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# Compare RQ Retail Management vs Datascan Pharmacy Software

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> Detailed comparison between RQ Retail Management and Datascan Pharmacy Software. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | RQ Retail Management | Datascan Pharmacy Software |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 163 |
| **Starting Price** | US$110.00 | US$2,500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### RQ Retail Management

Specialty retailers ranging from 2 - 4,000+ locations with unlimited users.

### Datascan Pharmacy Software

Independent retail pharmacies, compounding pharmacy, doctors dispensaries, long term care management companies, and hospital / out-patient care pharmacies.  We service the entire pharmacy industry.

## Key features

### RQ Retail Management

- Activity Dashboard
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Electronic Signature
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Price/Margin Management
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail Management
- Returns Management

### Datascan Pharmacy Software

- Activity Dashboard
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Electronic Signature
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Price/Margin Management
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail Management
- Returns Management

## Links

- [View RQ Retail Management Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/15866/rq)
- [View Datascan Pharmacy Software Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/120411/Datascan-Pharmacy-Software)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/15866/120411/rq/vs/Datascan-Pharmacy-Software)

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