If you are looking for an Omega POS alternative in Lebanon, the honest answer depends on what you run. Omega Software is a long-established POS and ERP vendor with deep restaurant, hotel and laundry features. MAPOS is a Beirut-built ERP and POS that puts USD/LBP accounting, offline selling, WhatsApp and online stores in one system, so it tends to fit retailers, distributors and multi-activity companies better.
This guide compares the two side by side, using only what Omega publishes on its own website and what MAPOS actually does today. Where Omega is stronger, we say so.
Who Omega Software is
Omega Software describes itself on omegapos.com as an integrated POS and ERP platform with more than 30 years of experience. Its public LinkedIn page lists the company as founded in 1994, with its headquarters in Dubai and offices in Oakville (Canada) and Beirut. Its careers page lists open roles in Beirut and Dubai, so it has a real local team in Lebanon.
Omega sells four industry solutions on its website:
- Restaurant POS — kitchen display (KDS), table plans, split checks, call-centre ordering, dispatch and driver tracking, QR menus, online pickup and delivery, a self-ordering kiosk, recipes and food-cost visibility across locations.
- Retail POS — described as cloud-based, with barcode label printing, colour and size variants, multiple store locations and payment gateway integration.
- Hotel management system and laundry POS — dedicated products for those trades.
Behind the POS, Omega lists inventory (multi-level recipes, multiple warehouses, wastage tracking, cost of goods analysis), accounting ("Ledgers, VAT and reports"), HR and payroll (attendance, schedules, leave, payroll by branch, with multi-currency and exchange rates), CRM and loyalty, tasks and appointments, analytics with AI insights, and a mobile ERP app for Android and iPhone.
That is a serious product, especially for food and beverage. If you run a busy restaurant group, Omega is a natural shortlist candidate.
Who MAPOS is
MAPOS is an ERP and POS made in Beirut by I-MAD Technology (MAPOS S.A.R.L), founded in 2020. It was built around the way Lebanese businesses actually work: two currencies on the same day, power and internet cuts, customers who order on WhatsApp, and owners who want to see every branch from their phone.
In one system you get POS, inventory, accounting, CRM and sales, HR and payroll, orders and delivery, online stores and a mobile app. One sportswear retailer we work with runs two branches on one POS and one stock, with an online store on the same live stock. Another client keeps four activities (internet subscriptions, solar projects, retail, repairs) in one set of books.
MAPOS vs Omega: side-by-side comparison
Omega columns are based on its public pages in October 2026. "Not listed on their site" means we did not find it on the pages we checked, not that the feature does not exist. Ask Omega directly if it matters to you.
| Feature | MAPOS | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Company base | Beirut, founded 2020 | Founded 1994 (LinkedIn); HQ Dubai, offices in Beirut and Oakville |
| Main industry focus | Retail, fashion, supermarkets, distribution, services, project-based companies | Restaurants, retail, hotels, laundry |
| Kitchen display, table plans, self-order kiosk | Ask for a demo of your exact restaurant flow | Yes — KDS, table plans, split checks, kiosk, QR menus |
| Retail POS with barcodes and size/colour | Yes, plus scale-barcode weights and custom labels | Yes — barcode labels, colour and size |
| Offline POS | Full offline mode with sync queue; official invoice numbers per terminal keep working offline | Not listed on their site (product pages describe it as cloud-based) |
| USD/LBP accounting | Any document in USD or LBP, FX gain/loss, revaluation, totals per currency, statutory LBP report | Multi-currency listed for payroll; not listed on the accounting page |
| Lebanese VAT (11%) declaration and Lebanese chart of accounts | Yes, plus per-item VAT exempt and VAT period closing | "Ledgers, VAT and reports"; Lebanon-specific reports not listed on their site |
| Payroll with NSSF | Yes — NSSF and progressive payroll tax (rates editable) | HR and payroll listed; NSSF not listed on their site |
| Delivery | POS to orders module with driver picker; Wakilni courier integration | Call-centre ordering, dispatch, driver tracking |
| WhatsApp inbox and campaigns | Yes, inside the CRM | Not listed on their site |
| Online store on the same stock | Yes — storefronts with local payment gateways | Online ordering and "omnichannel sync" listed |
| Approvals (maker-checker) | Yes, for purchases, transfers and adjustments | Not listed on their site |
| Mobile app | Owner app ("Pulse"), offline Quick POS, every module inside | ERP app for Android and iPhone |
| AI | MAPOS AI Guide with voice and Arabic narration | "AI insights" listed |
| Price | Quoted per business | Not listed on their site |
Where Omega is stronger
- Restaurants. KDS, table plans, split checks, kiosks, QR menus and call-centre delivery are all front and centre on Omega's restaurant page. If your business is mostly dine-in or delivery food, that depth matters.
- Hotels and laundries. Omega has dedicated products for both. MAPOS does not market a dedicated laundry POS.
- Track record. Three decades in POS is a long time. Many Lebanese cashiers and managers have already used Omega, which can shorten training.
- Regional footprint. With offices in Dubai and Canada, Omega can support groups operating outside Lebanon.
Where MAPOS is stronger
- Lebanese accounting in the same system. MAPOS ships with a Lebanese chart of accounts, 11% VAT, a VAT declaration report, payroll with NSSF, a cash-flow statement and year-end close. Your accountant works in the same ledger the cashier posts to.
- Two currencies, done properly. Every document can be in USD or LBP. Cross-currency supplier payments post exchange gain or loss automatically. Reports keep each amount in the currency it was entered in, with totals per currency.
- Offline selling. The POS keeps a local copy and a sync queue, and each terminal keeps its own official invoice series even while offline. During a power or internet cut, the till keeps selling.
- WhatsApp and online selling. A WhatsApp inbox, campaigns and receipts sent on WhatsApp sit inside the CRM. Online storefronts sell from the same live stock as the shop.
- Controls. Maker-checker approvals on purchases, transfers and stock adjustments, plus fine-grained permissions and role templates.
Who should choose which
Choose Omega if:
- You run restaurants, cafés or a food group and need KDS, tables, kiosks and call-centre delivery from day one.
- You run a hotel or a laundry and want a product built only for that trade.
- Your team already knows Omega and your accounting is handled well elsewhere.
Choose MAPOS if:
- You run shops, a supermarket, a fashion chain, a distribution company or a mix of activities, and want POS, stock and accounting in one set of books.
- You need USD and LBP handled per document, with VAT and NSSF reports your accountant can file from.
- Your tills must keep selling through power and internet cuts.
- You sell on WhatsApp or online and want it all on the same stock.
A hypothetical example: a two-branch clothing shop in Jounieh that sells in USD, pays some suppliers in LBP and takes orders on WhatsApp would likely be better served by MAPOS. A 40-seat restaurant in Gemmayzeh with a kitchen screen and a delivery call centre would be worth a close look at Omega.
How MAPOS handles the retail side
- Selling: the MAPOS POS handles barcodes, scale weights, gift receipts, return windows and many-to-many exchanges with price-difference settlement. It works offline and syncs when the line comes back.
- Stock: inventory covers multiple branches, size/colour variants, pack-level transfers, stock counts, landed costs, slow-moving stock and stock-as-of-date reports.
- Accounting: sales, expenses and Z-reports flow into accounting with the Lebanese chart, VAT and per-currency ledgers.
- Customers: loyalty tiers, customer groups, WhatsApp inbox and campaigns in the CRM.
- Delivery: send an order from the POS to the orders module, pick a driver, or hand it to Wakilni.
See how this plays out for shops on our retail page and fashion page.
Switching from Omega to MAPOS
Switching is mostly a data question. The MAPOS team migrates items, customers, suppliers and opening balances from your old system or from Excel. One retailer moved more than 92,000 legacy records, with customer receivables preserved. Plan the switch at the start of a month or a VAT period, run both systems for a short overlap, and count stock on the cut-over day.
For more comparisons, read MAPOS vs BIM POS, MAPOS vs Libra ERP and our best POS system in Lebanon guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAPOS a good Omega POS alternative?
For retail, supermarkets, fashion, distribution and multi-activity companies, yes: MAPOS combines POS, stock and Lebanese accounting in one system. For restaurants that need kitchen screens, table plans and kiosks, Omega's restaurant features are a strong reason to stay.
Does MAPOS work offline like a traditional POS?
Yes. The MAPOS POS keeps a local copy and a sync queue, so cashiers keep selling during power or internet cuts. Each terminal keeps its own official invoice series while offline.
Can MAPOS handle USD and LBP on the same day?
Yes. Any document can be in USD or LBP, exchange gain or loss is posted automatically on cross-currency payments, and reports show totals per currency. The official rate is 89,500 LBP per USD; confirm with your accountant how it applies to your books.
How much does MAPOS cost compared with Omega?
MAPOS is quoted per business based on modules, branches and users. Omega does not list prices on its website either. Book a demo on WhatsApp (+961 71 725 270) for a quote.
Can I move my data from Omega to MAPOS?
Yes. The MAPOS team migrates items, customers, suppliers and balances from old systems or Excel files, and checks the totals with you before go-live.
Want to see MAPOS on your own items and branches? Book a demo or message us on WhatsApp.
