--- title: "Best Shopify POS Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Shopify POS? Find out how Shopify POS stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/205337/Shopify-POS/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-28" --- # Shopify POS alternatives Last updated on September 28th, 2026 The best Shopify POS alternatives are Venmo (best overall), Square Point of Sale (best free plan), PayPal Point of Sale (best budget option), and NetSuite (most reviewed). Together they hold 16,712 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.2 to 4.7 out of 5. Shopify POS itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 248 reviews. ### Shopify POS - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (248 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 - Starting price: $5.00 /mo - Key features: 10 of 11 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Shopify POS alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) | Rated 0.5 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $69.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,334 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | $31.10 /user/mo | 10 of 11 top category features | | [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) — 4.2 out of 5 (2,077 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 11 top category features | | [Fishbowl](https://www.capterra.com/p/123794/Fishbowl/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,132 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 11 top category features | | [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) | Rated 0.8 lower than this product | 3.8 out of 5 | $349.00 /one-time | 11 of 11 top category features | | [XEPOS](https://www.capterra.com/p/208844/XEPOS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (113 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | £149.00 /user/one-time | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) — 4.7 out of 5 (9,306 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 1 of 11 top category features | | [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,039 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) — 4.6 out of 5 (2,290 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $0.01 | 7 of 11 top category features | | [Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/) — 4.6 out of 5 (390 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $159.00 /mo | 10 of 11 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Shopify POS The best free alternatives to Shopify POS are Toast POS, Odoo , and Fishbowl — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: $69.00 /mo ### [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,334 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $31.10 /user/mo ### [Fishbowl](https://www.capterra.com/p/123794/Fishbowl/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,132 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Shopify POS alternatives are Square Point of Sale (4.6), PayPal Point of Sale (4.6), and NetSuite (4.2). ### [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) - 1,785 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,785 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 1,778 SMB reviews > "The processing fees are a little higher than others, but me nor my customers mind at all." — Justin W., Owner Operator (April 15, 2026) ### [PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) - 1,094 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,094 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,093 SMB reviews > "Extreme expensive fees and customer service level is not good." — Daniel R., Manager (January 21, 2025) ### [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) - 1,129 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 across 1,129 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 across 1,120 SMB reviews > "Setup can be a bit challenging/overwhelming because of how powerful it is." — Chad C., CEO (July 8, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from Shopify POS? Of the 10 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Shopify POS, the most common destinations were Square Point of Sale, Odoo , and Epos Now. ### What users preferred ### [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) - 4.6 out of 5 (3,039 reviews) — 6 reviewers switched here > "The solution was able to solve a pressing need to offer an offline settlement system just in case my clients were not able to access my website." — Jared K., Founder (June 27, 2022) ### [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) - 4.2 out of 5 (1,334 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "Policies & database issues. Constant upgrading of equipment." — Rich L., Manager (July 14, 2024) ### [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) - 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "EposNow is better in retail environment" — Kate W., owner (November 25, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Point of Sale - [SumUp Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/276402/SumUp-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,334 reviews) - [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) ### Mobile Credit Card Processing - [SumUp Plus Card Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/276405/SumUp-Plus-Card-Reader/) — 3.6 out of 5 (5 reviews) - [Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,387 reviews) - [Cheddar Up](https://www.capterra.com/p/276323/Cheddar-Up/) — 4.9 out of 5 (84 reviews) ### Inventory Management - [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) — 4.2 out of 5 (2,077 reviews) - [Fishbowl](https://www.capterra.com/p/123794/Fishbowl/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,132 reviews) - [S2K Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/84534/S2K-Enterprise/) — 4.5 out of 5 (24 reviews) ### Retail POS System - [SumUp Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/276402/SumUp-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - [KORONA POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/142520/KORONA/) — 4.7 out of 5 (80 reviews) - [GOIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/137775/GOIS-PRO/) — 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews) ### iPad POS - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - [SumUp Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/276402/SumUp-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - [Esper](https://www.capterra.com/p/180690/Esper/) — 4.5 out of 5 (48 reviews) ---