--- description: Review of Shopify POS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Shopify POS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Mobile Credit Card Processing Software](/directory/4759/mobile-credit-card-processing-software/software) > [Shopify POS](/software/372951/shopify-pos) # Shopify POS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/372951/shopify-pos Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/372951/shopify-pos?page=2) > Shopify POS is a point-of-sale solution that helps retail businesses streamline operations related to marketing, inventory management, payment processing, product reporting and more on a centralized platform. The omnichannel selling module enables staff members to configure email-based carts, send product recommendations, manage online purchases and handle shipping operations. Shopify POS allows employees to categorize products based on multiple categories and variations, such as type, season, size, color and material. It lets team members request stock transfers, maintain inventory counts, create purchase orders and handle demand forecasting processes. Additionally, it enables professionals to create customer profiles with information, such as contact details, customer tags, order history, shipping details and marketing preferences. Shopify POS comes with an API, which allows businesses to integrate the platform with several third-party solutions. It is available as part of Shopify on monthly subscriptions. Support is extended via email, phone, documentation, community forum and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 246 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 246 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Shopify - **Location**: Ottawa, ON, Canada - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$5.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Shopify POS is sold as part of Shopify software. Shopify POS Pro is available as an add-on to the Shopify application at $89/month per location. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and 3 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - CRM - Catalog Management - Contactless NFC - Cost Tracking - Credit Card Processing - Customer Accounts - Customer Database - Customer History - Data Synchronisation - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Email Marketing - Employee Management - For Retail ## Integrations (2 total) - Meta for Business - Shopify ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Mobile Credit Card Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4759/mobile-credit-card-processing-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Mobile Credit Card Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4759/mobile-credit-card-processing-software/software) - [eCommerce Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4340/ecommerce/software) - [Retail Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2025/retail-management/software) - [Retail POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4562/retail/software) - [iPad Kiosk Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/39/touch-screen-pos-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Honestly, it is not worth the price of the product, especially if your not selling your own products. > > I don’t use it anymore due to the cost, because I have not sold any of my products while using the product. ----- ### "Not a perfect fit for a brick & mortar business" — 4.0/5 > **Aaron** | *5 June 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Front end is easy to learn, easy to use by retail staff. Hardware is affordable and easy to acquire. Easy Omnichannel right out of the box. > > **Cons**: If you are more of a brick \& mortar business and do not do a lot of web/online business, it will feel like an imperfect fit for your business. Also, you will need a 3rd party solution for robust inventory management, especially if you are a multi-location business. > > Shopify POS was very easy to migrate to on the front-end and we were able to complete the migration on our own with our internal resources and without any vendor help. However, we quickly learned that inventory management was a challenge without a robust, 3rd party application to help us. Also, we had high hopes for more omnichannel business, but once we learned that our product did not sell well online we were stuck with a product that was not optimized for how our business actually operates. ----- ### "Shopify pos" — 4.0/5 > **Heather** | *9 May 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its super easy to set up and it makes it easy to take payments online and in person. You can send invoices and receipts easily. > > **Cons**: Its way to expensive on my opinion. Every transaction had a percentage that thou have to pay just for someone making a payment. > > Its great, I use it online to take payments from customers and I also use it in person if a customer doesn't have cash ----- ### "Streamlined retail management with strong omnichannel integration" — 4.0/5 > **Amanda** | *21 May 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Shopify POS was how seamlessly it connected in store sales with online inventory and customer data. Everything stayed synchronised in real time, which reduced stock discrepancies and made it much easier to manage products across multiple channels. The checkout process was fast and straightforward, helping improve customer experience at the till. It was also easy to set up and train staff on, which made daily operations smoother. The reporting tools were useful as well, giving clear insights into sales performance and customer behaviour without needing separate systems. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Shopify POS was that some of the more advanced features depend heavily on higher tier subscriptions or add ons, which can increase overall cost quickly. The system can also feel a bit limited when it comes to deep customisation for very specific retail workflows. In addition, occasional reliance on a stable internet connection can be a drawback in busy environments where connectivity is not always consistent. > > My overall experience with Shopify POS was very positive, especially for managing both in store and online sales in one place. It made stock control and order tracking much simpler by keeping everything automatically synced, which reduced manual work and improved accuracy. The system was easy to use for daily transactions, and staff could pick it up quickly with minimal training. Reporting and sales insights were also helpful for understanding performance and making informed decisions. While there were some limitations around advanced customisation and costs increasing with additional features, it remained a reliable and efficient solution for retail operations. ----- ### "Imperfect, but a must-have if using Shopify" — 4.0/5 > **Eric** | *23 May 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The interface between Shopify's ecommerce platform and its POS platform is almost seamless. Some very helpful natively included tools connect the two. To name a few: - You can easily make an order in Shopify POS for shipping or fulfillment from another location. - Store credit is interchangeable between POS and online. - The mobile app is excellent. - Setting up a new location (such as a pop-up market) is intuitive. - Inventory, customers, orders, reporting, and discounts are seamlessly integrated between Shopify e-commerce and Shopify POS. > > **Cons**: There are many features that you would assume are natively included in Shopify POS that are not present. Here are some striking examples: - You can not look up past orders by customer phone number. - You can not generate a list of past customer orders by line item. - Fractional product quantities are not supported. You can't sell 1.522 kg of apples. You would have to sell 1522 grams of apples, and price per gram. - Shopify POS is not supported on desktop computers. - Offline functionality is severely limited. - Printed receipts are capped at 50 line items. > > Shopify POS is improving all the time, but still has room to grow. If you are already relying on Shopify for e-commerce, Shopify POS is by far the best choice for in-person sales despite its limitations. It's tempting but ultimately inferior to use another POS platform and set up the necessary integrations between it and Shopify ecomm. If you are not relying on Shopify for e-commerce, investigate Shopify POS very carefully. Don't presume that it has certain features -- generate a complete list of every POS feature that you rely on, especially features that are specific to in-person sales, and verify that they are included natively. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/372951/shopify-pos?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/372951/shopify-pos) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data