Hala review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Hala pairs a point of sale register with payments and hands you a free plan to start on, which suits small businesses and larger teams that want to begin without paying anything. Entry pricing sits at SAR 0, and support runs through email, chat and phone when a shift goes wrong.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small businesses wanting a free plan for payments and point of sale.
- Price from
- SAR 0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Free IBAN account, no monthly fees (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Tool type
- Payments, POS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan
- Official website
- hala.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price is SAR 0, so the free plan model costs nothing to open
- A free plan is included, listed under the free plan model
- Covers both payments and pos, so payments and point of sale sit in the same place
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, including a help centre and phone
Cons
- Built for small business and enterprise, so very large operations may want to compare enterprise tools
- The free plan is described as Free IBAN account, no monthly fees, which centres on a free IBAN account rather than wider extras
- Prices are quoted in a single currency, so teams trading elsewhere should check the rate before committing
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want to test a point of sale before paying
- Shops that want payments and point of sale in the same product
- Enterprise teams weighing a free starting point
Who should look elsewhere
- Restaurants that need a full service workflow and should compare Toast POS
- Bars and casual dining that want deeper service features and should compare Upserve
- Service businesses wanting a lighter register and should compare SpotOn
Plans and pricing
Hala starts at SAR 0, and a free plan is available, so you can open an account without paying. The pricing model is the free plan, which keeps entry costs down. Entry prices across point of sale systems run from €0 to €218.36, with a median of €21.92, so Hala sits at the free end. Renewal prices in the wider set have a median of €5.99, worth weighing before you commit.
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Where Hala is available
- Available
- Saudi Arabia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hala cost to start?+
Entry pricing is SAR 0, and a free plan is included. The pricing model listed is the free plan, so you can open an account and test the point of sale before spending anything.
Does Hala have a free plan?+
Yes, a free plan is available, and it is the model listed for the product. What that plan covers is described as Free IBAN account, no monthly fees, so read that line before assuming what sits inside it.
What does Hala actually do?+
It covers payments and pos, so you handle payments and point of sale in the same product rather than stitching separate tools together. That matters if your till and your settlement need to share data.
How do I get help from Hala?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone. That mix means you can reach the team by chat or phone when a shift goes wrong, or fall back on the help centre during quieter hours.
Who is Hala built for?+
It is aimed at small business and enterprise. Small businesses get the most from the free plan start, while larger teams should check the plan details against how many tills and staff they need.
How does Hala compare with other point of sale systems on cost?+
Entry prices across this group run from €0 to €218.36, with a median of €21.92. Hala sits at the free end of that range, with entry pricing of SAR 0.
What happens to the price when I renew?+
Hala lists the free plan as its pricing model, and the plan terms read Free IBAN account, no monthly fees. Renewal prices across the wider set have a median of €5.99, so compare that figure before you settle on any single vendor.
Is Hala limited to a single market?+
Prices are quoted in a single currency, which narrows where the figures translate cleanly. If you trade outside that market, check the exchange rate and the local payment rules before you commit.
Sources
- hala.com/en/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“You can also connect with us via our in-app chat - Read our FAQs”
- hala.com/en/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Free plan, Pricing model, Price from, Tool type, Usage limits
“Transparent, scalable pricing for freelancers, SMEs and large companies”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.