Artisan POS 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Artisan POS

4.6

(13)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Artisan POS

Developed by CerTek Software, Artisan is an on-premise point of sale (POS) solution designed for small and midsize retail stores. The solution is used by companies in several specialty markets such as fine craft, gift, jewelry, apparel and home goods.

Artisan offers built-in reports to track sales, customers, accounting, purchasing, receiving, and more. Additionally, users can design their own custom reports for specific tracking needs. Another aspect of Artisan’s customization is the ability to use a drag and drop feature for list screens.

For tablet users, the touchscreen-based buttons feature pictures that are arranged in a multi-layer hierarchy, they are can be configured by users and color. The buttons link to products, categories, and other general tools.

Artisan is deployed on-premise, directly onto the stores' main computer. Users can share live data between both Mac & PC devices over a local or VPN network, rather than in the cloud.

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Artisan POS Features

Popular features found in Retail POS System
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
Gift Card Management
Inventory Management
Pricing Management
Returns Tracking
Sales Reports
Touch Screen
More features of Artisan POS
Access Controls/Permissions
Accounting
Accounting Integration
Barcode Recognition
Billing & Invoicing
Cash Management
Catalog Management
Commission Management
Consignments
Credit Card Processing
Customer Database
Customer History
Customer Management
Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Data Synchronization
Discount Management
eCommerce Management
Electronic Payments
Electronic Signature
Email Marketing
Employee Management
For Jewelry Stores
For Retail
Inventory Tracking
Label Printing
Loyalty Program
Multi-Location
Multi-Store
Ordering Automation
Order Management
Payment Processing
Point of Sale (POS)
Price/Margin Management
Product Catalog
Purchase Order Management
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Reporting
Receipt Management
Reporting & Statistics
Retail Inventory Management
Retail Management
Returns Management
Rewards Management
Sales Order Management
Sales Tax Management
Sales Trend Analysis
Stock Management
Supplier Management
Tagging
Third-Party Integrations
Transaction History
Vendor Management
Wholesaler Management

Artisan POS Integrations

WooCommerce

BigCommerce

Shopify

Artisan POS User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Ratings Breakdown

77%

23%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.3

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

5.0

Functionality

4.3

Elizabeth B.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2016

12+ years and no problems

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

When I opened my store over 12 years ago, Artisan was the ONLY product that could keep track of my consignment inventory, calculate and print out my artists' statements, and function as a standard POS system. Twelve years later, still using the original software and hardware, I had my first glitch last month. Tech support responded immediately and talked me through the problem in just 15 minutes. I've been doing some research now that there are other programs that claim to do the same, but I am still sure that when it's time to upgrade I will turn to Artisan again. The in house support department can't be matched. I once thought it was pricey, but amortized over 12 years, it's a been great value!

Cons:

There are more features than I use! I honestly can't think of anything else I don't like.

Jennifer M.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2015

Certek is an Amazing Company

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This POS system makes me appear to have my act together. Any business operating with out a program of this caliber is being irresponsible. Not only is the software impressive, but on the rare occasion when I need to talk with technical support, they are kind, and efficient. Supplies are only a quick phone call away. Being able to provide reports and hard data have made me a better retailer.

Cons:

I wish quick picks were small icons on the sale screen instead of a screen behind. We keep taped to our screen a list of 'flash tags' of best sellers and untagged items, that functions well for us. It replaces the quick pick screen for us.

Blake D.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2015

Review by Ideal Wedding & Events

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The support is unparalleled! When we need assistance with a problem, the support staff is quick to react with a positive and profesional attitude and keep us serving our customers.

Cons:

Sometimes product development or a requested special report seem to take a lot of time to produce. If there is anything I would like to see improve at Certek it would be a timely response and follow up to these special requests. Will 4.0 be available any time soon?

Jim H.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2015

Artisan POS is great - we have used it for 5+ years and love it.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It keeps track of inventory and prints out sales as well as items remaining in the shop each month when the consignment checks go out.

Cons:

We have a small cafe in the gallery and have added a patch to create sales receipts for it. When we have a group of folks in the cafe and they want to split the bill between two credit cards the only way we have to accommodate that is to print the bill twice and write in one of the names on the ball as they get printed with the first credit card holder's name on both bills. Sometimes very confusing for the patron.

Joanna Z.

Wine and Spirits

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2016

Good P.O.S

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like the customer service and the easy of use. Customer service is always available. I never had an issue when I needed a question answered or help with the P.O.S.

Cons:

I dislike the interface. It seems a little bit outdated. I also dislike that when there are certain products I decide NOT to carry anymore, there's no way of filtering it when I browse through my inventory to reorder items. The inventory shows all products ones that are discontinued and ones that aren't.

Rebekah H.

Furniture

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2015

It has been a very positive experience.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The customer service has been so helpful. When we have an issue they have been able to explain or fix the problem.

Cons:

Every once in a while we come across a feature that might work better for our store personally, but overall we have not had any complaints.

April S.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2015

Artisan POS by Certek

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Efficient and easy to use POS system. Certek offers great customer service and is always helpful

Cons:

At times Artisan can seem out of date and limiting, but overall it meets our needs. We wish it was easier to integrate our e-commerce inventory with Artisan

Scott s.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2015

Artisan Point Of Sale by Certek Software

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Excellent customer service and support. Always there at the end of the telephone when needed. Friendly and knowledgable from the get go

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind it has been a positive experience all around

laura c.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2015

simply fair

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

helpful and ALWAYS AVAILABLE staff copious and useful data

Cons:

lack of program map.....would be nice to be able to open a picture and then see the visual trail to the page I need

briana rk b.

Retail

Used unspecified for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2015

great product, easy to navigate and use, and tech support is aMAZing!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Easily comprehensive. and if it's not, tech support is there and always helpful.

Cons:

Wish it could connect to my Quickbooks, or an apple computer.

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Artisan POS 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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