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Best Shopify POS Alternatives

The best alternatives to Shopify POS, ranked by rating and value.

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Square

Unified online + in-person payments

Why switch: Great for in-person. Best for Retail, food & omnichannel SMBs.

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Toast

POS built for restaurants

Why switch: Built for restaurants. Best for Restaurants & food service.

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Lightspeed

POS for retail & restaurants

Why switch: Strong inventory. Best for Retail & multi-location.

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Clover

Flexible POS with an app marketplace

Why switch: Great hardware. Best for Retail, restaurants & services.

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Square

Unified online + in-person payments

4.5(12,600)Freemium

Square shines for businesses selling both online and in person, with free POS hardware/software, flat fees, and an all-in-one ecosystem for retail and food.

Free
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Toast

POS built for restaurants

4.4(6,800)Freemium

Toast is a purpose-built restaurant POS and management platform covering ordering, kitchen display, online ordering, and payroll. The leader for food-service operations.

Free
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Lightspeed

POS for retail & restaurants

4.2(4,200)Paid

Lightspeed offers cloud POS for retail and hospitality with strong inventory management, analytics, and ecommerce — a good fit for growing multi-location businesses.

$89/mo
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Shopify POS?+

Square is the top-ranked alternative to Shopify POS, rated 4.5/5.

Are there free alternatives to Shopify POS?+

Square, Toast, Clover

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