
Last updated: November 4, 2026. Hike POS details come from the sources at the end of this page. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Which one fits you
Choose Jovvie if
- You want WooCommerce to stay your only system, with gift cards and rewards handled in the POS.
- You process on Stripe or an NMI merchant account.
- You want Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android in the US.
- You want a lower monthly software price.
Choose Hike POS if
- You want a full retail back office separate from your website.
- You already process with Windcave, Clearent, Worldpay, PayJunction, EVO or Tyro.
- You run several retail stores and want Hike’s multi-store tools.
- Your online store is small next to your physical stores.
Jovvie and Hike POS side by side
| Jovvie | Hike POS | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works with WooCommerce | Runs on WooCommerce as its data layer: products, orders, customers and stock stay in WooCommerce. Self-hosted plugin or Jovvie Cloud. A Standalone option needs no WooCommerce. | A separate cloud POS connected with WooCommerce API keys. Syncs products, customers, sales and inventory. Bundles, gift cards, loyalty points, third-party plugin changes and manual stock edits in WooCommerce don’t sync. |
| Pricing | Basic $29/month (1 cashier + 1 manager). Pro $49/month (unlimited staff and stations). Plus a 0.5–2.5% platform fee on card transactions. Jovvie Cloud adds $0.05 or $0.025 per order; Standalone adds $40/month. First 25 orders free. | Essential $59/month billed annually ($69 monthly), 1 location. Plus $99/month billed annually ($119 monthly). Enterprise by quote. 14-day trial. |
| Payment processors | Your own Stripe account or NMI merchant account (NMI connects to 200+ processors). | US: Windcave, Square, PayPal Zettle, Clearent, Worldpay, PayJunction and EVO. Australia: Tyro and HikePay. Stripe isn’t listed. |
| Card readers and Tap to Pay | Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android. Stripe Reader S700, S710, T600, M2, BBPOS WisePad 3, WisePOS E and Verifone readers. NMI terminals on your merchant account. | Terminals from the supported processors, such as Verifone, Ingenico, Dejavoo and Tyro devices. |
| Devices | Browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook; iOS and Android apps; desktop apps for macOS and Windows. | Browser on PC and Mac; native iPad app. |
| WordPress.org rating | 4.5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org | No WordPress.org plugin (connects through the API). |
Cost compared
Hike starts at $59/month billed annually for one location, with processing from your chosen provider. Jovvie starts at $29/month plus a 0.5–2.5% platform fee on card transactions.
Jovvie Point of Sale is $29/month (Basic) or $49/month (Pro), plus a 0.5–2.5% platform fee on card transactions. Your first 25 orders are free, with no card to sign up. See Jovvie pricing or read why Jovvie isn’t free.
Questions buyers ask
Does Hike sync with WooCommerce?
Yes, through WooCommerce API keys. Hike’s help center lists items that don’t sync, including bundles, gift cards, loyalty points and manual stock edits in WooCommerce.
Does Hike support Stripe?
Stripe isn’t on Hike’s list of integrated payment providers.
Which is better if WooCommerce is my main store?
Jovvie, because it uses WooCommerce as its data layer instead of syncing a second catalog.
Where these facts come from
Jovvie facts come from Jovvie pricing, Jovvie on Stripe, Jovvie on NMI and Jovvie hardware.
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