Comparison · prices checked 2026-10-18
RetailPOS Studio vs Shopify POS
Shopify POS is the natural choice for brands that started online and opened a shop later. For a store that started on the shop floor, the cost adds up: POS Pro is billed per location on top of a Shopify plan, and many retail tools come as apps. This page compares the two on total cost, the online store, serials, supplier ledgers and payments. Prices checked 18 October 2026 from public sources.
| RetailPOS Studio | Shopify POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $35 per location / month (Counter) | $89 per location / month (POS Pro), plus a Shopify plan from $39 |
| IMEI / serial tracking | IMEI or serial number per item, on Stockroom and Chain | Through third-party apps; check current plan |
| Warranties | Named warranties with a duration, printed on the invoice | Through third-party apps |
| Purchase orders | Purchase orders, receiving and purchase returns | Purchase orders through Shopify apps such as Stocky; check current plan |
| Supplier ledgers | Supplier ledger with pay terms, payments and running balance | Through third-party apps |
| Reward points | Reward points included on every plan | Through loyalty apps from the Shopify App Store |
| Multi-store | Multi-store with stock transfers on Chain | Multiple locations, POS Pro billed per location |
| Online store | Online store generated from your catalogue, on every plan | Shopify online store, the strongest part of the platform |
| Card processing | Works with your own card processor | Shopify Payments in supported countries; other processors may add fees |
| Arabic / Urdu | English, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish and Chinese interface and receipts | Many storefront languages; check POS interface for Urdu |
| UAE and Pakistan | Sold in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan | Shopify Payments availability varies; check the UAE and Pakistan |
| Contracts | No contract; cancel any time | Monthly, or a discount for annual |
Competitor details from public pricing pages and reviews, checked 2026-10-18: Shopify POS pricing guide (Style Factory). Vendors change plans; confirm before deciding.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Shopify POS if online sales are the main business, you want the largest app ecosystem and the store design matters more than the back room. Pick RetailPOS Studio if the shop floor is the main business, you need serials, warranties, purchase orders and supplier ledgers built in, and you want an online store generated from the same catalogue without a second subscription.
Where Shopify POS is strong
- A best-in-class online store and checkout
- The largest app store in commerce
- Many themes and sales channels
- Strong brand recognition with shoppers
Where RetailPOS Studio is strong
- One price per location, no base plan on top
- Serials, warranties, purchase orders and supplier ledgers built in
- Online store generated from your POS catalogue
- Works with your own card processor
Switching
How to move from Shopify to RetailPOS Studio
- STEP 1
Export your products and customers
Download your item library and customer list from Shopify as CSV files. Keep the original files untouched so you can always go back to them.
- STEP 2
Map the columns
Match their columns to ours: name, SKU, barcode, category, cost, selling price, tax, stock per location. Our import template shows every field, and we check the file with you on a switching call at no charge.
- STEP 3
Import, then recount
Import products and customers, then do a fresh stock count before you trust the numbers. Counts drift in every system, and a switch is the cheapest moment to reset them.
- STEP 4
Run both for a weekend
Keep Shopify open in the background for your first busy weekend while you sell on RetailPOS Studio. When the totals match your expectations, cancel the old subscription.
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