Shopify vs Square
What’s the best point of sale system for you?
Get the POS that gets your customers. Shopify POS connects your in-store and online sales, so you can sell everywhere your customers want to shop.
Designed to flex to your business
Stay in control of how you sell with the POS that’s powerful and adaptive.
Omnichannel retail
Sell where your customers are
Adapt to your customers’ shopping preferences without missing a beat. Sell in store, online, and on social media while managing all your sales from one place.
Integrated apps
Customize for your unique business
Create the in-store experience you want. Add apps to customize Shopify’s powerful point of sale, from loyalty programs to gift registries.
One back office
Keep your online and in-store business connected with Shopify—no third-party integrations required.
Convenient checkout
Give your customers the service they expect. Take gift cards in store and online, and accept popular payment methods.
Timely support
Contact Shopify 24/7 by phone, live chat, or email so you can get the support you need, when you need it.
“The year we switched to Shopify and started selling across channels, we doubled our sales from the year before in six months.”
Juliana Di Simone, partner | tokyobike
Features for your whole business
When comparing Shopify POS vs Square think about your entire business, not just your POS.
Built-in ecommerce
Create a website for your retail business at no extra cost with Shopify’s online store builder.
Inventory management
Manage inventory in one place, whether you’re dealing with stock in store or online.
Analytics
Make informed decisions quickly with reports that draw insights from every part of your business.
Customer management
Provide standout service with customer profiles that sync across all your touchpoints.
Integrated payments
Track your in-store and online transactions in one place—no third-party payment processors.
Multichannel marketing
Drive online shoppers in store with marketing tools that can access your whole customer list.
Pricing plans
All Shopify plans come with ecommerce and Shopify POS.
Basic Shopify
Best for ecommerce businesses that sell in person at pop-ups, markets, and beyond.
Shopify
Best for growing small to medium businesses with at least 1 retail location.
Advanced Shopify
Best for established businesses looking to scale with advanced features and analytics.
All-in-one pricing
Sell in store and online for one monthly fee—no expensive integrations required.
One credit card rate
With competitive, pre-negotiated rates, pay the same percentage for all credit cards.
No hidden fees
Run multiple stores without having to pay per location or point of sale.
Why choose Shopify POS?
- Omnichannel retail
- Integrated apps
- One back office
- Convenient checkout
- Timely support
Learn more about Shopify POS
Shopify POS webinar
Get a step-by-step demo of Shopify POS in this free webinar.
How can Shopify POS work for you?
Comparing Square POS and Shopify? Manage your in-store and online sales from one place with Shopify.