Built behind a real counter.
How a retail shop owner in the Maldives built the POS system retailers actually need.
Back in 2016, while running my remote retail shop from Malé, Maldives, I faced a problem every retailer knows: I needed to monitor sales and inventory without being physically present or waiting for daily reports from staff.
The problem
Cloud based POS systems were just emerging at the time. The big players like Square, Shopify POS, and others were gaining traction. But they all had the same issues:
- ×Too expensive for small retailers in emerging markets
- ×Packed with features most retailers never use
- ×Required US merchant accounts and strong internet
- ×No support for local requirements like multi unit sales
The solution
So I built my own. Not as a business venture, but as a tool I needed to run my shop better. From design to database, backend to DevOps, I crafted every aspect to solve real problems I faced daily.
The journey
What started as a personal project quietly evolved over 8 years. Other retailers saw it, tried it, and started asking for access. Word spread organically because the system just worked.
Today, Seyls powers over 700 businesses with 50+ active daily users. We never marketed it aggressively. Every customer came through recommendations because they saw a system that actually understood their needs.
Our philosophy
Seyls isn't just software; it's a passion project dedicated to liberating retailers from complexity. We believe in:
- Simplicity over features: every feature must earn its place
- Real world testing: every update comes from actual retail experience
- Accessibility: affordable pricing for emerging markets
- Independence: no venture capital means no pressure to bloat
Looking forward
We continue to refine Seyls based on feedback from our community of retailers. Our goal remains unchanged: provide the simplest, most reliable POS system that lets retailers focus on what matters, growing their business.