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Hike review
Best all-round retail choice for straightforward stock control and offline selling.
Last checked: 5 October 2026
Pricing
Hike’s NZ site prices in US dollars. Essential, for one outlet, is US$59 a month billed annually or US$69 billed monthly. Tax isn’t stated. Treat these figures as a starting point and ask for a written quote.
≈ marks a US or Australian dollar price we converted at US$1 = NZ$1.78 and A$1 = NZ$1.24 (European Central Bank reference rates via Frankfurter, 2 October 2026) and added 15% GST to.
| Software | ≈ NZ$121/mo incl. GST |
|---|---|
| Card fees | Set by your EFTPOS provider (HikePay’s NZ rate isn’t published) |
| Hardware | Ask the provider (priced in AUD only, e.g. HikePay Terminal A$366) |
| First year, before card fees | ≈ NZ$1,452 software only; ask about hardware |
EFTPOS & payments in NZ
Hike integrates with HikePay, Eftpos NZ (Verifone) and Windcave in New Zealand, sending the sale amount to the terminal. It does not list Shift4 (formerly Smartpay). Card fees: Set by your EFTPOS provider (HikePay’s NZ rate isn’t published). Confirm your exact terminal model before signing.
Support & contract
| Support | 24/7 email and chat (Australian company) |
|---|---|
| Contract | No lock-in; cancel anytime |
What it does well
✓ Switches to offline mode automatically
✓ Integrates with HikePay, Windcave and Eftpos NZ terminals
✓ Stocktakes, purchase orders and returns on every plan
Where it falls short
— Table and order management is an add-on, from the Plus plan
— Priced in US dollars; no NZ price list
— Hike’s pricing table shows Xero as an add-on from Plus (Xero’s listing says it’s free)
Who should skip Hike
Restaurants needing table maps and kitchen workflows.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does Hike work with Xero?
Listed on the Xero App Store NZ, where it is free for Hike and Xero users. Hike’s own pricing table shows accounting integrations (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online) as an add-on on Plus and above, and not on Essential. Confirm the exact workflow on your plan before buying.
Can Hike work offline?
Hike switches to offline mode automatically; card payments depend on your terminal.
Is there a long contract?
From Hike’s published terms: no lock-in; cancel anytime. Terms can change, so check before you sign.