PRRO vs classic RRO: what to choose?
Fiscalization is mandatory for businesses in Ukraine. But what to choose: classic RRO or modern PRRO? Let's figure it out.
π¨ What is RRO?
RRO (Fiscal Register) is a hardware device that records sales, prints fiscal receipts, and transmits data to the tax authorities. A classic RRO is a physical cash register with fiscal memory.
π± What is PRRO?
PRRO (Software Fiscal Register) is software that performs the same functions without a physical device. The most popular in Ukraine is Checkbox. Works on smartphone, tablet, or PC.
βοΈ Comparison: PRRO vs RRO
| Criteria | π¨ Classic RRO | π± PRRO (Checkbox) |
|---|---|---|
| π° Cost | 8,000 - 20,000 UAH one-time | 249 UAH/month + certificate |
| π¦ Equipment | Physical device required | Smartphone or tablet |
| π Integration | RS-232, USB, Ethernet | Via API, cloud |
| π Mobility | Stationary | Works anywhere |
| π Updates | Service center | Automatic updates |
| π Reports | Limited | Detailed analytics |
| π Reliability | Works offline up to 72h, then needs internet for Tax Service | Needs internet, can work offline (limited) |
π° Yearly Cost Comparison
| Costs | π¨ Classic RRO | π± PRRO (Checkbox) |
|---|---|---|
| First year | ~4,620 UAH (maintenance ~385 UAH/month) | ~3,490 UAH (subscription + certificate) |
| Second year | ~4,620 UAH (maintenance ~385 UAH/month) | ~2,990 UAH (subscription 249 UAH/month) |
| 3 years total | ~13,860 UAH | ~8,970 UAH |
Bottom line: over 3 years, PRRO saves ~4,900 UAH on maintenance compared to classic RRO. Add the device cost (8,000 β 20,000 UAH) and the savings are even bigger! Already have a smartphone or tablet? The savings are even bigger! πΈ
β When to Choose PRRO (Checkbox)?
- Small business β cafes, kiosks, small shops
- Couriers and mobile trade β works on smartphone
- Startups β minimum initial costs
- Seasonal business β easy to pause and resume
- Markets β mobile solution, no need for stationary equipment
- Restaurants β compact solution, works on a tablet or smartphone
- Supermarkets β integrates with scales and POS equipment via API
π§ When to Choose Classic RRO?
- Gas stations β specific equipment requirements
- Exchange offices β currency exchange, lotteries, betting shops
π§Ύ PRRO + regular printer = budget alternative
A regular thermal receipt printer combined with PRRO Checkbox creates a full fiscal system at the price of a regular printer. PRRO manages the print queue, adds fiscal data and sends receipts to the Tax Service β the printer just prints. No complex firmware or service centers needed. π¨οΈ+π±=β
This combination is significantly cheaper than a classic RRO (printer + Checkbox subscription) and requires no service center maintenance.
We'll help you choose the optimal solution for your business! π