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# Compare RQ Retail Management vs Shopify POS

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> Detailed comparison between RQ Retail Management and Shopify POS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | RQ Retail Management | Shopify POS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 239 |
| **Starting Price** | US$110.00 | US$5.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### RQ Retail Management

Specialty retailers ranging from 2 - 4,000+ locations with unlimited users.

### Shopify POS

Brick \&amp; mortar retailers as well as online retailers

## Key features

### RQ Retail Management

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- CRM
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

### Shopify POS

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- CRM
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View RQ Retail Management Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/15866/rq)
- [View Shopify POS Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/205337/shopify-pos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/15866/205337/rq/vs/shopify-pos)

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