RetailPOS vs Shopify

RetailPOS is an open-source point-of-sale system for physical stores that connects store activity with e-commerce platforms. It syncs inventory, orders, and customer information with services including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, Sylius, Wix, PrestaShop, Squarespace, and Commercefull. The system can keep working offline using SQLite, then queue orders for automatic synchronization when connectivity returns. Checkout supports barcode scanning, receipt printing, cash drawers, and card payments through listed options including Stripe Terminal, Stripe NFC tap-to-pay, Square, and Worldpay. Hardware connections include USB, Bluetooth, camera, and network. Inventory tools cover variants, low-stock alerts, manual adjustments, and an audit trail; reports provide sales summaries, payment breakdowns, cashier rankings, and CSV export. Role-based access distinguishes Admin, Manager, and Cashier. Registers in server-and-client mode share orders, inventory, and settings over a local network. RetailPOS is free: free, with no monthly fees. Security updates cover version 2.0.x; earlier versions are unsupported.

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.