Offline-first POS for markets – swipe sales anywhere, sync when back online.
Freelancers find POS systems too expensive and inflexible for managing seasonal retail gigs.
EventSwipe is an offline-capable POS for freelancers at events with spotty WiFi, storing sales locally on device and syncing seamlessly. It supports quick barcode/QR scanning for fast checkouts and basic customer capture for future gigs. Ideal for outdoor markets or festivals where connectivity fails.
Freelance workers running seasonal retail gigs like pop-ups, markets, or holiday events
True offline mode with local-first architecture, outperforming cloud-only POS in unreliable networks.
edgy
Record sales without internet
Camera-based fast product lookup
Auto-sync when online
Switch between multiple events
Process cards post-sync if needed
Email/SMS opt-in for repeats
Low-power scanning mode
Dictate product names
Keyboard shortcuts for tablets
Post-event deep reports
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| event_id | uuid | No |
| barcode | text | Yes |
| name | text | No |
| price | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| event_id | uuid | No |
| data | text | No |
| synced | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/eventsCreate event
/api/sync-transactionsBulk sync offline sales
/api/products/:barcodeLookup product
/api/customersSave customer data
20 tx/day
200 tx/day
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2.5% | $90 | $1,080 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 9% | $2,430 | $29,160 |
Swipe sales in the rain, sync later. Built for real gigs.
Demo at local farmers markets in person, sign up vendors on-site with free month. Post video of offline demo on TikTok #marketlife. Target r/festivals and vendor apps.
Hardware
Requires connection
True offline
Customizable
Online dependent
Local-first for gigs
Local data sync network effects as users share event templates offline.
Outdoor events surging, but infrastructure lags; PWAs mature for offline.
Sync conflicts
Conflict resolution UI
PWA adoption
One-click install prompts
Deferred payments fraud
Sync verification
Success: Pain confirmed
Success: Zero data loss
Success: 5 signups/event
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