We’ve gotten a bunch of great questions lately from framers comparing different POS options, so I wanted to take a few minutes to answer some of them here. Whether you’re already checking us out or just curious, here’s a quick breakdown of how FramingPOS handles a few of the most talked-about features.
1. Vendor Connections
Our software integrates with any vendor that shows stock status on their website. Just log in with your vendor account once, and Framing POS does the rest. It checks stock directly through your browser, without relying on pre-built integrations. That means you’re not limited to a short list—we support your vendors, not just ours.
2. POS Flexibility (Without the Markups)
We don’t resell payment processing because we believe you should keep control and avoid hidden markups. With FramingPOS, you connect your own Square or Stripe account directly. You get their rates, their reliability—no middlemen.
Same with calendars, emails, and marketing:
Use Google Calendar or Outlook for production tracking.
Use Gmail for emailing customers.
Use Constant Contact for marketing.
We integrate with the best-in-class tools instead of trying to replace them.
3. Advanced Reporting Tools
We’ve already built over 15 reports (some in beta) and keep adding new ones based on what shops like yours ask for. Most custom report requests are built and live in the system within 1 to 2 business days. We don’t guess what you need—we listen and build around that.
4. Text-to-Pay Simplicity
We’re rolling out a native texting feature soon, but in the meantime, you can already send invoices via text using Square if you use them. Customers get a secure link, tap it, and pay—right from their phone. Wether they paid at 3 pm or 3 am, the payment is marked on the invoice without any interaction from you, the frame shop owner. We don’t run our own payment service because we’d rather you use something trusted and straightforward. No markups, no extra fees.
5. Real-Time Mockup Visualization
We don’t currently offer a frame mockup feature—but we’re open to it in the future. If we ever do add this, it has to be done right. We’re talking hyper-realistic previews that actually help the customer make a decision. Nothing cartoonish or clunky. Right now, we haven’t seen anything out there that’s good enough to justify it. That said, it’s something we’re exploring for winter, but we’re focused on more impactful tools first.
Quick Highlights
Production Calendar: Framing POS syncs live with Google or Outlook
Marketing Tools: Framing POS onnects to Constant Contact with customizable syncing
Peak Pricing: Adds automatic surcharges for rush or holiday deadlines
Inflation Pricing: Auto-adjust pricing by percentage on a schedule you control
- Data Privacy: We will never sell or rent your data. Not to vendors. Not to anyone. Ever.
No fine print. No exceptions. No surprises.You own your customers, your customers data, your sales history. Your business is your business, and we’re here to protect it. Data Transfers: If your old software can print invoices or work orders, we can help you move everything over accurately with our conversion partner
Pricing: $35/month flat for up to 5 users. No setup fees, no taxes, no commitments. First 30 days are free.
Want to learn more?
Check out FramingPOS.com or message me directly—happy to help however I can.