Every framing project starts with a creative idea, but turning it into a finished product means quoting jobs, tracking progress, and staying in touch with customers. Still jotting down notes or flipping through catalogs? That slows you down and invites mistakes.
Point of sale (POS) software for frame shops helps simplify the entire process — making it easier to price materials, track orders, and avoid delays that slow down your team or frustrate customers.
In this blog, we provide a frame shop software comparison of the three top tools, so you can find the system that best fits your workflow and keeps every project on track.
LifeSaver is a cloud-based system for frame shops. The software has POS features like custom quoting, work order tracking, and integrated vendor catalogs, making pricing and ordering fast and straightforward. It’s ideal for small to mid-sized shops that want tailored setups that are user-friendly and easy to learn.
LifeSaver includes essential tools for visualization, custom quoting, sales, and order management in an all-in-one system designed just for framing stores.
Use a cloud-based system: Access orders, quotes, and tasks from anywhere, so you can stay productive even when you’re away from the counter.
Process payments with built-in POS tools: Accept tap-to-pay, text-to-pay, cards, and cash in one place to speed up checkout and reduce delays.
Quote using live vendor catalogs: Pull real-time pricing from integrated suppliers to give fast, accurate quotes without flipping through books.
Track customer history: Quickly see past purchases to suggest matching frames, bundle offers, or reorders that build loyalty.
Preview designs with FrameVue: Show customers exactly how their frame will look before ordering to reduce uncertainty and avoid costly do-overs.
LifeSaver integrates quoting, order management, and payment solutions into an easy-to-use system that doesn’t require outside software or technical training.
LifeSaver uses a tiered pricing model, allowing you to choose a plan based on the features your shop needs. It’s flexible enough for one-person operations but built to support growing frame shops with multiple staff.
“Before LifeSaver, we weren’t charging enough for our fitting, glass, or moulding. The prices are now far more accurate — and we can organize tasks easier using the to-do list for our small team of seven people.” — Brian Hart, Owner of Frame de Art
“I’ve been using the cloud-based version, [and] I’m ecstatic! The transition of files went smoothly. Training on it was easy due to the clear organization. I couldn’t run my business without it!” — Meg Glasgow, Finer Frames
FrameReady is a desktop POS system for the framing industry. It offers a familiar interface and well-established tools that appeal to shops looking to digitize without changing their current workflow.
FrameReady combines automated POS tools in one desktop-based solution built for framers.
It’s a great fit for frame shops that want to go digital without giving up the processes they already know and trust.
FrameReady is available as a monthly subscription, with separate pricing for additional licenses based on the number of computers in your shop. Exact pricing is available upon request.
“Excellent from customer service to resources, price, integrations, and flexibility. I wish I had found it earlier… Easy learning curve for designers used to tools like Webflow or Figma. Exceptional accuracy and responsiveness of the design. FrameReady gives designers control over development and deployment.” — Natalie M., Product Designer
“We wrote hand receipts on NCR self-designed quadruplicate forms for 30 years. [It has been] bliss with FrameReady. No lost orders, no lost art, no frantically searching for an order to match a frame from 5 years ago, no errors in pricing, no flipping charts around and using a calculator to figure out the price of a hand wrapped mat…” — Kirstie Bennet, The Framer’s Workshop
i-Framer is a browser-based POS system built for framers who want a smoother quoting experience. It’s designed for shops that value simplicity, visual tools, and flexibility across devices.
i-Framer offers browser-based capabilities designed for framers who need flexibility and visual detail.
Access the system from any browser: Work from any device without installing software, making it easy to quote and manage orders on the go.
Create quotes with images and preferences: Build clear, detailed estimates that reflect customer choices and reduce back and forth.
Track jobs with a built-in work order system: Monitor progress from intake to pickup so nothing gets missed.
Manage customer records and sales history: Pull up past orders quickly to streamline repeat visits and build long-term relationships.
Shops looking for a clean, user-friendly system with visual quoting and mobile access will find i-Framer well suited to daily workflows.
It offers three subscription tiers based on the number of active users. Each tier includes access to different sets of features, with higher tiers supporting more simultaneous users. You can start with a free trial to explore the system.
“I have been using I-Framer for over 3 years with much success. It is easily customised to suit the individual; we all like to run our businesses in our own way, and most importantly, you don’t have to be a tech boffin to work it. My business has become noticeably more efficient since using i-Framer with prompt replies if help is needed. Many thanks to the i-Framer team.” — Sven Joensson, Floreat Frames
“i-Framer is a stress-free pricing software that we turned to after purchasing an opposing brand that was terribly frustrating to use. Since switching to i-Frame, we have been automatically updated on changes to the pricing of all framing products. i-Framer is always keeping up to date with all suppliers and their ongoing support is fantastic!” — Lenny Morris, Whitsundays Picture Framing & Gallery
The right software should fit the way your team works! We hope our frame shop software comparison helps you find a system that makes quoting more accurate, simplifies tracking, and keeps every job moving efficiently.
For frame shops looking for purpose-built tools in an easy-to-adopt system, LifeSaver delivers. It ties together project visualization, quoting, vendor pricing, job tracking, and customer history — all in one platform specifically for framers.
Start a free trial today to see how LifeSaver can support your store from the first quote to final pickup.