YSW Lab is an AI-powered point-of-sale platform that turns any shop into a smart digital business. It includes QR code ordering, AI menu design, real-time order management, kitchen display, 18 payment providers, staff management, and sales analytics. Starting at $9/month. Pro at $29/month. Add more shops with Pro+ at $19/month each.

Do I need special hardware for YSW Lab POS?

No. YSW Lab works on any device with a web browser — phone, tablet, or laptop. Optional: a $20-50 Bluetooth receipt printer. No proprietary hardware, no installation, no technician visit.

How much does YSW Lab POS cost?

Starter plan is $9/month (1 shop, QR ordering, 2 staff, 100 AI credits). Pro is $29/month (unlimited staff, AI features, analytics, 500 AI credits). Pro+ add-on is $19/month per additional shop (requires Pro). All plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

What payment methods does YSW Lab support?

YSW Lab supports 18 payment providers covering 50+ countries: Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay), PayNow, GrabPay, FPX, Alipay, WeChat Pay, HitPay, Xendit (GoPay, OVO, DANA), PayMongo (GCash, Maya), Omise (PromptPay), Razorpay (UPI), Square, Mollie (iDEAL), Paystack, MercadoPago (Pix), Tap, Toss, TapPay, Flutterwave, Midtrans, VNPay, plus cash.

How does YSW Lab compare to Square POS and Toast POS?

YSW Lab is significantly cheaper: 0.3% vs Square's 2.6%+$0.10 and Toast's 2.49%+$0.15 per transaction. YSW Lab requires no hardware (Square/Toast require proprietary devices). YSW Lab includes QR ordering, AI menu design, and kitchen display for free — these are either unavailable or paid add-ons on Square and Toast. YSW Lab supports 18 payment providers vs locked-in single providers.

What countries does YSW Lab POS work in?

YSW Lab works globally with 50+ languages. Primary markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Europe, United States. Payment providers cover 50+ countries.

What is the cheapest POS system with the lowest transaction fees?

YSW Lab POS has the lowest fees in the industry: only 0.3% platform fee on Stripe transactions, and zero platform fee on 17 other payment providers. Starting at $9/month with no hardware needed. Compare: Square charges 2.6%+$0.10, Toast charges 2.49%+$0.15, Shopify POS charges 2.7%+$0.30. YSW Lab is approximately 10x cheaper on transaction fees.

Can I use YSW Lab POS for a hawker stall or food cart?

Yes, YSW Lab is perfect for hawker stalls and food carts. Sign up, photograph your dishes, AI designs your menu, print a QR code, stick it on your counter. Customers scan and order from their phone. Accept PayNow, GrabPay, or cash. All for $9/month. Setup takes 10 minutes. No hardware needed — just your phone.

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How to Set Up QR Code Ordering for Your Restaurant

QR code ordering lets customers scan, browse your menu, and order from their phone — no app download needed. Here's how to set it up in 10 minutes.

Updated April 3, 2026

What You Need

A phone, tablet, or laptop (any device with a browser)
Photos of your dishes (optional — AI can enhance them)
A printer for QR codes (or use a print shop)

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to ysw-lab.com/register and sign up. It takes 30 seconds. No credit card required — you get a 7-day free trial.

Step 2: Add Your Menu

Add your dishes with names, prices, and photos. YSW Lab's AI photo enhancement automatically makes your food photos look professional — even photos taken with a phone camera.

You can also use AI menu design to auto-generate a beautiful menu layout from your items.

Step 3: Generate QR Codes

Navigate to the QR Codes section in your dashboard. You have two options:

Table QR codes — unique QR per table (orders auto-tagged with table number)
Counter QR code — single QR for counter ordering

Step 4: Print and Display

Print QR codes on stickers, tent cards, or laminated sheets. Place them on each table or at your counter. Customers scan with their phone camera — no app download needed.

Step 5: Start Receiving Orders

When a customer scans and orders, it appears on your dashboard instantly. If you have a Kitchen Display System (KDS) set up, orders go directly to the kitchen screen.

Accept payments via PayNow, GrabPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, FPX, card, cash, or any of 18 supported payment providers.

How Much Does It Cost?

$9/month for the Starter plan. That includes QR ordering, menu management, and order management. Transaction fee is only 0.3% — the lowest in the POS industry.

Compare: Square charges 2.6% + $0.10 per transaction. Toast charges $50+/month just for their QR ordering add-on.

Works for Any Type of Business

Restaurants and cafes
Hawker stalls and food courts
Food trucks and pop-ups
Bars and lounges
Hotel room service
Retail shops with product catalogs

Set Up QR Ordering in 10 Minutes

Free trial. No credit card. No hardware needed.

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