Shopify POS

shopify.com/pos
Point of Sale
Few Days

The point of sale for every sale

How to Replace Shopify POS

Overview

Shopify POS is a cloud-based point of sale system that unifies in-store and online selling for retailers of any size. It combines integrated hardware, software, and payment processing to enable seamless omnichannel commerce across retail stores, pop-ups, and online channels. The system automatically syncs inventory, customer data, and orders across all sales locations.

Features

93 features across 15 categories

Checkout(10)

Add Products to Cart

Quickly build carts through search, customized product tiles, or scanning barcodes from your device camera or a connected barcode scanner

Checkout ValidationsPremium

Improve the data captured at checkout by enforcing cart actions like adding a customer to an order or attributing a sale to a staff member

Custom Email or SMS Receipts

Send custom email or SMS receipts and build your customer contact list for re-engagement

Custom Printed ReceiptsPremium

Easily customize printed receipts to fit your brand with access to the code editor for more advanced modifications

Custom Sale

Use custom line items to bundle items on the spot and set a price

Customer Receipt Selection

Enable a buyer-facing checkout flow on POS for customers to choose a digital or print receipt

Customizable Smart Grid

Speed up checkout with the customizable smart grid that adapts based on cart actions to create cues for staff

Discounts

Apply dollar and percentage discounts at checkout by entering them manually or creating promotions that are automatically applied

Taxes

Taxes are automatically calculated based on your store's set location with ability to disable or set custom taxes

Tips

Pre-set dollar or percentage amounts to let customers show their appreciation at checkout

Customer Management(9)

ClientelingPremium

Empower staff to create personalized shopping experiences with tools to track customer preferences

Customer Information

Build your contact list by collecting valuable customer information at checkout with options to choose which fields are required

Customer Loyalty InsightsAIPremium

Access customer loyalty insights and lifetime value reporting through POS Pro

Customer Metafields

Improve clienteling and personalization in store by creating custom attributes that allow staff to capture the retail customer data that means most to your business

Customer Profiles

Personalize customer experiences with profiles that track contact information, preferences, lifetime value, and more

Email Capture at Checkout

Instantly connect POS transactions to buyers on Shop to give customers the convenience of one-tap digital receipts and order management in the Shop app

Marketing Opt-ins

Collect marketing opt-ins at checkout to re-engage customers online and serve up timely, relevant communications

Order History

Track and view a customer's complete online and in-store order history to make informed recommendations or support with past purchases from any location

Rich Customer ProfilesPremium

Capture rich customer data in store and online and access lifetime value reporting and loyalty insights directly in POS

Also in: Jobber, QuickBooks, Setmore

Fulfillment(4)

Buy in Store and ShipPremium

Make sales in store and ship directly to customers from anywhere you have inventory with automatic tax and shipping calculation

Local DeliveryPremium

Manage and fulfill local delivery orders placed online directly from your Shopify POS

Pickup in StorePremium

Manage and fulfill in-store pickup orders directly from Shopify POS

Ship from StorePremium

Surface shipping orders for fulfillment in POS so staff can pick, pack and ship orders, including purchasing and printing shipping labels

Also in: Saleor, Medusa, Shippo

Hardware(6)

Compatible Hardware Accessories

Complete your POS setup with barcode scanners, receipt printers, and more compatible hardware

Modern POS Hardware

Build your ideal point of sale with hardware that staff can use at the counter or on the floor

Shopify Hardware Warranty

Get replacements for any Shopify hardware with issues while under warranty with 1-year standard warranty or 2 years with POS Pro

Shopify POS Terminal Countertop Kit

Sell reliably at the counter with Shopify's innovative POS Tablet Stand and the POS Terminal card reader, complete with customer-facing display

Shopify Tap & Chip Card Reader

Pair this lightweight reader to your POS device over Bluetooth and accept contactless or chip-insert payments anywhere

Tap to Pay

Accept contactless card payments and digital wallets in person with a compatible smartphone—no additional hardware required

Integration(1)

Low-Code and No-Code Customization

Integrate with your existing software and easily customize with low-code and no-code options

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory(14)

Advanced Inventory Management

Reduce errors and increase profit from a single place using smart recommendations from Stocky app by Shopify

Demand ForecastingAIPremium

Get purchase order suggestions based on recent product performance or seasonality

Detailed Inventory ReportsPremium

Identify trends and confidently plan for the future with reports about your locations and inventory

Inventory AnalysisAIPremium

Decide which products are worth reordering and which are taking up valuable storage and cash based on stock performance grading

Inventory CountsPremium

Use a barcode scanner to match your store inventory to your records

Inventory ReceivingPremium

Perform accurate inventory counts for incoming orders with a barcode scanner

Inventory States

Use inventory states to track and share the status of your inventory as products are received, transferred, or an order is fulfilled

Inventory Tracking

Stay on top of your inventory and assign products to different sales channels and locations with automatic updates

Inventory TransfersPremium

Request transfers from your other locations and keep track of what's been received and what's leaving

Low Stock ReportsPremium

Receive warnings of low stock based on current rate of sales and lead time for each vendor

Multi-Location Management

Create and allocate inventory to your various online sales channels, warehouses, retail stores, or wherever else you store stock

Purchase OrdersPremium

Create purchase orders for vendors and suppliers

Sale Item SuggestionsAIPremium

Using the sale suggestion page, know which products aren't selling so you can release cash and inventory

Stock AdjustmentsPremium

Keep track of small changes made to your stock levels

Marketing(5)

Customer SegmentationAI

Group shoppers by purchase history, location, or spending habits and create targeted marketing campaigns with personalized offers

Email Marketing

Capture customer emails at checkout and stay in touch with marketing emails and promotions

Google Merchant Center

Promote your store and automatically sync products and information with Google Merchant Center

Send Cart to Buy OnlinePremium

Send customers an email with items they were interested in but didn't purchase in store

Social Media Integration

Create campaigns to connect with your local customers that drive store visits and sales

Also in: Squarespace, monday.com, WordPress.com

Order Management(4)

Cancel and Void Orders

Cancel orders and void payments easily if a customer changes their mind or a mistake is made at checkout

Draft OrdersPremium

Create and save carts in POS that can be retrieved, edited, and completed from other POS devices, retail locations, or sales channels

Manage Orders in POS

View orders in one place in POS making it easy for staff to track, process and fulfill orders

Order Notes

Track special requests and details by attaching notes to orders

Payments(12)

Built-in Payment Processing

Shopify Payments comes included with every Shopify plan for fully integrated payments both in store and online

Chargebacks

Easily manage and reconcile chargebacks in the Shopify admin and win 17% more disputes

Custom Payment Types

Create custom payment options like checks or transactions taken through external terminals

Gift Cards

Sell flexible gift cards, redeemable online or in store with ability to email digital cards and let shoppers add them to Apple Wallet

Partial Payments

Accept as much or as little payment as you want in the form of deposits or layaways

Payment Methods

Shopify's card readers can accept all major card brands and payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets

Quick Payouts

Stay in control of cash flow and always know when to expect a payout with funds in 1–3 business days of every transaction

Secure Payment Processing

Accept popular payments quickly and securely with Shopify Payments

Shop Pay Installments

Give in-store shoppers the flexibility to pay for purchases in 4 interest-free payments or monthly installments up to 12 months

Shop Pay Integration

Match in-store transactions to over 150 million buyers on Shop to seamlessly capture emails and marketing opt-ins at checkout

Split Payments/Tenders

Accept two or more payment types in a single transaction

Transparent Payment Rates

Don't pay additional monthly fees, signup fees, or setup fees with consistent, transparent rates for all cards

Platform(3)

Built-in Omnichannel Features

Draft orders, multichannel gift cards, reporting and analytics and more included

Cloud-Based Software

Easy to use, cloud-based software that unifies in-store and online selling

Multi-Location Point of Sale

Scale your business with a centralized back office that supports 1,000+ locations

Product Management(5)

Barcode Labels

Assign existing barcodes to products or create new ones to keep track of inventory and speed up checkout

Product Collections

Categorize products by type, season, promotions, and more with smart collections that automatically sort based on vendor, price, and inventory level

Product QR Codes

Attach QR codes to products so customers can use their smartphone to learn more and purchase online

Product Variants

Add multiple variations to products such as size, color, or materials and assign their own price, SKU, weight, and inventory

Unlimited Products

Add an unlimited number of products to your store and manage large product catalogs all in one place

Reporting & Analytics(11)

Cash Flow Reports

Understand how much you'll be paid and when you'll receive your money from in-person and online sales

Cash Tracking

Accurately track the balance of your cash drawer for end-of-day deposits

Daily Sales ReportsPremium

Make informed decisions with detailed insights into sales, products, and staff performance compiled in a daily report generated from your POS

Dashboard Overview

Get an overview of your entire business online and in-store at a glance

Discount Reports

Track the performance of your promotions so you can evolve your approach over time

Finance Reports

Generate reports to review your finances including sales, returns, taxes, payments, and more

Inventory Reports

View a month-end snapshot of your inventory and track the quantity and percentage of inventory sold each day

Product Reports

Get insights into product performance, from those that are selling to those that are collecting dust

Professional Retail ReportsPremium

Get professional retail reports with advanced analytics and insights

Retail AnalyticsPremium

Monitor stores in real time from a central location and get holistic insights across your entire business

Retail Sales Reports

View, analyze, and export sales by staff members, location, time period, or customers

Returns & Exchanges(2)

Buy Online, Exchange and Return in StorePremium

Accept exchanges for purchases made online or at another location with instant inventory updates

Returns and ExchangesPremium

Accept returns and exchanges from any location, online or in store, and watch your inventory update automatically

Sales(1)

Omnichannel SellingPremium

Sell in person, online, on social media, and marketplaces with a connected back office that syncs inventory and orders

Staff Management(6)

Manager ApprovalsPremium

Specify when your staff would need manager approval for actions like applying discounts or editing taxes

POS Staff Roles and PermissionsPremium

Assign custom roles to store staff ensuring they have the correct permissions

Sales CommissionsPremium

Attribute sales to staff members for commissions or kudos

Staff Management

Control permissions and track staff performance from one place with customizable roles

Staff POS PINs

Give staff members unique PINs to log into POS

Unlimited POS StaffPremium

Let staff use POS while keeping admin access separate and add as many employees as you like

Pricing

Basic

$39/month (with 3 months at $1/month for new users)
  • Limited staff can access POS
  • Simple customer profiles
  • Returns at original purchase location
  • Easy to use, cloud-based software
  • Multi-location point of sale (1,000+ locations)
  • Built-in omnichannel features
  • Secure payment processing
  • Modern POS hardware
  • Low-code and no-code customization
  • Earn 1% back on sales
  • Up to $5,000 in credits
  • Card rates starting at 2.9% + 30¢ online, 2.6% + 10¢ in person
  • 2% 3rd-party payment providers

Grow

$105/month (with 3 months at $1/month for new users)
  • Unlimited POS logins
  • Simple customer profiles
  • Returns at original purchase location
  • Easy to use, cloud-based software
  • Multi-location point of sale (1,000+ locations)
  • Built-in omnichannel features
  • Secure payment processing
  • Modern POS hardware
  • Low-code and no-code customization
  • Earn 1% back on sales
  • Up to $7,500 in credits
  • Card rates starting at 2.7% + 30¢ online, 2.5% + 10¢ in person
  • 1% 3rd-party payment providers

Advanced

$399/month (with 3 months at $1/month for new users)
  • Unlimited POS logins
  • Simple customer profiles
  • Returns at original purchase location
  • Easy to use, cloud-based software
  • Multi-location point of sale (1,000+ locations)
  • Built-in omnichannel features
  • Secure payment processing
  • Modern POS hardware
  • Low-code and no-code customization
  • Earn 1% back on sales
  • Up to $10,000 in credits
  • Card rates starting at 2.5% + 30¢ online, 2.4% + 10¢ in person
  • 0.6% 3rd-party payment providers
  • Available on a 1- or 3-year term

Plus (POS Pro)

$2,300/month on a 3-year term
  • Unlimited POS logins
  • Rich customer profiles
  • Returns at any location
  • Staff roles and permissions
  • Customer loyalty insights
  • Inventory management
  • Professional retail reports
  • Omnichannel selling
  • Easy to use, cloud-based software
  • Multi-location point of sale (1,000+ locations)
  • Built-in omnichannel features
  • Secure payment processing
  • Modern POS hardware
  • Low-code and no-code customization
  • Competitive rates for high-volume merchants

POS Pro Add-on

$89/month per location (billed yearly)
  • Unlimited staff can access POS
  • Staff roles and permissions
  • Rich customer profiles
  • Customer loyalty insights
  • Returns and exchanges at any location
  • Inventory management
  • Professional retail reports
  • Omnichannel selling
  • Casual in-person selling features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Shopify POS

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~10 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 93 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Shopify POS alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 93 features.

Buy Shopify POS

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Shopify POS saves ~$96,840 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 93 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

9 known integrations

100+ apps in Shopify App EcosystemApple WalletGoogle Merchant CenterShop appShopify ExpertsShopify Hardware StoreShopify PartnersShopify PaymentsStocky app by Shopify