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# Compare Shopify POS vs Square for Retail

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Shopify POS | Square for Retail |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 239 | 492 |
| **Starting Price** | US$5.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Shopify POS

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

### Square for Retail

Whether you sell online or in store, Square for Retail can work for your retail business no matter your size or style.

## Key features

### Shopify POS

- CRM
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimisation
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Identification
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Search/Filter
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

### Square for Retail

- CRM
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimisation
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Identification
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Search/Filter
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Shopify POS Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/205337/shopify-pos)
- [View Square for Retail Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1006974/square-for-retail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/205337/1006974/shopify-pos/vs/square-for-retail)

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