Offline Mode
Offline mode lets you keep selling when your internet goes down. Transactions queue and process when you're back online—critical for businesses with unreliable connectivity.
Why It Matters
- •Never lose a sale due to internet issues
- •Essential for food trucks and events
- •Peace of mind during outages
- •Works in basements and rural areas
- •Backup for unreliable connections
Key Capabilities
Offline Card Processing
Accept cards without internet connection
Transaction Queuing
Store transactions to process when online
Cash Sales
Process cash transactions offline
Product Catalog
Access products and prices offline
Receipt Printing
Print receipts even when offline
Auto-Sync
Automatically process queued transactions when connection returns
Provider Comparison
Best offline mode. Purpose-built for restaurant reliability. Full menu access and card processing offline.
Limitations: Some risk with offline cards
Good offline support. Queue card transactions up to certain limits. Cash always works offline.
Limitations: Card limits apply, some decline risk
Basic offline capabilities. Can store transactions but less robust than competitors.
Limitations: More limited offline features
Limited offline mode. Cash transactions only in most cases.
Limitations: Card processing requires internet
Cloud-based system requires internet for most functions.
Limitations: Poor offline capabilities
Common Questions
Is offline card processing risky?
Somewhat. Cards processed offline are verified later—some may decline. Most POS systems limit offline transaction amounts and totals to minimize risk. Cash is always safer offline.
How long can I operate offline?
Varies by provider. Square limits total offline card amount. Toast is more generous for restaurants. Plan for hotspot backup rather than extended offline operation.
Best For
- ✓Food trucks
- ✓Outdoor events
- ✓Rural businesses
- ✓Areas with poor connectivity