Coale-POS — Offline-First Point of Sale for Africa
Modern retail POS with offline-first architecture
A complete point-of-sale system built on Frappe that works without internet, syncs when reconnected, and manages multiple stores from a single dashboard. Gift cards, store credit, IoT device integration, and role-based access control included.
What's inside
Offline-First Architecture
Works without internet, queues transactions locally, and auto-syncs when connectivity is restored. Never lose a sale due to network issues.
Multi-Store Management
Territory-based pricing, store-specific settings, and a centralized dashboard. Manage all your locations from one place.
Gift Cards & Store Credit
Issue, redeem, and track gift card balances across all stores. Store credit management with full audit trail.
IoT Device Integration
Connect barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, and network printers. Plug-and-play hardware support.
Stock Alerts
Real-time low-stock notifications across all locations. Never run out of your best sellers again.
Session Management
POS opening and closing entries with cash reconciliation and variance tracking. Full shift accountability built in.
Coale-CRM
Coale-Insights
Coale-Audit
How businesses use Coale-POS
Supermarket Chains
Large retailers across Kenya use Coale-POS to keep all branches selling even when internet drops. Head office sees consolidated sales data the moment connectivity returns, giving real-time visibility across dozens of locations.
- • Offline transactions sync automatically
- • Centralised stock alerts across all stores
- • Territory-based pricing per branch
Electronics Retailers
High-value electronics shops rely on barcode scanning and serial number tracking to manage inventory accurately. Coale-POS connects scanners and receipt printers for fast, error-free checkout.
- • Barcode and serial number lookup
- • Gift card and store credit management
- • Role-based cashier access control
Pharmacy Chains
Pharmacies need real-time low-stock alerts for critical medicines. Coale-POS notifies managers before stock runs out, and session management ensures every shift reconciles to the last shilling.
- • Real-time low-stock notifications
- • Shift opening and closing reconciliation
- • Full audit trail for controlled items
Fashion Boutiques
Boutique owners issue gift cards and store credit to drive repeat visits. Coale-POS tracks balances across all branches so customers can redeem anywhere in the chain.
- • Cross-store gift card redemption
- • Customer loyalty tracking
- • Multi-currency support for tourist areas
Works with the CoaleTech ecosystem
Connect with other products for a unified business platform.
Coale-CRM
Link POS customers to CRM profiles for targeted follow-ups and loyalty campaigns.
Coale-Insights
Visualise sales trends, top-selling products, and branch performance with real-time BI dashboards.
Coale-Audit
Run internal audits on POS transactions, cash variances, and inventory discrepancies.
Coale-Payments
Accept M-Pesa, card, and cash payments with automatic reconciliation in ERPNext.
Coale-Tax
Auto-report every POS sale to KRA eTIMS for seamless tax compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Does Coale-POS work without internet?
Yes. Coale-POS uses an offline-first architecture that stores transactions locally and automatically syncs with the server when connectivity is restored. You will never lose a sale due to network issues.
Can I manage multiple retail stores from one dashboard?
Absolutely. Coale-POS supports multi-store management with territory-based pricing, store-specific settings, and a centralised dashboard so you can oversee all locations in real time.
Does Coale-POS support M-Pesa and mobile money payments?
Yes. Through the Coale-Payments integration, Coale-POS accepts M-Pesa, card payments, and cash. All payment methods reconcile automatically in your ERPNext ledger.
Is Coale-POS compliant with KRA eTIMS?
When paired with Coale-Tax, every POS transaction is automatically reported to KRA via eTIMS. This keeps your business compliant without any manual tax filing.
What hardware does Coale-POS support?
Coale-POS integrates with barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, and network printers out of the box. It runs in any modern browser on tablets, laptops, or dedicated POS terminals.
Ready to get started with Coale-POS?
Modernise your retail operations with an offline-first POS that scales from one store to a hundred.