Malaysia · Comparison · Updated 2026-05-23

LOOP vs StoreHub — Best F&B POS for Malaysia in 2026

Honest comparison of LOOP and StoreHub for Malaysian multi-outlet F&B chains: AI ops, DuitNow QR, GrabFood/foodpanda, recipe inventory and pricing in MYR.

TL;DR

StoreHub is the incumbent MY F&B POS with strong brand recognition. LOOP wins on AI-native operations, recipe-level inventory and an integrated central-kitchen layer StoreHub treats as add-ons.

Feature-by-feature

FeatureLOOPStoreHub
Built specifically for multi-outlet F&BYes — multi-outlet F&B core from day oneStoreHub serves F&B alongside retail/other verticals
Native AI voice & text commands (English + local language)Ask LOOP in English, Bahasa, Mandarin or Cantonese: pull reports, change prices, draft promos in 12 secondsStoreHub surfaces dashboards; operator must still interpret and act manually
AI demand forecasting (per-outlet × per-daypart)Native, 8–12% MAPE after 90 days of training; feeds the morning prep listNot available natively
Recipe-level inventory deductionBuilt-in, multi-level sub-recipes, central-kitchen costingStoreHub offers add-on with manual setup
Unified delivery aggregator queueGrabFood, foodpanda, ShopeeFood unified in one KDS queueGrabFood + foodpanda via aggregator manager; ShopeeFood partial
Offline POS + KDSFull POS + KDS keep working offline; payments queue and syncOrder entry only when offline
Flat per-outlet pricing, unlimited devicesYes — one flat fee per outlet, every device includedPer-device or per-user tiers add up quickly at outlet #2

Highlights

  • AI prep list per outlet × per daypart cuts over-prep waste 18–24% in pilots.
  • DuitNow QR, Boost, TNG eWallet, GrabPay supported on both — LOOP adds AliPay+ and WeChat Pay.
  • Flat per-outlet pricing in MYR with unlimited devices.

Bottom line

StoreHub is the safe default for single-outlet F&B in KL or Penang. LOOP is the better pick for chains scaling past outlet #2 that want AI forecasting and central-kitchen control out of the box.

FAQ

Is LOOP available in Malaysia?

Yes. LOOP serves multi-outlet F&B operators in Malaysia with local payment rails, aggregator integrations and MYR pricing. Onboarding is handled by the LOOP regional team.

How long does migration from our current POS take?

Typical migrations complete in 2–3 weeks per outlet. Week 1: menu + inventory import. Week 2: hardware and aggregator wiring. Week 3: staff training and parallel-run. The LOOP onboarding team owns each step.

What payment methods does LOOP support locally?

LOOP supports the dominant local rails out of the box — see the market page for the full list — plus Visa/Mastercard, AmEx, JCB and UnionPay where the acquirer supports them.