Show HN: A Free, Offline-First Cash Register That Runs in the Browser

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Turn any laptop, tablet, or phone into a full-featured cash register that runs 100 % offline. No servers, no subscriptions, no missed sales.

Cash Register

Take sales at markets, pop-ups, fairs, and more

Your new cash-register processes sales reliably anywhere - whether you're at an outdoor market, a pop-up shop downtown, or a remote fair without internet. Keep selling even when networks are spotty or in airplane mode.

Man Holding iPad Cash Register

No bulky hardware or tedious setups

Your new cash-register runs in any modern browser with no clunky hardware, no cables, or counter space required. Use desktop, laptop, your phone or tablet.

iPad Cash Register ScreenshotiPhone Cash Register Screenshot

Replace clunky, confusing interface with a modern easy-to-use cash register for non tech users

Take A Sale swaps cryptic keypad codes and tiny monochrome screens for a clean, touch-friendly UI. Search or scan to add items, reorder product tiles on the fly, and watch totals update in real time. New staff ramp up in minutes, errors drop, and checkout lines move faster.

Take A Sale is the easiest way to start processing in-person sales today. It’s free, easy to use, and works on any modern device.

  • Always-On Reliability

    Keeps ringing even when the internet—or the power—goes out.

  • Traditional Workflow, Modern Speed

    Open and close sessions, run Z-reports, and accept any payment type with the muscle memory of a physical register.

  • Zero Setup

    Launch app.takeasale.com and start selling—no sign-ups, servers, or configuration required.

  • Hardware-Agnostic

    Runs in Chrome, Safari, or Edge on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux—use the devices you already own.

  • Data Ownership & Privacy

    Every sale, product, and report lives only in your browser until you choose otherwise.

  • Built for the Mobile Seller

    Perfect for food trucks, craft fairs, school fundraisers, pop-up shops, and field sales teams.

iPhone Cash Register Screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it really free?

    Yes. During our open beta you pay nothing. We’ll announce optional paid features later—core selling remains free.

  • Do I need special hardware?

    No. Use the device you already own. For receipts, print later or connect any standard printer.

  • What happens if I clear my browser data?

    You choose when and where to back up. Export your data to a file or sync to your own storage-provider account (coming soon).

  • Can it handle taxes and discounts?

    Absolutely—set tax rates and one-click discounts right in the product screen.

Take your first sale in under 60 seconds.

Get started instantly - try it free, no account or installation needed.

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