Square Point of Sale vs Shopify POS Comparison

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Square Point of Sale

POS Software

4.6 260 user ratings

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89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Shopify POS

POS Software

4.7 29 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Square POS is an advanced mobile point of sale processing solution that helps businesses make POS transactions effortlessly. The software’s major selling point is its ease of use, which allows you to easily keep track of customers’ purchase details automatically, send digital receipts and receive feedback to help boost customer service. It also takes a detailed inventory of stocks and uses generated sales report to help make better informed decisions. Square provides the necessary hardware for point of sale service and it even gives the ability to transform mobile devices to a POS device. Square Terminal lets you all accept payments of all types without the need of unnecessary hardware. All these features can be managed via the Square Dashboard with a simplified view. Square also has an integrated payment processing system that allows acceptance of cash, cards, checks and gift cards with its POS software. Square POS is free to use, except for the charges based on the type of Square software used. Read more	Shopify POS is a POS service that lets sellers accept payments from everywhere, be it in-store, online, or anywhere in between. This allows individuals and businesses to sell their goods or services without worrying about processing payments. The POS accepts all possible forms of payments, right from cash to credit cards of every major bank, solving a major pain point. The overall flow is fully automated as well, every payment that gets accepted via Shopify POS automatically updates the store inventory, orders, as well as customer data. Sellers can easily customise the pricing by adding discounts and account for taxes on the fly. Even the after sales service of processing refunds and sending receipts is all managed within the same platform. Moreover, setting up the POS system is seamless and can be integrated with devices of all kinds. An added bonus of using Shopify POS is that customers get a free Shopify online store within the same plan which offers a ton of additional benefits. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $29.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.0.
SW Score & Breakdown	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 85% Momentum 65% Popularity 68%	89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 94% Reviews 81% Momentum 67% Popularity 72%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 1 Fastest Growing # 8 Most Popular	# 15 Highly Rated # 13 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	23 Features	16 Features
Common Features for All	Accounting Integration Enables efficient recording of financial transactions and seamless sharing of financial data, allowing for automated integration between business systems and accounting software. This optimizes workflows, reduces errors, and ensures real-time accuracy in financial operations. Barcode Scanning Helps in scanning the barcode in an automated and simple manner Commission Management Helps in managing and tracking the commission amounts and simplify as such calculations Customer Account Profiles Allows maintaining, editing and updating customer accounts to offer tailor-made customer-oriented shopping experience Delivery Management Streamline in-house deliveries with advanced tools for driver dispatch, route optimization, and real-time status tracking. Discount Management Helps in enjoying better visibility so that suppliers avail discounts Electronic Payments Enables seamless electronic payment processing for your goods and services. Gift Card Management Manages prepaid payment card processing that helps the cardholder purchase goods online or within a specific retail store Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-Location Helps to manage business affairs across multiple sales channel Online Ordering Allows customers to conveniently place orders online directly from a branded website or app. Ordering Automation Helps in automating the ordering system and supports online billing Pricing Management Helps to provide better control over pricing and allows managing efficiently financial revenue & risk Restaurant POS Comes with useful and attractive restaurant management features and facilitates automating restaurant operations Retail Management Helps in automating, managing, monitoring and handling all the aspects of a retail business Returns Tracking Helps to keep track of all the goods returned by customers Sales Tracking Helps to track sales systematically Seperate Checks Allows diners to split bills seamlessly, making individual payments simple and efficient. Table Management Allows effortless management of table layouts, seating arrangements, and reservations with real-time updates. Tips Management Simplifies tip tracking and distribution, with features for tip pooling and sometimes seamless IRS reporting. Touch Screen (Billing) Allows making bills by simply touching the desktop or mobile POS screen eCommerce Facilitates buying and selling goods/services online using internet facility + 20 More - Show Less	Accounting Integration Enables efficient recording of financial transactions and seamless sharing of financial data, allowing for automated integration between business systems and accounting software. This optimizes workflows, reduces errors, and ensures real-time accuracy in financial operations. Barcode Scanning Helps in scanning the barcode in an automated and simple manner Commission Management Helps in managing and tracking the commission amounts and simplify as such calculations Customer Account Profiles Allows maintaining, editing and updating customer accounts to offer tailor-made customer-oriented shopping experience Delivery Management Streamline in-house deliveries with advanced tools for driver dispatch, route optimization, and real-time status tracking. Discount Management Helps in enjoying better visibility so that suppliers avail discounts Electronic Payments Enables seamless electronic payment processing for your goods and services. Gift Card Management Manages prepaid payment card processing that helps the cardholder purchase goods online or within a specific retail store Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-Location Helps to manage business affairs across multiple sales channel Online Ordering Allows customers to conveniently place orders online directly from a branded website or app. Ordering Automation Helps in automating the ordering system and supports online billing Pricing Management Helps to provide better control over pricing and allows managing efficiently financial revenue & risk Restaurant POS Comes with useful and attractive restaurant management features and facilitates automating restaurant operations Retail Management Helps in automating, managing, monitoring and handling all the aspects of a retail business Returns Tracking Helps to keep track of all the goods returned by customers Sales Tracking Helps to track sales systematically Seperate Checks Allows diners to split bills seamlessly, making individual payments simple and efficient. Table Management Allows effortless management of table layouts, seating arrangements, and reservations with real-time updates. Tips Management Simplifies tip tracking and distribution, with features for tip pooling and sometimes seamless IRS reporting. Touch Screen (Billing) Allows making bills by simply touching the desktop or mobile POS screen eCommerce Facilitates buying and selling goods/services online using internet facility + 13 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 260 user ratings	4.7/5 29 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 73.1% Very Good 20% Average 4.2% Poor 1.5% Terrible 1.2%	Excellent 65.5% Very Good 34.5% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Ease of Use, Comprehensive order management and inventory tracking, Seamless payment processing, Flexibility and Mobile Accessibility Card reader connectivity issues, Confusing mobile interface, Limited order editing options, Slow Checkout Process
Review Summary	Not Available	Shopify POS receives positive feedback for its user-friendly interface, ease of setup and use, and comprehensive features that cater to various business needs. Users appreciate its seamless integration with the Shopify platform, inventory management capabilities, reporting and analytics functions, and overall value for money. Common pain points mentioned include occasional technical glitches, limited customization options for receipts and invoices, and the need for improved customer support responsiveness. Overall, Shopify POS is a widely recommended solution for businesses seeking a reliable and efficient point-of-sale system.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $29.0. Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.0.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Plus $29.00 $29.00 per month Premium Custom	Starter (Sell in Person) $5.00 $5.00 per month Retail (Sell in Person) $79.00 $89.00 per month Basic (Sell Everywhere) $29.00 $39.00 per month Grow (Sell Everywhere) $79.00 $105.00 per month Advanced (Sell Everywhere) $299.00 $399.00 per month POS Pro $89.00 $89.00 per month
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