OptaPOS vs Shopify

OptaPOS is a cloud retail point-of-sale platform that connects checkout with inventory, purchasing, customer records, reporting, and multi-store operations. At the register, staff can bill on a touchscreen, scan barcodes, apply taxes and discounts, and print receipts. Stock tracking covers stores, variants, and batches, while listed retail tools include customer credit, loyalty points, promotions, coupons, gift cards, and expense tracking. OptaPOS describes its billing as UAE VAT-ready, with automatic 5% tax calculation and English and Arabic interfaces. It works online and offline. Items, customers, and prices can be imported from Excel or CSV, and reports can be exported to Excel. The maker offers API and integration options for supported reporting and connected business systems, with setup depending on the workflow and configuration. OptaPOS runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and lists API access. Its intended customers are UAE retailers, from single shops to multi-location businesses. Pricing is available by quotation, with the final amount depending on locations, modules, hardware, implementation, and integration needs.

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.