--- description: Learn more about Shopify POS price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Shopify POS Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [POS Systems](/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) > [Shopify POS](/software/205337/shopify-pos) # Shopify POS Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/205337/shopify-pos Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/205337/shopify-pos?page=2) > Built for retail, Shopify POS brings sales, inventory, customers, and more together across brick and mortar and online locations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 239 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Shopify POS? Brick \& mortar retailers as well as online retailers ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 239 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Shopify - **Location**: Ottawa, ON, Canada - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 5.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Shopify POS is sold as part of Shopify software. Shopify POS Pro is available as an add-on to the Shopify application at $89/month per location. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and 3 more ## Features - Accounting Integration - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - CRM - Catalog Management - Contactless NFC - Credit Card Processing - Customer Accounts - Data Synchronization - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Email Marketing - Employee Management - Forecasting - Gift Card Management - Inventory Control - Inventory Management - Loyalty Program - Mobile Access - Mobile Card Reader - Order Management - PCI Compliance - Point of Sale (POS) - Pricing Management - Promotions Management - Purchase Order Management - Receipt Management - Reorder Management - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Retail Inventory Management - Returns Management - Returns Tracking - Sales Reports - Shopping Cart - Touch Screen - Website Management - eCommerce Management ## Integrations (2 total) - Meta for Business - Shopify ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [POS Systems](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) ## Related Categories - [POS Systems](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Retail Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/20053/retail-management-systems/software) - [Inventory Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30006/inventory-management/software) - [iPad POS Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30915/ipad-pos/software) - [Mobile Credit Card Processing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31089/mobile-credit-card-processing/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/152638/epos-now) — 3.8/5 (713 reviews) 2. [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/120491/lightspeed-retail) — 4.0/5 (975 reviews) 3. [Venmo](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/182159/venmo-) — 4.7/5 (9271 reviews) 4. [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale) — 4.6/5 (3022 reviews) 5. [PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171165/paypal-here-app) — 4.6/5 (2290 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Shopify POS for transactions" — 3.0/5 > **Daniella** | *20 September 2024* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked that Shopify had everything you need to see on screen. Making it easy to view transactions and what was scanning up before processing it through. > > **Cons**: I had problems sometimes with items scanning incorrectly or taking a while to process transactions which made it quite slow. It could have been the internet connection that affected this though and not the app itself. > > Overall shopify did its job when it came to processing and putting through transactions. I would say the downsides are more so when the internet connection isn’t great which can cause some issues and disruptions to processing. ----- ### "Worth The Investment" — 5.0/5 > **Dr. Mario C.** | *15 December 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use when checking out clients on the go. Being able to integrate seamlessly with other apps to enhance the checkout experience like gift card balances, rewards balance for points, etc. > > **Cons**: I haven’t had a bad experience with pos. I’m able to use my pin to easily sign uh. The only hiccups I have is when there are software updates and I have to ensure I’m using inventory from the right location. > > I have used it for over five years and after switching from woocommerce for my online company, it has been worth the investment. Everything is easy to use, the back of house updates with inventory, visuals, SEO, titles, etc., all work in real time. ----- ### "Great product\!" — 5.0/5 > **Brandi** | *4 January 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I absolutely love Shopify POS. This program makes it easy to manage your inventory in real time. The website is easy to understand and navigate. Payment processing is fast and easy and the added security makes it a total win win. Great value\! > > **Cons**: I haven't found anything that I dislike about Shopify POS. Like I said it's an easy system to help with multiple areas > > I love that it's on my phone or tablet so I have quick access to check inventory or even take an order with payment. ----- ### "Easy retail integration and operations management for Shopify users" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 March 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most about Shopify POS is how easily it connects with the Shopify overall platform. If you’re already using Shopify for your online store, having your online sales and store integrated is the best advantage it offers. Inventory, customer data, and orders are all synced in real time, which makes managing the business much more efficient and reduces errors. > > **Cons**: What I don’t like is the cost structure and the fact that it works best and its way easier when you re using all Shopify tools integrated to the system. Therefore, besides the Shopify subscription, it can become expensive when you need to upgrade your plan to use some of the features not available in the basic plan, plus getting the Shopify tools for compatibility. Another downside is that it’s heavily retail-focused. If your business isn’t centered around selling physical products, or if you need more specialized POS features, it may feel limiting. NerdWallet Also, some features (like advanced reporting, staff management, or customization) are locked behind higher plans, which can be frustrating as you grow. > > Overall, Shopify POS is a powerful solution, especially for businesses already using Shopify for e-commerce. It creates a very easy connection between online and in-person sales, making operations easier to handle. ----- ### "Easy to use" — 3.0/5 > **Codi** | *18 March 2026* | Recreational Facilities & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: This system is very easy to set up, user friendly, and pretty intuitive to use. The synchronization between online and in store was very smooth\! > > **Cons**: We experience occasional software glitches and disconnected scanners, printers and equipment. Fees are a little pricey > > Shopify POS is easy to integrate into your inventory system and its interface is user friendly but the high fees and software glitches cause frustration. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/205337/shopify-pos?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/205337/shopify-pos) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data