Shopify POS Review
Verdict: Shopify POS earns 4.4/5 from 3,900 reviews, ranking #3 of 5 POS systems we track. It suits Shopify merchants going omnichannel best. Seamless with Shopify is its standout strength, while pro tier per location is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Shopify POS
Shopify POS extends a Shopify store to in-person selling, unifying online and retail inventory, customers, and reporting. The natural POS choice for existing Shopify merchants.
Key features
- Unified online + in-store
- Shared inventory & customers
- Shopify Payments
- Staff roles
- Retail hardware
Pros & cons
Pros
- Seamless with Shopify
- Unified inventory
- Easy setup
Cons
- Pro tier per location
- Best only if on Shopify
Who Shopify POS is for
A good fit if…
- • You are shopify merchants going omnichannel.
- • Your use case is shopify omnichannel.
- • Your use case is pop-ups & markets.
- • Your use case is retail + online.
- • Seamless with Shopify matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Pro tier per location would be a dealbreaker.
- • Best only if on Shopify would be a dealbreaker.
Shopify POS pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| POS LitePopular | Free | — |
| POS Pro | $89/mo | $1,068 |
How Shopify POS compares
| Measure | Shopify POS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $89/mo |
| Rank by rating | #3 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Shopify POS alternatives →Bottom line on Shopify POS
4.4/5 · Freemium · best for Shopify merchants going omnichannel
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopify POS worth it?+
Shopify POS is rated 4.4/5 across 3,900 reviews and is best suited to Shopify merchants going omnichannel. Seamless with Shopify is the standout strength; the main trade-off is pro tier per location.
What do users like most about Shopify POS?+
Seamless with Shopify, Unified inventory, Easy setup.
What are the downsides of Shopify POS?+
Pro tier per location, Best only if on Shopify. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Shopify POS cost?+
Shopify POS offers a free plan, with paid plans from $89/mo.
How does Shopify POS compare with other POS systems?+
Among the 5 POS systems we track, Shopify POS ranks #3 by rating (4.4/5 vs a 4.3/5 category average).
What is Shopify POS best used for?+
Shopify omnichannel, Pop-ups & markets, Retail + online.