The verdict in three sentences
A custom PMS/POS suite costs 12-28M FCFA (about 18,000-43,000 EUR) in 2026, versus 400,000-1,200,000 FCFA/month for a market suite rarely built for multisite African operations. Custom wins once you unify several properties with Wave/Orange Money payment and a channel manager. The challenge is not the POS screen but payment + distribution integration and group reporting consolidation.
Custom vs market suite
The comparison turns on multisite unification and fit to local payment methods.
| Criterion | Custom | Market suite |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | 12 - 28M FCFA | 2 - 8M FCFA (setup) |
| Recurring cost | TMA 600,000 - 1,500,000 FCFA/mo | 400,000 - 1,200,000 FCFA/mo |
| Timeline | 14 - 22 weeks | 8 - 16 weeks |
| Native Wave/OM payment | Yes | Rarely |
| Multisite consolidation | Total | Limited |
| 3-year cost (3 sites) | 33 - 82M FCFA | 17 - 51M FCFA + extras |
The suite looks cheaper, but extras (modules, payment connectors, off-timezone support) and the lack of real consolidation close the gap.
What the quote covers
A credible quote details modules and integrations, key to group steering.
| Module | Range (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| PMS (booking, check-in, rooms) | 3 - 6M | 4 - 6 wks |
| Multisite restaurant POS | 2.5 - 5M | 3 - 5 wks |
| Wave / Orange Money payment | 1.5 - 3M | 2 - 4 wks |
| Channel manager (OTA, Booking) | 2 - 4M | 3 - 5 wks |
| Group consolidation & reporting | 2 - 4M | 3 - 4 wks |
| Guest mobile app & loyalty | 2 - 4.5M | 3 - 5 wks |
Hosting (regional cloud or OVH/Scaleway) adds 150,000-450,000 FCFA/month depending on availability and volume.
Mini case study
Bernard, operations director of a 3-site hospitality group in Yaounde, juggles a PMS and two non-consolidated POS. He invests 21M FCFA in a custom suite with PMS/POS, Wave/OM payment and a channel manager. Over 10 months: 14% higher occupancy on the pilot site (~18M FCFA additional annual revenue), 20 hours/month of reporting saved and no-shows cut by Wave deposits. Payback lands at 13 months, including 1M FCFA/month maintenance.
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FAQ
How much does a group PMS/POS suite cost in 2026?
Between 12 and 28M FCFA depending on site and module count. A PMS + POS + payment core can start around 10M FCFA.
What is the deployment timeline?
14 to 22 weeks. A first pilot site (PMS + payment) can go live in 8-10 weeks before rollout.
Is Wave/Orange Money payment integrated?
Yes, natively, for booking deposits and restaurant collection. It cuts no-shows and speeds up cash-in.
Can OTAs (Booking, Expedia) be connected?
Yes, via an integrated channel manager syncing availability and rates. Integration runs 2-4M FCFA depending on channels.
What does maintenance cover?
Maintenance (600,000-1,500,000 FCFA/month) covers support, fixes, new sites and payment evolutions. It secures multisite operations.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your sites, distribution channels and budget, and we will quote a PMS/POS pilot with Wave/OM payment and a group rollout plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
