Five years ago, SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) was seen as a tool for micro merchants. Think weekend market stalls, food trucks or mobile tradies needing a simple way to take payments without bulky terminals.
Today, that's changed. SoftPOS is no longer just a niche tool. It's becoming a key feature for SaaS platforms looking to stay competitive, grow and meet their clients' evolving needs.
In an era where software companies are racing to become all-in-one platforms for their industries, adding Tap to Pay is no longer a nice-to-have. It's quickly becoming a must.
Goliaths and Growing Pressure
Nearly every SaaS vertical is dominated by one or two industry giants. These companies have the resources to acquire emerging competitors, roll out new features monthly and lock in customers with an ecosystem of services.
If you're not one of them, you're probably feeling the squeeze. Mid-sized or independent SaaS vendors are now facing a choice: expand their offering and fight back or risk losing customers to platforms that tick more boxes.
And one of the most obvious untapped boxes? Tap to Pay.
And this is where many SaaS platforms hit a wall. They know payments would make their product stronger and stickier. But getting there is a huge lift. Between compliance, certifications and user experience work, payments often fall into the too-hard basket.
SoftPOS Makes Payments Simple
SoftPOS turns modern smartphones and tablets into a payment terminal using NFC technology.
At Nexxtap, we saw a growing number of SaaS platforms wanting to explore payments without taking on the technical and regulatory load. So we built something to help.
We developed our Tap to Pay integration to require minimal dev effort. SaaS vendors can integrate payments into their platform without sacrificing months of roadmap time.
Integrating Tap to Pay makes your SaaS platform more valuable. It improves retention by keeping users in your ecosystem whilst adding revenue opportunities.
Why It Matters Now
More SaaS platforms are starting to realise this. Those that move early are creating stickier ecosystems and generating extra revenue without dramatically increasing their cost base. Those that wait are at risk of losing customers to platforms that offer more out of the box.
The rise of SoftPOS isn't slowing down. The technology is stable, certified and supported by major card schemes. As Tap to Pay becomes more common on both Android and iOS, businesses will expect it from their software partners.
Partnering for Speed and Scale
Many SaaS teams assume they need to build everything themselves. That's no longer the case.
By partnering with a SoftPOS provider like Nexxtap, SaaS companies can add contactless payments to their product quickly without taking on the full weight of development, security or compliance.
We're seeing more SaaS platforms realise they don't need to become a payments company to offer payments. They just need the right partner.
You bring the customer experience and domain expertise. We handle the payments.
Real Benefits Already Playing Out
This isn't theoretical. We're seeing this shift happening now in sectors like trades, field services and professional services. Platforms that offer payments are winning deals, keeping clients longer and generating more revenue opportunities.
Final Thoughts
For SaaS vendors looking to grow, now is the time to act. You don't need to take on everything at once. But adding features that your customers actually use and value will keep your product competitive and future-ready.
Payments are one of those features. And Tap to Pay makes it easier than ever to deliver.
If you're building software that serves mobile businesses or face-to-face services, it's time to ask yourself not if you'll offer payments, but when.
