Cegid Retail vs Shopify

Cegid Retail is a point-of-sale and unified commerce platform for specialty retailers. It brings customer data, stock and store operations together across local and worldwide channels, with centralized inventory management and a real-time stock view. The platform supports multiple locations, offline mode and sales reporting. Store teams can use mobile dashboards to review performance and KPIs, and an AI-enhanced app brings retail operations and task management together. Cegid Retail Store Excellence adds operational communications and task management. Gift cards, vouchers, coupons and loyalty programmes can integrate with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Availability includes Android, iOS, web, Windows, API and self-hosted options. Cegid says the platform is used by more than 85,000 stores globally. Payment connectors use a standard API layer, though availability depends on the provider and scope of use. Pricing is on request; no free tier, trial or refund terms are listed. Prospective customers can request a demo.

Shopify is a hosted commerce platform for businesses selling across online and other sales channels. Businesses can run it from the web or mobile without coding, manage inventory across 10 locations, and use tools for order synchronization, sales reporting, automation, and employee permissions. It supports digital products and abandoned-cart recovery. The Shopify App Store lists more than 21,000 commerce apps.

Plans include secure commerce hosting and unlimited bandwidth, plus a free TLS/SSL certificate for domains added to Shopify. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. Support varies by plan and includes 24/7 live chat, enhanced live chat, or priority support. There is no free plan, but the free trial lasts three days and requires no credit card. Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly; after the trial, most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months. Third-party transaction fees may apply, with rates depending on the plan.