Online vs offline POS — what’s the difference?
An online (cloud-only) POS needs a live internet connection to sell — if the connection drops, it stops. An offline-capable POS keeps selling on the device and syncs later. RushFlow’s dedicated app is offline-capable, which is why it keeps trading where a browser-only system would freeze.
Why it matters
Dropped connections are normal — a busy market, a basement shop, a rural outlet, flaky venue Wi-Fi. If your POS stops when the internet does, you lose sales and customers. RushFlow treats offline as the expected case, not an error.
- Cloud-only POS: freezes with no connection
- RushFlow dedicated app: keeps selling, syncs on reconnect
- Your data still lives safely in the cloud — offline is about the till, not your records
Frequently asked questions
What is an offline POS?
One that keeps selling on the device with no internet and syncs when the connection returns — unlike a cloud-only POS that stops when the connection drops. RushFlow’s dedicated app is offline-capable.
Is my data safe with an offline POS?
Yes. Offline is about the till continuing to work; your records still sync to the cloud, and offline sales are held safely on the device until they upload.
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