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Our verdict
Bustle review
Best for cafés wanting a focused hospitality system with integrated NZ EFTPOS.
Last checked: 5 October 2026
Pricing
Bustle’s Small plan is NZ$65 a month excluding GST for a single till; Medium is NZ$95 and Large NZ$195. The pricing page doesn’t print a currency, but the site defaults to New Zealand and its hardware shop prices in NZD, so we read these as NZ dollars. Treat these figures as a starting point and ask for a written quote.
| Software | NZ$74.75/mo incl. GST |
|---|---|
| Card fees | Set by your EFTPOS provider (Bustle doesn’t process cards) |
| Hardware | Printer and cash drawer from NZ$519 (iPad not priced) |
| First year, before card fees | NZ$1,416 incl. NZ$519 hardware |
EFTPOS & payments in NZ
Bustle integrates with Eftpos NZ (Verifone), Windcave and Shift4 (formerly Smartpay): the sale amount is sent to the terminal. Card fees: Set by your EFTPOS provider (Bustle doesn’t process cards). Confirm your exact terminal model before signing.
Support & contract
| Support | Online support and guides; phone coming soon |
|---|---|
| Contract | No fixed term; cancel in the Hub |
What it does well
✓ Made for hospitality, with branded online ordering
✓ EFTPOS integration included on every plan
✓ Keeps recording orders when the internet drops
Where it falls short
— Not designed for general retail
— Online support only; phone support is “coming soon”
Who should skip Bustle
Retailers with large product catalogues and variants.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does Bustle work with Xero?
Listed on the Xero App Store NZ. Confirm the exact workflow on your plan before buying.
Can Bustle work offline?
Bustle keeps recording orders offline. If the Wi-Fi also drops, printers stop, and EFTPOS may be unavailable.
Is there a long contract?
From Bustle’s published terms: no fixed term; cancel in the Hub. Terms can change, so check before you sign.